Information: Autonomy is privileged tool for the assertion of Azorean Diaspora, says Regional Director for Communities
The Regional Director for Communities stated in Rio de Janeiro that the "Autonomy is also a key tool for the assertion of the Azorean Diaspora in the world," which has greatly enhanced the social and cultural dynamics of the society where Azorean emigrants have settled. Paulo Teves spoke at the delivery of prizes of the Autonomy Cup - Futsal Tournament between the Houses of the Azores in South Am... more >>

Information: Group of Students from Lagoa Secondary School win "Azores: Sea of Cultures" Contest
The group of students from Lagoa Secondary School, consisting of students Álvaro Borges, Diogo Amaral and Tiago Couto won the third edition of the "Azores: Cultures Sea" context, as announced by the Regional Government. Promoted by the Regional Directorate for Communities, the initiative aimed to promote an in-depth knowledge of migration in the Azores in terms of emigration and immigration.... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities highlights role of philharmonic bands in the Diaspora
The Regional Director for Communities stressed today in Praia da Vitória the important contribution of philharmonic bands for the "good intergenerational relationship" in Azorean emigrant communities. Paulo Teves spoke at the opening of the Meeting of Philharmonic Band Conductors of the Azorean Diaspora. The government official stressed that "the young people who make up our philharmonic band... more >>

Information: Azorean society committed to the integration of immigrants, says Regional Director for Communities
The Regional Director for Communities stressed in São Roque do Pico the commitment of the Azorean society in "the continuous promotion of the integration of immigrants" living in the archipelago. "The important role of the host community is relevant in the success of the full integration of immigrants and the promotion of interculturalism in the Azores," said Paulo Teves. "Each one of us m... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores promotes 2nd Race for Interculturalism
The Government of the Azores promotes the 2nd Race for Interculturalism on May 8, an initiative organised by the Regional Directorates for Communities and Sport that will take place in São Roque do Pico at 10 AM. This initiative counts on the collaboration of Pico Athletics Association and has the support of São Roque Town Hall. It aims to promote cultural diversity through the practice... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities says Meeting of Media Bodies of the Diaspora "fulfilled its goals"
The Regional Director for Communities highlighted on São Jorge the success of the "Meeting of Media Bodies of the Azorean Diaspora: Current and Future Challenges,” stressing that this initiative has fulfilled its goal "to provide a privileged contact with the current reality of the archipelago and its potentialities." Paulo Teves spoke at the closing session of this meeting that took pl... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores promotes Meeting of Media Bodies
The Government of the Azores promotes the Meeting of Media Bodies of the Diaspora promotes between April 22 and 26 on the islands of Faial, Pico and São Jorge to discuss their current and future challenges. The official opening of the meeting, which involves the participation of 38 media bodies from Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, United States and Mainland Portugal, takes place Friday, April 22, a... more >>

Information: Regional Government is proud of the manifestations of Holy Spirit cult in the Diaspora and the archipelago
The Regional Director for Communities stated in Santo António da Patrulha, state of Rio Grande do Sul, that the Government is "very proud" of hundreds of manifestations of the Holy Spirit cult that have been annually held in the Diaspora and the archipelago for centuries. Paulo Teves spoke after delivering a Holy Spirit crown to Santo António da Patrulha, a gift from the Government of ... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores invests in policy of proximity to Diaspora communities
The Regional Director for Communities stated in Porto Alegre, state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, that the Government of the Azores "has carried out a policy of increasing proximity to the Diaspora communities," through the support to the implementation of initiatives that "promote the strengthening of ties and mutual understanding." Paulo Teves spoke Thursday at a meeting with the Director of the... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities stresses role of Houses of the Azores in disseminating and promoting the Region
The Regional Director for Communities stated in Gravataí, Brazil, that the Government of the Azores has "met the needs and aspirations of the Houses of the Azores," recognising the "important role in the congregation of the Azorean people as well as in the dissemination and promotion of the Region in the countries where they are implemented.” Paulo Teves spoke Wednesday in the celebrat... more >>