Information: Vasco Cordeiro stresses importance of some FLAD projects for the development of the Azores
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, stated that the Regional Government is "very interested" in the work developed by the Luso-American Foundation for Development (FLAD), stressing the importance of some projects to the Azores. "There might be a lot of potential in this work as well as in the areas where FLAD is involved, especially when the outcome of these projects may contribute ... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro congratulated congressman Devin Nunes for his appointment as Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, congratulated today U.S. congressmen of Azorean descent Devin Nunes for his appointment as Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, emphasising his "invaluable role" in the context of the alliances and relations between the USA and ally countries, such as Portugal. "This appointment, which also brings greater responsibilit... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro says classification of Angra do Heroísmo as World Heritage Site should be a "factor of development"
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, said today that the classification of Angra do Heroísmo as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO "cannot be a mere distinction"; it should be factor of development, wealth generation and employment creation. "One of the challenges we all face, 30 years after this classification, is not the creation of better mechanisms or the pursuit of the best po... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro expressed his "deep sorrow" over the death of Alberto Madruga da Costa
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, expressed his "deep sorrow" over the death of Alberto Romão Madruga da Costa, former President of the Legislative Assembly of the Azores and of the Regional Government. Vasco Cordeiro highlighted "his strong sense of mission, dignity and commitment while holding public offices as well as his political and public participation." "At this time... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro wants implementation of immediate measures to face the impact caused by the reduction of families at Lajes Air Base
The President of the Government of the Azores reiterated today the need for "immediate measures" to reduce the impact that is already being felt in the economy of Terceira Island, following the departure of the families who were accompanying the U.S. military stationed at Lajes Air Base. "For this reason, we insist and we consider that is fundamental to move forward with a Plan for the Economic ... more >>

Information: Concern shown by Prime Minister must have "practical impact" in the State Budget, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Regional Government expects that the concern shown by the Prime Minister regarding the difficulties arising from insularity may have a "practical impact" in the State Budget for 2015, with the restitution of the transfers as they were before the revision of the Regional Finance Act. "The question is to know whether the concern shown by Prime Minister in his speech regarding ... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro announces investment over 10 million Euros to support the elderly
The President of the Government of the Azores announced today an estimated investment over 10 million Euros in the support to the elderly next year. It mainly covers the expansion and renovation of infrastructures as well as the enhancement and extension of home support services. "The main priority for 2015 is to extend the network of infrastructures and renovate the existing buildings in order ... more >>

Information: President of the Government announces public tender for the construction of the new Calheta Basic Education School on São Jorge
The President of the Government announced today that the Council of the Government, held Tuesday, has approved the launch of the public tender for the construction of the new Basic Education and Secondary School in Calheta, São Jorge Island. The works have an estimated budget of 16 million Euros. Vasco Cordeiro spoke to journalists after visiting the construction works of the new school in ... more >>

Information: Political decision to build passenger terminal at São Roque do Pico Port has been taken, assures Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government of the Azores assured today that the political decision regarding the construction of a Passenger Terminal at the São Roque do Pico Port has been taken. However, given its complexity, we will only move forward with this work after ensuring the best possible technical solution. "In respect to the construction of the new passenger terminal at the São Roque... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro receives new Regional Commander of PSP
The President of the Government of the Azores, Vasco Cordeiro, received today the new Regional Commander of PSP (Public Safety Police), Superintendent José Correia, to whom he ensured the Government's availability to continuing supporting Security Forces in the Region. "The Government of the Azores remains interested, within its powers and the provisions of the Legislative Assembly, in supp... more >>