Information: Regional Government begins Wednesday statutory visit to São Jorge Island
The Regional Government begins Wednesday the statutory visit to São Jorge Island, where Vasco Cordeiro, among other events, will open the expansion works of Velas Cold Storage Unit and the Calheta Health Centre, in addition to visiting ongoing works and presiding over the presentation of new investments for this island. The programme of this statutory visit, an initiative intended to strength... more >>

Information: President of the Government received Operational Commander of GNR
The President of the Government received today in Ponta Delgada the Operational Commander of the National Security Guard (GNR), Lieutenant-General Nuno Pires da Silva, at an audience to discuss various matters pertaining to the development of the GNR mission in the Region. After the meeting, held at the Santana Palace, Vasco Cordeiro stated that, under the collaboration with GNR, the Government ha... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro recalls that proposal on sea management was unanimously approved by the Azorean Parliament
The President of the Government considered the announcement of PSD/Açores at the Parliament regarding the creation of a working group to clarify the powers of the State and the Region over the management of the Azores Sea as a worrying situation, which belittles the proposal unanimously approved by the Regional Assembly on this matter. "If we are going to reopen at the National Assembly the... more >>

Information: Everything that is possible and necessary “is being done” to assure supply to the Western Group, guarantees Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government stressed today at the Legislative Assembly that "everything possible and necessary is being done" to assure the supply to the islands of Flores and Corvo, despite the disturbances caused by the total destruction of Lajes das Flores. "Everything that can and needs to be done to mitigate the damage and the effects caused by the passage of Hurricane Lorenzo is being do... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro conveys to Commissioner Elisa Ferreira the urgency of a strong Cohesion Policy
The President of the Government conveyed to the European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira, the need for a strong Cohesion Policy for the 2021-2027 period, also warning of the constraints for the regions arising from possible delays in its implementation. Vasco Cordeiro's position was conveyed in Brussels to Commissioner Elisa Ferreira at a meeting held under the "Alliance for... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro meets Commissioner Elisa Ferreira with future of Cohesion Policy on the agenda
The President of the Government participates Thursday in a meeting with the European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira, under the "Alliance for Cohesion" initiative, which the Azores joined in January 2018. Vasco Cordeiro participates in this meeting, which will take place at the Committee of the Regions in Brussels, as President of the Conference of Peripheral and Maritime Re... more >>

Information: Christmas Message from the President of the Regional Government of the Azores
On this Christmas Eve, when all our islands celebrate the Birth of Jesus, Hope and Renewal, I want to begin by addressing the Azoreans for whom this is not entirely a time of Joy, Comfort or Peace. Whether by circumstances that may be in their power to change or by circumstances beyond their control, I want to offer everyone, especially today, the message that they are not alone in this struggle i... more >>

Information: President of the Government participated in meeting of the Permanent Bilateral Commission
The President of the Government participated today in the meeting of the Permanent Bilateral Commission (CBP) in Lisbon as part of the Regional Government's close monitoring of environmental issues related to the U.S. military presence at Lajes Base. At the 42nd meeting of this body, established under the Cooperation and Defence Agreement between Portugal and the United States, Vasco Cordeiro str... more >>

Information: Lagoa children live up to tradition of opening Christmas Tree of the Presidency
About fifty children from "O Borbas" Free Time Activity Centre, municipality of Lagoa, fulfilled today the tradition of opening the lights of the Christmas Tree of the Presidency of the Government at Santana Palace. During this moment of interaction with the President of the Government and his family, the children sang several traditional Christmas songs, having then offered Vasco Cordeiro traditi... more >>

Information: President of the Government received Commander of the Azores Maritime Zone
The President of the Government received today in Ponta Delgada the Commander of the Azores Maritime Zone, Commodore Croca Favinha, for the exchange of farewell greetings. At this meeting, held at the Santana Palace, Vasco Cordeiro restated the Government's recognition for the performance of the Navy military, as well as of the other branches of the armed forces, in carrying out the mission that w... more >>