Information: President of the Government says there are issues that may be improved in the Regional Finance Act proposal
The President of the Regional Government, Vasco Cordeiro, said today that regarding the disagreement on some aspects of the Regional Finance Act proposal, regional entities are raising the awareness of all parties for the issues that "may be improved." "There are aspects on which we disagree and we have expressed our disagreement in the context of contacts held with the National Government. We w... more >>

Information: Clarification from the Regional Government on the visit of U.S. businesspeople
"Regarding the news on the visit of a group of U.S. businesspeople to the Azores, the Regional Government clarifies the following: 1. This is a U.S. Government's initiative that was promoted by the U.S. Embassy in Portugal in conjunction with the European Command for some time, which was publicly announced by the U.S. Ambassador in December last year. As the President of the Regional Government ... more >>

Information: President of the Government and Mayor of Praia da Vitória City Hall analyse impact of the reduction of U.S. military forces in Lajes
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, received the Mayor of Praia da Vitória City Hall at a meeting to discuss "the impact of the reduction of U.S. military and civilian forces at Lajes Air Base on the economy of Terceira." At this meeting, held in Angra do Heroísmo on Friday, "we were able to address several important aspects for the joint intervention to be carried out by ... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro reiterates priority status for the defence of Lajes Air Base workers
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, reiterated today in Angra do Heroísmo the Regional Government's commitment in the defence of Portuguese workers at Lajes Air Base, which he considered to be "a priority." Vasco Cordeiro spoke at the end of an audience with the Commission representing Portuguese Workers at Lajes Air Base, stressing that in the face of the announced reductio... more >>

Information: Press Release from the Government of the Azores on the Regional Finance Act
The Government of the Azores took part in the Working Group that was created for the revision of the Regional Finance Act, contributing with various proposals, most of which were accepted to improve and clarify the Regional Finance Act. Regarding the proposed revision approved by the Council of Ministers, the Government of the Azores agrees with the proposed changes in terms of budget principles... more >>

Information: President of the Government highlights meritorious effort undertaken by the Navy in the Azores Sea
The President of the Government highlighted on Wednesday the meritorious effort undertaken by the Navy in the Region, but stressed that the State needs to be provided with the operational means that ensure an effective sovereignty in the Azores Sea. "If the country considers the Sea as an element of primeval importance, either for its size or for its potentialities, it is fundamental, from a pol... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro counts on MEPs to defend the Azores' interests in Brussels
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, said that "the Azorean lobby is build in Brussels on a daily basis" with the work developed by MEPs and assured that the Regional Government pays close attention to European decisions taken with regard to the Region." "The work of MEPs provides a considerable contribute to raising the awareness of Community authorities for the specificities of the... more >>

Information: Regional Government wants to know the exact terms of the amendments to the Regional Finance Act
The President of the Government stated on Friday that his government has already requested the National Government to provide information on the exact terms concerning the amendments to the Regional Finance Act that were approved by the Council of Ministers. With this request, the Region wants to know if some of its concerns were safeguarded. Speaking in Ponta Delgada, Vasco Cordeiro added that ... more >>

Information: President of the Government highlights role of fisheries for the development and creation of jobs in Lagoa
The Government of the Azores intends to move forward with the investment in the improvement of the operating conditions of Carneiros Fisheries Port in the city of Lagoa. This process will now enter a technical evaluation phase," announced Vasco Cordeiro today. "This profound intervention to be carried out in this port represents the fulfilment of a commitment taken during the electoral campaign.... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro confident in the potential of agriculture for the development of the Region
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, conveyed today his belief in the potential of the agricultural sector for the economic and social development of the Region. "We have the will to continue to promote the role of regional agriculture in the effective development of our Region. We can accomplish this goal with an agricultural sector that has increasingly evidenced its potential in n... more >>