Information: Vasco Cordeiro opens Exhibition Park at the service of São Miguel's economic sector
The President of the Government opened the Exhibition Park on the island of São Miguel. The infrastructure will be at the service of island's economic sector, particularly of the farming sector. In this context, the government official expressed his confidence that the agricultural sector, together with public entities, will be able to provide a response to the challenges in coming years. V... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro met with Investment Fund that will conclude Hotel Casino and Hotel das Furnas SPA
The President of the Government of the Azores met with the representatives of Fundo Discovery. The meeting addressed the conditions presented by the Regional Government for the completion works and the entry into operation of Hotel-Casino, Pêro de Teive Shopping Centre and Hotel das Furnas SPA. This audience took place on Thursday, which also marked the beginning of the 75-day period stipul... more >>

Information: Government committed to create the conditions for the promotion of fish caught in the Azores, assures Vasco Cordeiro
The renewal of Vila do Porto fish market, an investment of about of 300 thousand Euros, is fall under the priority goal to promote fish caught in the Azores with the aim of boosting the income of professionals in the fisheries sector and promoting exports," announced the President of the Government. "The main goal that we continue pursuing in this area is not so much the creation of conditions t... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro highlights investment in the improvement of health care provided to the Azorean population
The President of the Government of the Azores said today that amounts transferred to the Regional Health Service, which represented an investment of about 40 percent between 2010 and 2013, were all invested in the improvement of the health care provided to the Azorean population. "The evolution of various indicators, either in terms of consultation, surgeries or diagnostic procedures, demonstrat... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro wants to clarify the position taken by the Portuguese Government on any U.S. intention to use Beja Air Base
The President of the Government of the Azores sent today a letter to the Prime Minister requesting the clarification of the Portuguese Government on the alleged U.S. interest in using Beja Air Base. "The way how the coordination between the Regional Government and the National Government has been developed does not pose any specific concern, but I think it is understandable that the Azorean Gov... more >>

Information: President of the Government stresses consensus effort to reiterate "Azorean position" in defence of public radio and television service in the Azores
The President of the Government stressed the consensus effort developed by the political parties represented at the Legislative Assembly that was able to reiterate the "Azorean position" in the defence of the Public Radio and Television Service in the Azores. "This process evidences the capacity for dialogue of the Government from the very beginning, but is important to mention that reaching a c... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro available for agreement on the future of RTP/Açores
The President of the Government expressed today his "full availability" to reach, as soon as possible, an agreement with the National Government over a solution that responds to the challenges that public radio and television service is facing in the Azores. "The Government of the Azores has taken over the task of promoting dialogue and concertation with the National Government throughout this p... more >>

Information: Regional Government promotes concert for violin and piano
The Government of the Azores promotes a concert featuring Tamila Kharambura (violin) and Anna Ulaieva (piano). The event will take place at the Capitães Generais Palace in Angra do Heroísmo on April 30 at 9:30 PM. Although admission is free, tickets should be collected at the reception desk of Capitães Generais Palace until 5 PM of the day of the concert. Both artists will perfo... more >>

Information: President of the Government concludes consultation process on Operational Programme for 2014-2020
The President of the Government of the Azores completed today the consultation process to define the strategic goals for the 2014-2020 Operational Programme. This joint action has been developed for over a year and contributed to the consensus that was reached with the overwhelming majority of social partners. "There was, since the beginning, a general consensus with social partners on the guideli... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro wants close monitoring on the dismantling of quotas given the importance of the dairy sector
The President of the Government of the Azores defended today the need for a close and direct monitoring on the dismantling process of milk quotas, taking into account the importance of the dairy sector in regional economy. "The situation of the Azores should be properly considered in terms of mechanisms and European negotiations, taking into account the weight of this sector in the Region," stres... more >>