Information: Government ensures support for farmers to overcome the current situation in the best possible way, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government stated in Lajes das Flores that the Government is perfectly aware of the dimension of the challenge the dairy sector is facing and, for this reason, has implemented measures to support the income of producers, reduce costs and promote the restructuring of the sector. "We are aware of the dimension of this challenge. These measures are an aid that aims to help farmer... more >>

Information: Regional Government strengthens support to farmers in combating production diseases
The President of the Government visited today Fajazinha, taking part in a health action developed by a team of Flores and Corvo Agrarian Development Services. It was held under the official plans for the prevention of brucellosis, leucosis as well as under the new BVD prevention programme being implemented at regional level. Vasco Cordeiro, accompanied by the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and... more >>

Information: Public investments contribute to the construction of the Region's future, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government stated today in Santa Cruz that the public investment made on the island of Flores, like those made throughout the archipelago, contribute to the construction of this island's future. "We carry out these investments not only because they fulfil an obligation of a public entity, but also because they represent the belief that is worth making them on Flores, for those... more >>

Information: President of the Government defends mobilisation and adoption of "zero tolerance" towards domestic violence
The President of the Government urged today in Santa Cruz das Flores, the mobilisation of everyone so that the Region can continue the path towards the reduction of domestic violence cases, an issue that should be given "zero tolerance." "Regardless the form of violence used or the gender of its victims, we must be a Region that strives for a zero tolerance attitude towards domestic violence," sai... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores starts Tuesday statutory visits to Flores and Corvo
The Government of the Azores starts Tuesday statutory visits to the islands of Flores and Corvo. During this visit, Vasco Cordeiro chairs, among other ceremonies, the presentation of the Regional Campaign for the Prevention and Combat to Domestic Violence, the signing of a protocol with Santa Cruz Association of Volunteer Firefighters for the renovation and expansion of the fire station and the la... more >>

Information: Milk sector restates commitment that the industry will have to overcome the current challenges together, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government said the working meeting with representatives of milk producers as well as of the dairy industry and marketing was very useful for insofar as it allowed us to restate the commitment that the current situation the sector is facing has to be overcome by all industry partners. "This meeting follows other meetings that the Government the Azores has held with representat... more >>

Information: Sant'Ana Garden and Capitães Generais Palace with summer schedule from April 1
The garden of Sant'Ana Palace in Ponta Delgada and the Capitães General Palace in Angra do Heroísmo will be open to the public from Friday, April 1, with extended summer hours, from Tuesday to Sunday between 10 AM and 5 PM, including holidays; they close on Monday. The garden of Sant'Ana Palace is an example of 19th century landscape art, marked by a high level of historical and cultural... more >>

Information: Rigour and nonconformity are key factors to ensure sustainability of tourism, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government defended today that despite the positive indicators registered in tourism, it is necessary that public and private entities guarantee an attitude of rigour and nonconformity, which is crucial to ensure the sustainability of the sector. "This rigour and nonconformity are key factors to the success and sustainability of this sector," said Vasco Cordeiro. The President... more >>

Information: President of the Government received Bishop Emeritus of Angra do Heroísmo, António de Sousa Braga
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, received today the Bishop Emeritus of Angra do Heroísmo, António de Sousa Braga, to whom he conveyed the public recognition for the work that was out throughout the 20 years he led the Azorean Church. "Bearing in mind the work that António de Sousa Braga has developed during these years, it is my duty, but also my belief, to convey yo... more >>

Information: President of the Government defends revision of Cooperation and Defence Agreement between Portugal and the United States
The President of the Government defended today that the process for the revision of the Cooperation and Defence Agreement between Portugal and the United States should be carried out, seeing that the report presented by the US Department of Defence does not provide any response to the reduction of US forces stationed at Lajes Air Base. "The report presented by the Department of Defence to the Con... more >>