Information: "Missing the Azores" programme involves 12 emigrants who have not visited the Region for over two decades
The Government of the Azores promotes, from October 31 to November 6, the 12th edition of the Missing the Azores" programme, an initiative that allows emigrants to visit the Region. It is directed at those who, due to economic reasons, have not visited the archipelago for over 20 years. This year's edition will count on the participation of 12 emigrants from Brazil, Canada and the United States, ... more >>

Information: Diaspora institutions are strategic partners of the Government, says Rodrigo Oliveira
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations pointed out today that "the Houses of the Azores and other institutions of the Azorean Diaspora are strategic partners of the Government in the context of the initiatives for the development of regional economy." Rodrigo Oliveira spoke on the sidelines of an audience, on behalf of the President of the Government, with the parti... more >>

Information: Regional Government emphasises rapid development of cooperation with Turkey
The Regional Under Secretary of Presidency for External Relations pointed out today "the excellent relations and the rapid development of cooperation between the Azores and Turkey, a fact which is demonstrated by the decision to move forward with the construction of a tribute park to fighter Koca Yusuf on São Miguel." According to Rodrigo Oliveira, who received in audience a delegation of th... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira reiterates "great importance" of institutional rapprochement between the Azores and São Paulo, Brazil
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations reiterated in Brazil "the great importance of institutional rapprochement between the Azores and São Paulo," expressing his satisfaction with the meetings held with the State Government and the decision to "start a working together in order to identify areas of cooperation." Rodrigo Oliveira spoke Thursday at the end of me... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira visits Azorean communities in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro
The Regional Under Secretary for External Relations begins Thursday an official visit to the Azorean communities in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. During his visit, he will meet with the heads of the Houses of the Azores in these two Brazilian cities in addition to institutional meetings with state and local authorities. "This visit is primarily intended to continue the Regional Government's ... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira highlights importance of strengthening relations between the Azores and Canada
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations met today in Ponta Delgada with the President of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CiCan), Denise Amyot, who is visiting the Azores accompanied by the Commercial Advisor to the Canadian Embassy in Portugal, Eurico Nobre. "This visit is part of a series of actions carried out by the Azorean Government towards an institutional and ... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira highlights recognition of "strategic convergence" between the World Council of Houses of the Azores and the Regional Government
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations expressed his satisfaction with the recognition of a "strategic convergence" between the Government of the Azores and the World Council of Houses of the Azores (CMCA) regarding the role of these institutions in the Diaspora, which was embodied in conclusions of the 18th General Assembly of CMCA, held in Montreal, Canada. "This ... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira praises "vitality" of Azorean communities in the Diaspora
The Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations pointed out in Montreal the "vitality" of Azorean communities in the Diaspora, considering that the Houses of the Azores play an "important role" that is essential to the development of the Region and the projection of the archipelago in the world. "Only then we will be able to enhance and strengthen our relations, gain more space for ... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira highlights willingness of Azoreans to welcome and integrate refugees
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations pointed out in Ponta Delgada the willingness of civil society organisations for the eventual reception of refugees in the Azores, stressing that Azoreans "are well aware of the value of integration into the host society." "Azorean people are well aware of the value of integration and solidarity out there, where they were welco... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira defends importance of maritime and insular dimension of cross-border cooperation in Europe
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations defended in Luxembourg that the importance of the maritime and insular dimension of cross-border cooperation in Europe "cannot be undervalued and should even be reinforced by institutions in the context of their resources and territorial coverage." "The projects developed along the land borders of the Union by neighbouring reg... more >>