Information: Paulo Teves says integration of immigrants is the mission of the Azorean society
The Regional Director for Communities said today that promoting the integration of all those who have chosen the Azores to live and work "is a mission that should be carried out by the entire Azorean society." Speaking at the opening of the Portuguese Language Course for Immigrants, Paulo Teves stressed the importance of learning the Portuguese Language, considering that "it effectively contribut... more >>

Information: AMOSTRAM’ISSE - Azores Film Festival to be presented in the USA and Canada
The Government of the Azores promotes, in partnership with Burra de Milho Cultural Association and the support of SATA the presentation of AMOSTRAM’ISSE - Azores Film Festival in the USA and Canada from October 15-21. The travelling of the Azores Film Festival, promoted by the Presidency of the Government, through the Regional Directorates for Communities and Youth, aims to promote the wor... more >>

Information: Paulo Teves highlights role of youth in promoting interculturalism in the community and school
The Regional Director for Communities stressed in Ponta Delgada the importance of the action of Azorean youngsters "in the construction of a fairer just and fraternal solidarity." In this regard, he emphasised their role in "fostering and promoting interculturalism in the community and school." Speaking at the end of a meeting with a group of students that won the "Azores, Sea of Cultures," Paulo... more >>

Information: Students from School of New Technologies won the first edition of the "Azores: Sea of Cultures" Contest
The group of students from the School of New Technologies of the Azores composed by Ana Amaral, Olívia Taveira and Tatiana Teves won the first edition of the "Azores: Sea of Cultures" Contest, announced the Regional Directorate for Communities. An initiative of the Azorean Government promoted by the Regional Directorate for Cultures, the contest was held under theme of immigration in the Az... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities says Azorean diaspora makes the Region proud
The Regional Director for Communities stressed yesterday in Angra do Heroísmo that the Azorean diaspora is "a source pride for the Region" insofar as these solid, industrious, active, entrepreneurial and united communities that contribute to the development of the Azores and the host communities as well." Speaking during the panel on "Azorean diaspora and identity: the path to enhance the po... more >>

Information: Paulo Teves challenges youngsters of Azorean descent to know the social and cultural reality of the Azores
The Regional Director for Communities launched a challenge to youngsters of Azorean descent to enhance their knowledge on the social and cultural reality of the Azores by "actively participating in their communities and developing projects to strengthen the ties between the diaspora and the Azores." Paulo Teves welcomed a group of youngsters of Azorean descent from the United States of America, w... more >>

Information: Paulo Teves highlights importance of geostrategic position to raise the visibility of the Azores in the world
The Regional Director for Communities stressed today the importance of the Azores' geostrategic position to raise the visibility of the Region in the world as well as to reinforce Autonomy in several areas. "The importance of our geostrategic position has contributed to the assertion of the Azores in the world since the 15th century and the reinforcement of Autonomy in several areas," said Paulo... more >>

Information: Portuguese language is a heritage that must be preserved and promoted by everyone, says Regional Director for Communities
The Regional Director for Communities stressed in Praia da Vitória the importance of Portuguese Language "as a national heritage that should be promoted and preserved by all Portuguese speakers and their descendants as well as by political leaders, schools, parents and the host societies where Portuguese emigrant communities reside." Speaking at the opening session of the 22nd Meeting of Por... more >>

Information: Azorean government promotes meeting of Portuguese teachers in the USA and Canada
The Government of the Azores promotes the 22nd Meeting of Portuguese Teachers in the United States and Canada in the city of Praia da Vitória, starting on Friday. This initiative aims to disseminate the Portuguese social and cultural reality in its Atlantic dimension in order to create bridges that promote the exchange between students and teacher from the communities and the Azores. Held u... more >>

Information: Paulo Teves highlights contribution of the Azores to the expansion of the Lusophone world
The Regional Director for Communities stressed today the crucial role played by Azorean emigration since the 17th century in the development of many geographic areas, particularly in Brazil, United States, Canada and Bermuda, thus effectively contributing to the expansion of the Lusophone world. Paulo Teves delivered a paper on "Azorean emigration and the transnationalism of cultural identity" un... more >>