Information: Regional Director for the Communities stresses importance of full integration of migrants into host societies
The Regional Director for the Communities stressed in Australia the Regional Government's commitment to the development of initiatives that "promote the full integration of migrants, both for emigration and immigration." Paulo Teves spoke at the meeting of the International Steering Committee in Sydney, pointing out the various initiatives promoted and supported by the Regional Government with the... more >>

Information: Regional Director for the Communities participates in International Metropolis Conference in Australia
The Regional Director for the Communities will take part in the International Metropolis Conference to be held in Sydney, Australia, between October 29 and November 2. Paulo Teves will attend the event on behalf of the Azorean Government. He will have the opportunity to present and highlight the policies and initiatives implemented by the Azorean Government for migration and promotion of integrati... more >>

Information: Regional Director for the Communities participates in celebrations of the 140th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese emigrants in Hawaii
The Regional Director for the Communities begins Thursday an official visit to Hawaii, where he will participate in the celebrations of the 140th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese emigrants to this North American state. It was an important destination for Azorean emigration in the second half of the 19th century. Currently, a vast community of Azorean descendants still resides in ... more >>

Information: Acquisition of language skills promotes interculturality, says Regional Director for the Communities
The Regional Director for the Communities highlighted in Ponta Delgada the importance of acquiring language skills in Portuguese for the "promotion of interculturality" in the Azores, stressing that "it facilitates communication in the host society." "This course will allow us to have an in-depth knowledge on the social and cultural reality of our islands as well as to foster the creation of privi... more >>

Information: Azorean Government celebrates World Day for Cultural Diversity on Terceira
The Azorean Government marks the World Day for Cultural Diversity through the organisation of various initiatives on Terceira Island with the aim of promoting cultural diversity in the Region, highlighting its richness and importance for Azorean society. The World Day for Cultural Diversity is annually marked on May 21, coinciding this year with the Day of the Region. The celebration programme inc... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities to attend Luso-American Education Foundation annual conference in California
The Regional Director for Communities travels to California to attend the 42nd Annual Conference held by the Luso-American Education Foundation - LAEF between March 15 and 17. On Thursday, March 15, Paulo Teves will meet with young people studying Portuguese at several secondary schools in Fresno. The meeting will take place at California State University, where he will address the importance of ... more >>

Information: Celebrations of the 270th anniversary of Azorean presence in Santa Catarina are source of "great pride," says Regional Director for Communities
The Regional Director for Communities stated in Florianópolis, Brazil, that the celebrations of the 270th anniversary of the Azorean presence in Santa Catarina "a source of great pride for the Azorean People." "27 decades after this day - precisely today - when the first Azoreans set foot in Santa Catarina - the feeling of belonging to the Azores is so intense. This event is indisputably part... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities participates in opening of the "Year of the Azores in Florianópolis"
The Regional Director for Communities, Paulo Teves, will visit Brazil between February 21 and 24 to participate in the official opening session of the "Year of the Azores in Florianópolis" in the context of the celebrations of the 270th anniversary of the Azorean presence in Santa Catarina. The meeting will take place on Thursday, February 22, at Florianópolis City Hall, followed by the ... more >>

Information: Portuguese Language Courses contribute to full integration of immigrants, says Regional Director for Communities
The Regional Director for Communities stressed in Ponta Delgada the importance of Portuguese language courses for immigrants as a determining factor in the "full integration of all those who, not being born in the Azores, chose the islands as their new home." "It is essential to acquire the language skills of the host society in migratory processes insofar as it contributes to a greater and effect... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities defends creation of spaces for the promotion of interculturality
The Regional Director for Communities considered the importance of creating spaces for the "dissemination of the cultural wealth existing in the Azores," through initiatives intended to promote interculturality. "The thousands of immigrants living in the archipelago, our significant Diaspora and the Azorean emigrants who have returned to the islands over the years are a treasure that must be alway... more >>