Information: Vasco Cordeiro visits Azorean communities in California and chairs opening of the World Council of the Houses of the Azores
The President of the Government of the Azores, Vasco Cordeiro, starts Wednesday a visit to the state of California in order to establish contacts with the Azorean communities residing in that state and hold meetings with state and local authorities. He will also chair the opening of the 17th General Assembly of the World Council of the Houses of the Azores. California is the U.S. state where the... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro highlights increase of consultations and surgeries performed in Azorean hospitals in 2013
The President of the Government stated today that the Azorean people can be proud of the Regional Health Service, highlighting the increase of consultation and surgeries performed in Azorean hospitals in 2013. Vasco Cordeiro announced that the second phase of the renovation and expansion works of Horta Hospital should move forward in the second semester of 2015, as in accordance in the Regional Pu... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro restates "clear and objective" criteria in the integration of hired teachers in the teaching staff
The President of the Government of the Azores, Vasco Cordeiro, restated today the "clear and objective" criteria followed by the Government regarding the integration of hired teachers in the teaching staff. He also defended that the fight against school failure is a challenge that must be overcome by the joint efforts of all Azoreans. "This is a challenge that we have to overcome in terms of the... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro welcomed Meaghan Benfeito, bronze medallist at the London Olympics
The President of the Government of the Azores, Vasco Cordeiro, welcomed today Canadian athlete of Azorean descent Meaghan Benfeito, to whom he awarded the Autonomic Commendation of Recognition that was bestowed on the Region's Day in 2013. Meaghan Benfeito won the bronze medal in the category of synchronised swimming at the London Olympics. The Autonomic Commendation of Recognition, the second i... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro chairs opening of the General Assembly held by the World Council of Houses of the Azores in Hilmar, California
The President of the Government will chair the opening session of the 17th General Assembly of the World Council of Houses of the Azores (CMCA) in Hilmar in the state of California, USA, on August 29. The meeting will address the main challenges faced by these institutions in the Azorean diaspora and discuss the investment opportunities in the Azores. The presence of Vasco Cordeiro in the annual... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro stresses importance of São Miguel Technological Park for the development of regional economy
The President of the Government of the Azores, Vasco Cordeiro, announced today the opening of the tender for the use of spaces designed for companies at NONAGON - São Miguel Technological Park. This measure will stimulate Azorean economy through the creation of new conditions for the regional business sector. "The São Miguel Technological Park is an infrastructure that aims to project ... more >>

Information: Regional Government already approved Incentive Subsystem for Economic Activities, announces Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Regional Government announced the approval of the legislation establishing the seven Incentive Subsystems to be implemented until 2020 under the new Incentive Scheme for Economic Activities - COMPETIR+. "The Council of the Government has already approved the Regional Implementing Decrees." This was an "extremely significant" step towards the goal of implementing the new Incen... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro ensures Government's determination in the Housing Sector
The President of the Government assured today that the Government is working, within its powers and resources, to implement various measures that will support Azorean families that still need assistance in the Housing Sector. "There is not the slightest doubt about our commitment to support those who need to be supported," assured Vasco Cordeiro. The government official spoke after the signing o... more >>

Information: President of the Government highlights potential of the Azores Sea and the regional dairy industry in strengthening of trade relations with China
On the occasion of the visit made by the President of the People's Republic of China to the island of Terceira, the President of the Government stressed the potential of the Azores Sea and the export of dairy products towards the strengthening of cooperation and trade relations with China. "For the Azores, it was an honour to welcome the President of the People's Republic of China," said Vasco C... more >>

Information: New structure of the Regional Government published in the Official Gazette
The Regional Implementing Decree amending the Structure of the XI Government of the Azores was published today in the Official Gazette. It comprises the new Regional Secretariats for Education and Culture; for the Sea, Science and Technology, and the Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for Parliamentary Affairs. The Decree now published was approved by the Council of the Government on... more >>