Information: State dignity requires firm and determined position of Portugal in Lajes Air Base process, defends Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government defended today that Portugal should hold a firm, determined and passionate position about the U.S. decision to reduce its presence at Lajes Air Base, which, besides economic and social effects, puts into question the dignity of the relation between both countries. During a hearing at the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the National Assembly, Vasco Cordeiro restated ... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores committed to put PRORURAL+ into operation, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government assured today that the Government of the Azores is committed to put the Regional Rural Development Programme for the Azores (PRORURAL+) into operation in order to allow producers and their associations to apply for public support as soon as possible. "There was an effort that has led to a good negotiation of PRORURAL+, but today we are fundamentally driven by the n... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro defends that Juncker Plan should result in growth and employment in the Regions
The President of the Government defended the active role of Regions in the implementation of the so-called Juncker Plan so that the measures comprised in the plan presented by the European Commission may result in economic growth and employment creation in Outermost Region. "The involvement of Regions in this Plan is essential for the programme to effectively cover the entire EU territory, includ... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro announces tax reduction in the Azores
The President of the Government announced today a tax reduction that will cover nearly 90 percent of Azorean families and, simultaneously, safeguard the Region's capacity to use Community funds, taking into consideration the importance of public investment in the maintenance and creation of jobs. With regard to Personal Income Tax, the tax reduction proposal to be presented by the Regional Gover... more >>

Information: New support model for displaced patients to "help those who are most in need," announces Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Regional Government announced today a new model for the support of displaced patients with the aim of introducing fair criteria to help "those who are most in need." "The Government of the Azores is concluding a new model for the support of patients which, besides significant differences in its methodology, is intended to provide assistance to those who need the most," assure... more >>

Information: José Medeiros Ferreira is "needed in Portugal," says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government highlighted the personal and political qualities of José Medeiros Ferreira, "an important Azorean who never forgot the Azores," defending that a personality like his is "needed in Portugal." "José Medeiros Ferreira is needed in a country that desperately yearns for someone who can see farther, who can think freely and is able to use the wit, culture and i... more >>

Information: "Recuperar" programme shows that Autonomy "works for the benefit of the Azorean people," says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government stated in Angra do Heroísmo that the placement of 2,500 unemployed Azorean in the "Recuperar" (Recovery) programme will grant them a monthly income, which is a further evidence that Autonomy works for benefit of the Azorean people. "If it were to merely apply the national rules, we would have 2,500 unemployed Azoreans ineligible for unemployment benefits and w... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro announces maximum price of 120 Euros for inter-island flights
The President of the Government of the Azores presented in Ponta Delgada the new Public Service Obligations (PSO) for inter-island air transport, which provides a reduction in prices up to 25 percent and the introduction of a maximum price of 120 Euros for inter-island flights. "The work that is being presented allows a reduction in the price of fares, ranging from eight to 25 percent. This stip... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro announces placement of 2,500 of Azoreans in "Recuperar" Programme
The President of the Government announced today the placement of nearly 2,500 unemployed Azoreans in the "Recuperar" (Recovery) Programme until the end of the month. With this initiative, participants will receive an allowance for the work they will provide for the benefit of the Azores. "I can say that those who were admitted to the 'Recuperar' programme in the month of February will be notifie... more >>

Information: Conference of Presidents of Outermost Regions expresses concerns about the impact of the end of milk quotas in the Azores
The Conference of Presidents of Outermost Regions of the European Union warned of the "serious impact" caused by the end of the milk quota system "already being felt in the Azores," particularly with regard to the drop of milk prices. In this context, the President of the Government demonstrated its "concerns" about the future. The Final Declaration of the Conference of Presidents of ORs, which ... more >>