Information: Vasco Cordeiro reiterates with Commissioners the importance of Regions in the implementation of European policies
The President of the Government stressed in Brussels the need for the European Commission to take into account the contribution that Regions should provide in the implementation of Community policies in the area of Fisheries, Maritime Affairs and Research as well as in the execution of the so-called Junker Plan in these territories. "During these meetings, we had the opportunity to express of ou... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro analyses Operational Programme and Junker Plan with the new European Commissioner for Regional Policy
The President of the Government met today in Brussels with the new European Commissioner for Regional Policy, Corina Cretu. The meeting was intended to analyse the new Operational Program for the Azores, which was recently approved by the European Commission; it provides a overall investment 1,500 million Euros by 2020. "The meeting was positive and useful. It provided the opportunity to make the... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro to meet in Brussels with new European Commissioners
The President of the Government of the Azores will hold several meetings with the European Commissioners responsible for the areas of Regional Development, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Research, Science and Innovation on Tuesday and Wednesday. These are the first meetings between Vasco Cordeiro and the new Commissioners, who entered into office on November 1 of last year, led by the President... more >>

Information: "Azores Brand" at the service of companies to promote regional products and services, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government stated that the "Azores Brand," publicly presented today, is an opportunity to Azorean companies insofar as it will boost their competitiveness and promote regional products and services. "In fact, this is an opportunity for companies that will be put at the service of the economic sector and its agents. It is an important lever that will contribute to the diffe... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro discusses situation of Lajes Air Base with Prime Minister and presents Economic Revitalisation Plan for the island of Terceira
The President of the Government presented to the Prime-Minister the Economic Revitalisation Plan for the island of Terceira. It was prepared by the Azorean Government over the last two years with the aim of minimising the effects of the reduction of U.S. military and civilian personnel at Lajes Air Base. Composed of 34 axes and 170 measures, the document was delivered by Vasco Cordeiro to Pedro ... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro analyses together with António Costa the reduction of the U.S. presence at Lajes Air Base
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, met with the Secretary-General of the Socialist Party (PS), António Costa, with whom he analysed the decision taken by the U.S. Administration to reduce the military and civilian contingent at Lajes Air Base, Terceira Island. The meeting, held Monday in Lisbon, was also attended by the President of PS, Carlos César, and the socialist lea... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro addresses concerns about Lajes to the President of the Republic
The President of the Government restated today that the U.S. decision to reduce the military forces at Lajes Air Base "is a bad decision in its own right and a hostile decision in the way was taken and announced." Vasco Cordeiro defended that Portugal needs to adopt "a firm response" towards the U.S. administration. "The U.S. decision requires a firm and determined response from the Portuguese G... more >>

Information: "It is time to take action and not just talk" about Lajes Air Base, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government of the Azores announced in Horta that he has already appointed the representative of the Azores for the Working Group proposed by the National Government that will study the impact of the reduction of U.S. military forces at Lajes Air Base; however he stressed that this group should have already been created. "It is time take action and not just talk" about Lajes ... more >>

Information: President of the Government presents Economic Revitalisation Plan for the island of Terceira
The President of the Government presented today the Economic Revitalisation Programme for the island of Terceira to the Presidents of Praia da Vitória and Angra do Heroísmo and the President of the Chamber of the Commerce of Angra do Heroísmo. The plan includes measures for the labour, economic, environmental and infrastructure components. "The meeting was held with the aim of ... more >>

Information: Strategic Plan for SATA addresses challenges of the future, assures Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government of the Azores assured today that the Strategic Plan for Grupo SATA was prepared "to address the future challenges" of the company in the face of the new situation of air routes in the Region. "The debate on the situation of SATA cannot be dissociated from a significant change involving the context of the airline's operations. The Strategic Plan presented here was ... more >>