Information: Rui Bettencourt calls for mobilisation of all Azoreans in the world
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations called for the union and mobilisation of the Azorean People in the world, challenging them to embrace new forms of collaboration in the Azorean projects that is being developed. Rui Bettencourt spoke Friday on behalf of the President of the Government during the celebrations of the 91st anniversary of the House of the Azore... more >>

Information: Rui Bettencourt highlights Azores' potential for European project
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated today that the Azores have a "strong desire and propensity" to take part in the project of European construction through the sea. Rui Bettencourt spoke at the inaugural conference of the Jean Monnet Chair of "Universidade Nova de Lisboa" (New University of Lisbon) on "EU Integrated Maritime Policy and Blue Growth." On... more >>

Information: Rui Bettencourt praises work of Azorean and American young people in community nursing project
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated in Ponta Delgada that the work jointly carried out by Azorean and American nurses in the area of community health is "very enriching and exciting." Rui Bettencourt spoke to a group of students and professors from the universities of Massachusetts and the Azores in the context of the "Bridging the Atlantic" project. He... more >>

Information: Regional Government submitted to the European Commission position on Cohesion Policy
The Regional Government has submitted its position to the European Commission in the context of the public consultation on "EU Funds in the area of cohesion." It considers that this process "should lead to a more effective policy for 2021-2027" and ensure, above all, "a balanced and harmonious development of Europe and its regions in order to respond to new challenges, such as the ones that now ar... more >>

Information: Azores and Canary Islands strengthen partnership through literature and music
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated in Lanzarote that the Azores, like the Canary Islands, "contribute to the European identity through their culture." Rui Bettencourt participated in a literary talk between João de Melo and Pilar del Rio as part of the celebrations of the European Year of Cultural Heritage. On the occasion, he stressed the "threef... more >>

Information: Regional Government promotes multimedia contest for secondary and vocational training school students
Students attending secondary and vocational training schools in the Region may apply for the multimedia contest on the theme "Cultural and natural heritage" until April 23. The event is promoted by the Regional Government in the context of Europe Day celebrations, which will be marked on May 9, and the European Year of Cultural Heritage. Promoted by the Office of the Regional Assistant Secretary o... more >>

Information: Rui Bettencourt highlights "mature strategic line" and "unprecedented" process that united the Azorean people
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated in Horta that the proposal for the Resolution "European Union after 2020," presented by the Azorean Government, is "an ambition, a path and a mature strategic line." It is the result of an "unprecedented" process that involved and united the Azorean people. Rui Bettencourt spoke at the Legislative Assembly during a de... more >>

Information:  Rui Bettencourt defends common regional position for next European financial framework
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations invited today members of the Legislative Assembly to contribute to the construction of a common regional position by jointly preparing the future of Europe, through a "democratic, effective and transparent" decision-making process. Rui Bettencourt spoke at the Parliament in Horta during a debate promoted by the Regional Gov... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores highlights acknowledgement of the importance of Azorean strategy for European policies
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations highlighted the acknowledgement of PSD on the importance of the strategy designed to involve the Azoren civil society in the development of European policies for the post 2020 period. The Regional Government has begun this initiative over eight months ago, involving the participation of business associations, political parti... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores promotes traineeships for young people at the Azores Representation Office in Brussels
According to the order published today by the Regional Assistant Secretary for External Relations in the Official Journal, the application period for traineeships at the Representation Office of the Autonomous Region of the Azores in Brussels runs from January 1 to 31 for the first traineeship period beginning on March 1. In turn, the submission of applications for the second traineeship period st... more >>