Information: Vasco Cordeiro highlights potential of the Azores to host international events
The President of the Government highlighted today the role of the Azores as a point of connection between several countries and continents. This privileged geographic position should be also leveraged to host more and larger private events. Vasco Cordeiro spoke at the opening session of WorldConexx 2018, an international conference promoted by GlobeStar Systems - Connexall that is taking place on... more >>

Information: Macaronesia Summit gave renewed political impetus to cooperation among Azores, Madeira, Cape Verde and Canaries, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government considered that the outcome of the 2nd Macaronesian Archipelago Summit, held Friday on São Miguel, was "clearly positive" as it provided a renewed political impetus for cooperation and collaboration between the Azores, Madeira, Cape Verde and Canaries. "The assessment of this 2nd Macaronesian Summit is clearly positive. In fact, it has given a new political imp... more >>

Information: Bilateral Commission Meeting was "constructive" regarding decontamination process, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government considered that the meeting of the Permanent Bilateral Commission held in Washington was "constructive" insofar as the United States presented data indicating more effective and concrete actions for the decontamination process on Terceira Island. "With regard to the environmental issue, which is the main issue at the moment, the United States presented data indicat... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro participates in Permanent Bilateral Commission meeting
The President of the Government of the Azores, Vasco Cordeiro, participates in the 39th meeting of the Permanent Bilateral Commission between Portugal and the United States of America to take place in Washington next Wednesday, May 23. The meeting's works include, among other issues, the analysis of matters related to the Lajes Base process in terms of its environmental, labour and infrastructure... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro calls for more dialogue and conciliation between partners for "better employment" in the Azores
The President of the Government urged employers' and trade unions' organisations to strengthen dialogue and concerted action in order to find solutions that will contribute to the success in the fight against precarious employment and improve workers' salaries in the Region. "I want to launch a challenge, not only to each entrepreneur and worker but also to representative organisations such as Cha... more >>

Information: President of the Government announces legislative proposal on the Sea to guarantee interests of the Azores
The President of the Government announced today the presentation of a proposal amending the Basic Law on Marine Spatial Planning and Management to the Legislative Assembly in order to safeguard and guarantee the interests of the Azores in this area. "By the end of July, the Azorean Government will submit to the Azorean Parliament a draft proposal amending the Basic Law on Maritime Planning and Ma... more >>

Information: Autonomic Commendations to distinguish this year 38 personalities and institutions
The Solemn Session of the Day of the Autonomous Region of the Azores to be held Monday in the municipality of Madalena will be celebrated with the bestowal of 38 Honour Commendations upon personalities and institutions. In a joint organisation of the Legislative Assembly and the Government of the Azores, this ceremony will distinguish 23 personalities, five of them posthumously, and 15 regional i... more >>

Information: Main public buildings open for visits on Region's Day
The Legislative Assembly and the Regional Government have decided to open the main public regional buildings next Monday, May 21, to mark the Day of the Autonomous Region of the Azores. As in the previous years, the buildings may be visited from 3 to 6 PM. This initiative aims to strengthen the attachment of the Azorean population to autonomic institutions and, simultaneously, promote the preserva... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro highlights "absolutely remarkable path" followed by Agriculture in the Azores
The President of the Government highlighted the "remarkable progress" achieved by the agricultural sector in the Azores on occasion of the celebrations of the National Agriculture Day. According to him, this situation is also due to capacity demonstrated by regional farmers to overcome challenges. "The Azores have made an absolutely remarkable journey, not only in dairy sector but also in the enti... more >>

Information: President of the Government received CEO of Altice Portugal
The President of the Government received today the CEO of Altice Portugal. The meeting is an opportunity to highlight the relevance of the partnerships to be established between the company's innovation centre (Altice Labs) and the São Miguel Science and Technology Park - NONAGON and Terceira Tech Island. "This visit gives a perspective on the improvement of the conditions that currently exis... more >>