Information: Carlos César pays tribute to Azorean settlers of Rio Grande do Sul
The President of the Government was the guest of honour of the session to celebrate 260th anniversary of the Azorean settlement of Rio Grande do Sul that took place at the Porto Alegre City Hall, the capital of that Brazilian state. Highlighting the deep respect that the Azores feel today for the memory of those bold ancestors- a respect also felt by the inhabitants of Rio Grande do Sul with the... more >>

Information: Carlos César says that Azoreans, wherever they are, may count on the Regional Government
"As long as there will be Azoreans spread throughout the world, they must know that they may count on their Government." The statement was made by the President of the Government during a dinner hosted by the House of the Azores of Rio de Janeiro yesterday night to mark the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of that institution. Carlos César, who started yesterday his visit to Brasil wher... more >>

Information: Carlos César visits Brazil at the invitation of the Governor of Rio Grande do Sul
The President of the Government of the Azores begins tomorrow an official visit to Brazil at the invitation of the Governor of Rio Grande do Sul, Terso Genro. Carlos César, who will be welcomed with state honours, will be distinguished by the Government of Rio Grande do Sul with its highest commendation - the Grand Cross of the Order of Poncho Verde. This award was established to express the... more >>

Information: Carlos César stresses that investing in education is a commitment to all Azorean children
Upon presiding over the presentation ceremony of the new project for the construction of Lajes do Pico Basic Education and Secondary School, Carlos César pointed out that these interventions "are adapted to the Government's needs for a good implementation of public investment." Stating that it is not a coincidence that the Azores' financial situation is praised by Mainland Portugal and othe... more >>

Information: Carlos César protests against exclusion of Outermost Regions from competition sponsored by the European Central Bank
As President of the Conference of Outermost Regions and President of the Government of the Azores, Carlos César addressed at the President of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, a vehement protest against the exclusion of children residing in the outermost regions from a children's interactive competition organised by the ECB, requesting that the contest rules be changed. For Carlos C&... more >>

Information: Statement by the President of the Government on data released by INE concerning public deficit and debt in 2011
1 - I have often said that the Azores do not have more money and that they are facing funding difficulties in the free health system on the nine islands; however the Region's budget situation - contrary to that of of Madeira, Mainland Portugal and several European countries - is positive in terms of rigour, deficit and debt values, and future commitments. Some opposition parties, with special em... more >>

Information: Regional Government to classify "German Colony" in Horta
Marking the golden period of the construction of submarine cables in Horta which connected the Azores to the world, the Regional Government will start the classification process of an area known as "German Colony" in that city. The classification comprises the stained glass of the main residential building that belonged to the German company Deutsche Atlantische Telegraphengesellschaft which ma... more >>

Information: Carlos César welcomes stability and entrepreneurial spirit of companies in difficult times
"The Government is satisfied with the companies that are able to maintain their stability as well as their entrepreneurial spirit in difficult economic conditions." This statement was made by Carlos César in response to the announcement made by the Chairman of the Administration Board of Micaelense Tobacco Factor (FTM), Mário Fortuna - who was received at an audience held at the Sant'A... more >>

Information: Carlos César says that Azorean Government and society achieved success in the fight against child abuse
"The issue of child abuse is best known today both at the level of schools and the various intervention programmes that we have implemented on the ground." The statement was made by the President of the Government and was issued today after receiving the Commission for the Protection of Children and Youth of Ponta Delgada at an audience held at the Sant'Ana Palace. Carlos César considere... more >>

Information: Carlos César calls for intervention of Azorean-American politicians against reduction of U.S. presence at Lajes Air Base
The President of the Regional Government sent letters to members of U.S. Congress with relevant connection to the Azores requesting their intervention against the U.S. administration's decision to reduce the use of Lajes Air Base, which was recently conveyed to the National Government. Carlos César calls for "the commitment to motivate the U.S. Government, mainly the Department of Defence, ... more >>