Information: Azores Environmental Centres received over 25,000 visitors this year
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources revealed that the infrastructures of the Network of the Azores Environmental Interpretation Centres registered between January and September more than 25,211 visitors compared to the same period last year, which represents an increase of 40.55 percent. A total of 87,388 visitors visited these centres in the first nine months of this year, said Luí... more >>

Information: Luís Neto Viveiros announces revision of criteria on fishing authorisation in conjunction with associations in the sector
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources announced today that the Government of the Azores, in conjunction with associations in the sector, to reanalyse the criteria on the issuing and renewal of permits for fishing vessels operating from three to six miles off the coast other islands in case of non-compliance with the rules. Speaking at the end of a meeting with the Board of Graciosa Fisher... more >>

Information: Luís Neto Viveiros says "green image" will bring quality to the promotion of Azorean agro-industrial products
During the award ceremony for the "Excellent Producer Prize 2012," held in Ponta Delgada, the Regional Secretary for Natural Resources said the promotion of Azorean agro-industrial products is achieved by investing in their quality. In this regard, the government official revealed that the Government is currently developing a green image. "Only then we will be able to secure our success in exter... more >>

Information: Firm positions taken by the Regional Government have safeguarded rights on the Sea, says Luís Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources said on Wednesday that the "firm and secure positions" taken by the Azorean Government regarding the Sea, widely debated at the Legislative Assembly, has allowed the Government to safeguard the Region's rights and interests. In this context, Luís Neto Viveiros recalled the inclusion of "very important" aspects in the final document of the Nationa... more >>

Information: EU Parliament's vote reinforces pressure of Azorean Government to protect milk production through POSEI
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources stressed the EU Parliament's approval of another report defending the financial support to milk production after the end of the milk quota system in 2015. This decision reinforces the pressure the Azorean Government has exerted on the European Commission under the negotiations of POSEI. "Taking into consideration the pressure we have exerted on Europea... more >>

Information: Luís Neto Viveiros considers Azores Maritime Training School "key initiative" for the development of maritime professions
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources highlighted today in Horta the importance of the implementation of the Azores Maritime Training School on the island of Faial. The government official considered it "a key initiative for the development of maritime professions" as well as for the promotion of social integration and the creation of jobs. "This training centre is intended to achieve a l... more >>

Information: Azores lead Ponto Verde Society rankings on packaging waste management, reveals Hernâni Jorge
The Government of the Azores has decided to move forward with the investments intended to provide the Region with "effective and appropriate" technological solutions for waste management. The Azores already lead the Ponto Verde Society rankings on packaging waste management with the entry into operation of the Waste Processing Centres (CPR) on Flores and Graciosa. "The data on the first two mont... more >>

Information: Porto Pim Aquarium - Live Fish Station received over five thousand visitors in five months
The Porto Pim Aquarium on the island of Faial has increased the number of species on display. Since its opening to the public on June 20, it has already received over five thousand visitors, thus complying with the Regional Government's goal of enhancing the knowledge on the Sea. Integrated in the Monte da Guia Complex, the Live Fish Station has already displayed species that, otherwise, could h... more >>

Information: Azores Network of Waste Processing Centres to be concluded by 2014, says Luís Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources said today that the works of the Santa Maria Waste Processing Centre concludes in 2014 the construction of all these infrastructures planned under the Regional Waste Management System, a public investment of nearly 200 million Euros. "This work, amounting to 3.7 million Euros, concludes the Azores network of Waste Processing Centres by the first half ... more >>

Information: Luís Neto Viveiros highlights importance of revising Regional Agricultural Reserve Charter
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources revealed today that the Government of the Azores, through IROA (Institute of Food and Agricultural Markets), has carried out the revision of the Regional Agricultural Reserve Charter, taking into consideration the changes that have taken place since its publication in 1992, such as the entry into force of Municipal Land Management Plans or the de-alloca... more >>