Information: Vasco Cordeiro highlights importance of teaching Portuguese to youngsters of Azorean descent
The President of the Government conveyed his satisfaction for the number of youngsters of Azorean descent attending Portuguese classes at the Harbord Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Canada, noting that their interest in Portuguese language and culture "is very important for the Azores." "I do not know if they are aware of the importance of what they are doing. It not only enhances their knowledg... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro invited Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, to visit the Azores
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, met last Thursday with Kathleen Wynne, Premier of the province of Ontario, where an important community of Azorean descent resides. The meeting, held in Toronto, was intended to analyse some matters related to the Azorean community and consider the possibility of collaboration between both region in various areas. During the meeting with the main ... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro emphasises contribution of Azorean communities to the development of Canada
The President of the Government stressed in Toronto the contribution of Azorean emigrant communities to the development of the host societies over the last decades, stressing that such involvement is a source of pride that demonstrates a successful integration in the society. "If Canada is what it is today, this is also due to the efforts of Azorean emigrant communities," Vasco Cordeiro said, st... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro visited social support institution and met with entrepreneurs in Winnipeg
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, stressed the importance of the work developed by the Saint Elizabeth Home in the city of Winnipeg, Canada, mentioning that the support provided by this institution to the Azorean community is also a way of uniting this community in the Diaspora. Vasco Cordeiro visited this home last Wednesday in the context of his visit to Canada to meet with the ... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro says pride in the Azores is a way to unite the Azorean people
The President of the Government stated in Winnipeg, Canada, that the pride felt by the communities in the Diaspora for the Azores is the result of the hard work that has been developed over nearly four decades of Autonomy, being also a "way to unite the Azorean people." "The Azores of today are not the Azores that most of you or your parents have left. Much has been made and it is important that ... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro highlights importance of younger generations of Azorean descendants for the development of the Azores
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, stressed in Montreal, Canada, the importance of raising the awareness of youngsters of Azorean descent for the need to maintain the relation between the communities in the Diaspora and the Azores, highlighting the role that younger generations may play in the development of the Azores. "This is a challenge to our ability to call for the participat... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro says the Azores have opportunities for investment
The President of the Government challenged today Azorean and Luso-Canadian entrepreneurs to invest in the Azores, seizing the opportunities provided by the Region and contributing to the progress and wealth of the land where they were born or from where their parents and grandparents left. "Do you want to be our partners and help us developing the land of your ancestors?" Vasco Cordeiro posed th... more >>

Information: President of the Government visits Azorean Communities in Canada
The President of the Government starts Monday a visit to Canada, where he will meet with the Azorean communities residing in the provinces of Quebec, Manitoba and Ontario. He will also visit institutions promoting social and cultural activities within the communities of Azorean descent and will participate in meetings with entrepreneurs for the presentation of investment opportunities in the Azore... more >>

Information: President of the Regional Government shows his solidarity and support towards the people of Cape Verde
The President of the Regional Government assured the Prime-Minister of Cape Verde the provision of human and technical resources of the Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service to assist the population affected by the volcanic eruption on the island of Fogo. "In this difficult time, I wish to convey the solidarity of the Regional Government and the Azorean People to your Government and ... more >>

Information: Regional Government creates Family Health Units to reinforce proximity to the Regional Health Service, announces Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government of the Azores announced in Horta the creation of Family Health Units, which will reinforce the proximity and accessibility to the Regional Health Service. "In 2015, we will move forward with the creation of Family Health Units that will include a doctor, a nurse and administrative worker. These units will cover from 1,500 to 1,900 thousand Azoreans, who will recei... more >>