Information: Assembly of the World Council of the Houses of the Azores to meet in the Region next year
The 15th Assembly of the World Council of the Houses of the Azores, scheduled for next year, will be organised by the Regional Directorate for Communities (DRC) in the archipelago. The information was provided by the Regional Director for Communities, Graça Castanho, at the closing session of the 14th World Assembly of Houses of the Azores that was held in Rio de Janeiro last Sunday. I... more >>

Information: Government promotes “Intercultural Summer Camp”
The “Intercultural Summer Camp” is an initiative of the Government of the Azores, organised by the Regional Directorate for Communities, to be held from July 9 to 14. It is addressed at Azorean youngsters or of Portuguese descent residing in Brazil, Uruguay, Canada, United States and Bermuda as well as at immigrants living in the archipelago. Participants must be enrolled at public se... more >>

Information: Azores host world conference on Migrations
The public policies promoted by the Regional Government in the area of emigration and immigration will be under analysis by world experts who will participate in the 16th International Metropolis Conference to take place in Ponta Delgada in September. The announcement was made on Monday morning at a press conference by the Secretary of the Presidency, who stressed that this event is the main wor... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities visits Uruguay
The Regional Director for Communities, Maria da Graça Castanho, made a working visit to Uruguay, where she had the opportunity to become acquainted with the spaces where Azorean cultural references are visible. During this visit, Maria da Graça Castanho met with governmental entities of the country as well as with the Cultural Association Los Azoreños, headquartered in San Carlos,... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities visits Communities in the United States of America
The Regional Director for Communities, Maria da Graça Castanho, is making a business trip to the United States, Brazil and Uruguay in order to closely contact with the emigrant institutions and communities rooted in these countries. During her trip to North America, the Regional Director for Communities met with the Research Centre for Human Rights of Boston College, MAPS - Massachusetts... more >>

Information: “Vulcão dos Capelinhos – Testemunhos” released on Faial tomorrow
The Regional Directorate for Communities, in partnership with FaiAlentejo, promotes the release of the work “Vulcão dos Capelinhos – Testemunhos” (Capelinhos Volcano – Testimonials) which will take place at the auditorium of the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre on the island Faial tomorrow at 6:30 PM. This work contains peculiar, but valid facts that portray a... more >>

Information: Carlos César says that tribute paid by the city of Toronto to the House of the Azores is an honour that brings responsibility to the community
Carlos César stressed on Monday the importance of the tribute paid by the Toronto City Hall to the Azorean Community of Ontario which named the street where the House of the Azores is located as “House of the Azores Way.” The President of the Regional Government presided over the ceremony, which was attended by the Mayor of Toronto City Hall, Rob Ford, several personalities from ... more >>

Information: Carlos César wants emigrants to preserve their cultural heritage
“It is very important that you keep our culture alive in this country. Do not let the Azorean and Portuguese culture die.” With this call, the President of the Regional Government concluded the speech he delivered on Saturday night during a dinner hosted by the House of the Azores of Ontario to honour those who have contributed to the construction of its premises; a street in Toronto ... more >>

Information: Carlos César points out successful emigrants as source of pride and example to follow
The President of the Government considers that the emigrants that have proved to be successful entrepreneurs are not only a source of pride for the Azores, but also for the cities and countries where they have developed their activities. Carlos César spoke during a gathering hosted by José Melo, a prominent Luso-Canadian businessman operating in construction and stone industry sector, ... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores launches LEGAL Programme in partnership with institutions from the Azores, USA and Canada
From April 14 to 19, the Sheriff of Bristol County, Thomas Hodgson, will visit the Azores for a series of work meetings in the area of deportation to be held on the islands of São Miguel and Terceira at the invitation of the Regional directorate for Communities (DRC). This visit takes places in the context of the European Year of Volunteering and the Regional Directorate for Communities wil... more >>