Information: Paulo Teves highlights importance of Azorean associations in Southern California
The Regional Director for Communities highlighted the work developed by Azorean associations from Southern California in the defence of the interests of Azorean emigrants as well as their unifying role in the societies where they operate. "Emigration represents a challenge to human beings as it results in the parting from their homeland and the restarting of their lives and traditions" in anothe... more >>

Information: Paulo Teves visits Azorean emigrant communities in California
The Regional Director for Communities starts Wednesday, October 30, a visit to the state of California, where he will visit several Azorean emigrant communities and participate in the Gala celebrating the 22nd anniversary of PALCUS - Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States. On Wednesday, Paulo Teves will visit Tulare, a U.S. city with about 60 thousand inhabitants, where a con... more >>

Information: Regional Directorates for Communities and Education promote Portuguese Language Course for Immigrants
The Regional Government promotes Portuguese Language Courses for Immigrants, starting on Monday, September 16. The first edition of this initiative is taking place on the islands of São Miguel and Terceira in partnership with the Community Centre for Immigrant Support and the Azores Immigrant Association. The Portuguese Language courses, promoted by the Regional Government through the Regio... more >>

Information: Paulo Teves challenges youngsters of Azorean descent to know their roots
The Regional Director for Communities has challenged youngsters of Azorean descent to know their roots by actively participating in their communities and promoting a direct contact with the homeland of their ancestors." While welcoming a group of six youngsters of Azorean descent residing in Quebec, Canada, who are visiting the Azores under the contest "Que Tal Mudarmos o EU pelo NÓS," Paulo... more >>

Information: Regional Government and institutions from communities preserve cultural legacy in Azorean diaspora
The Regional Director for Communities highlighted on Friday in Indianapolis, USA, the role played by the Azorean Government and the institutions representing the communities in the maintenance and promotion of Azorean cultural legacy in the diaspora. Paulo Teves spoke during the presentation of the paper "The maintenance of relations in the Diaspora - the Azores case" at the Conference Exploring ... more >>

Information: Director for Communities met with local authorities and the Portuguese community in Bermuda
The Regional Director for Communities said on Monday in Bermuda that the Government of the Azores is "strongly committed to promote a relation of proximity with the Azorean communities in the Diaspora, including the strengthening of relations with the authorities of host countries and territories." Paulo Teves spoke at Clube Vasco da Gama during a meeting with the Portuguese community residing i... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities highlights role of House of the Azores of São Paulo in the preservation of Azorean cultural identity
During his recent visit to Brazil, the Regional Director for Communities praised the effort undertaken by the House of the Azores of São Paulo, particularly with regard to the preservation of Azorean cultural identity in that State and the dissemination of the Autonomous Region of the Azores. Paulo Teves praised the "Açores Quizz" project, which is in its final stage of preparation. This... more >>

Information: Paulo Teves defends importance of Azorean communities in the promotion of transatlantic relations
The Regional Director for Communities defended effective participation of communities of Azorean descent in the promotion of transatlantic relations in commercial, social and academic areas. The government official also emphasised the work that has been carried out in the preservation of Azorean culture in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. "The Azores of today need their communities to str... more >>

Information: Regional Directorate for Communities promotes training course for immigrants
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Directorate for Communities, and in collaboration with Criaçores - São Miguel Artisans' Association, promotes a training course for immigrants living in the Azores that will start today. This 20-day training course is intended to boost the professional skills of unemployed immigrants with the acquisition of crafts skills. Hence, the m... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities visits Brazil and Uruguay
The Regional Director for Communities begins a trip to Brazil and Uruguay on Tuesday, which will take place until June 21. This visit will be an opportunity for establishing contact with several entities in the emigrant communities and of Azorean descent residing in these two South American countries. Paulo Teves begins his trip in the State of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, where he will meet wit... more >>