Information: Vasco Cordeiro congratulates União Sportiva for winning Women's League Cup
The President of the Government congratulated União Sportiva for winning the Women's Basketball League Cup, considering it "another trophy that joins the vast list national of awards that has been consolidated in recent years" by this club. "At the competition, which brought together major national teams, the União Sportiva team demonstrated, once again, that it has already achieved by ... more >>

Information: Regional Government submits latest LNEC report on decontamination work in Praia da Vitória to Regional Assembly
The Regional Government submitted today the latest report drafted by LNEC - National Civil Engineering Laboratory concerning the second half of 2018 to the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores and to Praia da Vitória City Council. The document analyses and monitors the rehabilitation works to improve the environmental situation in Praia da Vitória, confirming the "... more >>

Information: Extension of School Health to vocational education is pioneering measure in the country, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government highlighted today the pioneering aspect regarding the extension of School Health to vocational education in the Region, a measure that will cover more than 2,200 students attending these schools. "This is a type of measure that has a significant impact and relevance for each student as well as for our collective future as a People and as a Region," stressed Vasco Co... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro defends reinforcement of partnerships to promote success of the agricultural sector
The President of the Government highlighted today the investment of nearly 11 million Euros in agricultural infrastructures this year to boost the sector's competitiveness, defending that success can only be achieved by strengthening partnerships between all stakeholders. "We must be aware that the success of the animal husbandry sector in our Region is only possible if there is an ever greater st... more >>

Information: Investment of 23 million Euros in Velas Port benefits São Jorge's population and economy, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government opened today the redevelopment and expansion works of Velas Port, a 23 million-Euro investment, where he called for public and private entities of São Jorge to make this infrastructure "a modern and effective tool" at the service of the island's development. "The challenge has been launched and lies in front of entrepreneurs, farmers, industries, municipalitie... more >>

Information: President of the Government welcomes Counsellor Judge of the Regional Section of the Court of Auditors
The President of the Government welcomed Counsellor Judge of the Regional Azores Section of the Court of Auditors, José Manuel Ferreira de Araújo Barros, to whom he conveyed the Regional Government's willingness to maintain dialogue towards the improvement of the Regional Administration. "The Government of the Azores recognises the work of the Court of Auditors, being aware that this wor... more >>

Information: Remodelling of Faial Hospital and new Health Centre guarantee improved access to health care, says President of the Government
The President of the Government highlighted the investment of nearly 21 million Euros in the full remodelling of Horta Hospital and the construction of the new Faial Island Health Unit under a regional strategy that also provides for a reinforcement of human resources in the Regional Health Service. "If take into account the 14 million-Euro investment in the first phase of the construction of Bloc... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro highlights potential of natural heritage in development of the Azores
The President of the Government highlighted the potential of the natural heritage of the Azores as an asset for the development of the Region in several areas, pointing out as example the recent boost in the wine sector of Pico Island. "I am one of those who believes we can seize the potential of our heritage at various levels, turning it into an asset for the development of our Region," said Vasc... more >>

Information: Investments in water supply guarantee better conditions and more income for agriculture, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government opened today the works to reinforce water supply to Paul Lake on Pico Island, an investment of nearly 200 thousand Euros that falls within the regional strategy to provide Azorean farmers with better conditions for the development of their activity. "This is another example of what we are doing, not only on the island of Pico but also throughout the Region in order ... more >>

Information: President of the Government welcomed Chief of Staff of the Army
The President of the Government welcomed in Ponta Delgada the Chief of Staff of the Army, General José Nunes da Fonseca, to whom he expressed his recognition for the support provided by this Armed Forces branch to the Azorean population, particularly during natural catastrophes. "The role played by the Armed Forces, including the Army, in the Azores is not just emphasised by the Regional Gove... more >>