Information: Education policies must evolve to a new level, stated the President of the Government
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro said on Friday that Education policies should evolve to a new level, taking into account that the cycle of investments that has equipped the archipelago with new schools is about to be concluded. "The Regional Government intends to continue to invest in education. However, we must evolve to new level after this cycle of investments in the construct... more >>

Information: "Government ready to move forward" with Contract for Employment Creation with University, announces Vasco Cordeiro
The Government of the Azores will meet with the University of the Azores this week for the definition of some aspects concerning the Contract for Employment Creation to be signed between the Region and this Higher Education institution, announced the President of the Government today. "The Government of the Azores is ready to move forward. The Regional Secretary for Education, Science and Culture... more >>

Information: In defence of Santa Maria and the Azores
Once again, when faced with decisions taken by entities under the administration of the National Government that are detrimental to the Region, PSD has responded to them by criticising the Government of the Azores and defending the central government. Firstly, the mayor of Vila do Porto Town Hall and, secondly, the party local branch, lying on behalf of others, have prompted to disclaim respons... more >>

Information: Carlos César highlights inclusion of "Sata Rallye Azores" in European Rallye Championship
The President of the Regional Government highlighted today the importance of "Sata Rallye Azores" as a "competition that has allowed the Azores to enhance their visibility in the sports sector, being a valuable tool in the external promotion of our Region.” For Carlos César, the Government's support to this sports event is "a profitable and advantageous investment," whose impact goe... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores surprised with National Government's decision of closing Santa Maria airport overnight
The Government of the Azores conveyed on Friday its "bewilderment" to the Secretary of State of Transport and Communications for the decision of closing the Santa Maria airport overnight without prior hearing of regional entities. Therefore, the Government of the Azores regrets "being surprised by a letter from ANA announcing the closure of Santa Maria airport in the period between 9:30 PM and 6:3... more >>

Information: Carlos César awarded Certificate of Honorary Citizen by Ribeira Grande City Hall
Carlos César will be awarded the Certificate of Honorary Citizen of the Municipality of Ribeira Grande by unanimous decision of Ribeira Grande City Hall at a ceremony scheduled for November 7. According to the minute of the meeting, this decision was justified by "the fair recognition of the undeniable commitment, valuable contribution and selfless dedication to the development of Ribeira G... more >>

Information: Carlos César considers State Budget for 2013 detrimental to the interests of the Azores
The President of the Government said today that the funds allocated in the State Budget for 2013, under the Regional Finance Act, "corresponds to the estimates" made. The government official also claimed that the difference in the amounts regarding those prevailing in 2012 is due to "the application of the formula, as the regional GDP grew compared to the national average, and the results of th... more >>

Information: President of the Government satisfied with further evidence of the good management of regional public finances
The President of the Government conveyed his satisfaction with another evidence of the good management of regional finances. The data was released by National Statistics Institute (INE) in the latest report on public administration accounts. Carlos César spoke at the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Manuel de Almeida Moniz Elderly Home. The government official mentioned the statist... more >>

Information: President of the Government stresses importance of October 14 election
The President of the Government expects all that Azoreans "become aware of the importance of voting and participating in these elections so that the result of the election may represent the will of the majority of the Azorean people." Carlos César spoke to journalists early this afternoon, after welcoming the President of the National Election Commission, Judge Fernando Costa Soares, at an ... more >>

Information: Carlos César: "It would be like a declaration of independence from Mainland Portugal with regard to autonomous regions"
The President of the Government said today that the recommendations in the latest report of the Council of Public Finances regarding the fact that autonomous regions should have their own taxes to counteract the costs of insularity do not make any sense and are, even, unconstitutional. Stressing that this is "a constitutional obligation of the National Government," Carlos César said that su... more >>