Information: Visit by the President of the Republic "clearly exceeded expectations," says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government of the Azores stated that the visit of the President of the Republic to all western and central group islands of the archipelago, which ended today on São Jorge, clearly exceeded expectations. "I think I speak for all the Azoreans who have had the opportunity to meet the President of the Republic and say this visit clearly exceeded expectations," said Vasco Cor... more >>

Information: Government presents Azores Maritime School to the President of the Republic
The Government of the Azores presented to the President of the Republic the project for the Azores Maritime School, under construction in the city of Horta, will respond to the strategic goal of providing the Region with a quality vocational training institution certified in several areas of maritime economy. This project, which represents a public investment of around 4.5 million Euros, was pres... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro defends "true pedagogy" of the benefits of Autonomy in the country
The President of the Government defended in Horta a "true pedagogy" of Autonomy in the country with the aim of clarifying, fighting against prejudice and appease distrust in relation to this project that brought, over some 40 years, concrete benefits and goals for the Azorean population. "The truth obliges us to recognise that there is something that takes time and I believe that our country and t... more >>

Information: There is no added moral legitimacy of Autonomy that does not begin and end in the Azorean People, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Regional Government stated in Horta that, regarding the Regional Autonomy, there is neither exclusive responsibility nor added moral legitimacy that begins and ends in the Azorean People. "If it is true that the critical mass of this Autonomy that we have the ambition to further enhance and improve stems from the diversity of perspectives and proposals, this fact has the cle... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro defends "message of union and strength" in Lajes Air Base process
The President of the Regional Government defended today the need to pass on a message of unity and strength regarding Lajes Air Base process, similarly to what was done with the labour component, which yield "good results" for the Region's interest. Vasco Cordeiro spoke to journalists after accompanying the President of the Republic during a visit to Lajes Base, as part of Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa... more >>

Information: Autonomic Commendations distinguish this year 30 personalities and institutions
The Solemn Session of the Day of the Autonomous Region of the Azores to be held Monday at the Legislative Assembly in the city of Horta, will be celebrated with the bestowal of 37 Honour Commendations upon personalities and institutions. The event will be attended by the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. In a joint organisation of the Legislative Assembly and the Government of ... 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, June 5, 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 informed members of the regional assembly on the progress of Lajes Air Base
The President of the Government met with the Committee on General Policy of the Legislative Assembly at a meeting where Vasco Cordeiro informed its members on the progress of Lajes Air Base process in its various components, namely with regard to environmental issues. Vasco Cordeiro spoke at the end of the meeting, stressing that this issue has been addressed to the Presidents of the Republic sin... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro received organisation of the conference of European regional television stations
The President of the Government highlighted the organisation of the 35th CIRCOM Annual Conference, a meeting of European regional television stations that takes place on São Miguel Island on Thursday and Friday. "It is a pleasure to host this event, not only because this is a way to make our Region known in Europe, but also because there is a strong awareness in the Azores regarding the impo... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro received MEPs from the Committee on Regional Development
The President of the Government highlighted today the good results achieved by the Region in recent years regarding the use of Community funds, announcing that the Government intends to involve social partners in the process of defining strategies for the period after 2020. Vasco Cordeiro spoke after receiving a delegation of MEPs from the Committee on Regional Development in Ponta Delgada that b... more >>