Information: "It is time to close ranks" in defence of the Cohesion and Common Agricultural policies, defends Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government of the Azores defended in Brussels the urgency of "closing ranks" in the defence of the Cohesion Policy and the Common Agricultural Policy for the period 2020, taking into account the reduction of Community funding due to the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Brexit). "We now face a scenario where the European Union will lose resources with "Brexit... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores implements Agenda for Innovation directed to the economy
The Agenda for Innovation, a priority established in the Programme of the Government, will allow the coordination among all governmental entities, business associations and knowledge centres in the implementation of measures created to facilitated the access to knowledge as well as to new technological, information and management tools. Moreover, it intends to foster business innovation and applie... more >>

Information: Joint Declaration of the Presidents of the Governments of the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and Madeira
On the occasion of the Official Visit of the President of the Government of the Autonomous Region of the Azores to the Autonomous Region of Madeira, at the invitation of the President of the Government of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, from January 23 to 26, 2018, The President of the Government of the Autonomous Region of the Azores and the President of the Government of the Autonomous Region... more >>

Information: Six new protocols embody cooperation between the Governments of the Azores and Madeira
The Governments of the Azores and Madeira signed today six new collaboration protocols in the areas of telecommunications, science and research, energy, agriculture, culture and youth volunteering at a ceremony held in Funchal during Vasco Cordeiro's official visit to that autonomous region. On the third day of this official visit, both autonomous regions also signed amendments to the protocols o... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro began official visit to the Autonomous Region of Madeira
The President of the Government of the Azores began today a visit to the Autonomous Region of Madeira, highlighting, after his arrival in Funchal, the importance of this official visit for the two autonomous regions. "The importance of this visit is fundamentally concerned with what it means for both autonomous regions. It is important in itself, not just in terms of what it can mean for third pa... more >>

Information: Working meeting between Governments of the Azores and Madeira reinforced partnership, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government stated that the working between the Government of the Azores and Madeira, held today in Funchal, allowed us to reinforce the partnership and cooperation that has been developed between both autonomous regions. "Following President Miguel Albuquerque's visit to the Azores in 2016, it was possible to take assess the current situation of all cooperation protocols sign... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro announces that vacant homes in Lajes are available for projects to boost Terceira's economy
The President of the Government announced today that the National Government has accepted to transfer to the Region the vacant houses left by the USA at Lajes Air Base, which will be available for projects intended to strengthen the local economy and promote employment creation and wealth generation on Terceira Island. "The National Government has already replied to the letter and to the proposal... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro meets with COFACO workers and union leaders
The President of the Government of the Azores met in Horta with the Secretary-General of CGTP-IN (General Union of Workers) and with COFACO workers, having assured that the Government will analyse the motion on the cannery's situation on the island of Pico. "In addition to monitoring of the situation by several governmental departments linked to Employment, Fisheries and the Sea, the Government wi... more >>

Information: President of the Government announces that publication of reports issued by regional inspectorates becomes mandatory
The President of the Government announced today that the Government will present to the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores a proposal for the mandatory publication of the reports issued by the Regional Administration inspectorates. "Until the end of the first half of the year, the Government will submit to this Assembly a proposal for a regional legislative decree establi... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro highlights scientific contribution that validates Strategy to Combat Poverty in the Region
The President of the Government highlighted in Horta the scientific and structural aspects of the Regional Strategy to Combat Poverty and Social Exclusion. Education, employment and health are the major priorities in creating the conditions for the Azores to overcome these problems. "What is proposed here is the contribution not only from those who dedicate their life and work to the fight agains... more >>