Information: Application period open for "José Medeiros Ferreira" Scholarship for postgraduate courses at the College of Europe
The application period for the "José Medeiros Ferreira" scholarship for postgraduate courses at the College of Europe will run until January 31, 2014. This initiative falls within a programme launched by the Government of the Azores to award scholarships for postgraduate courses in high quality institutions with the aim of training specialised staff in the Region. The College of Europe is a... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira highlights cooperation work in supporting emigrants forced to return to the Azores
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stressed in Ponta Delgada the importance of networking and the partnerships established by the Government of the Azores in "supporting Azorean emigrants who were forced to return to their land of origin." "The action of the Government of the Azores is based on a strategy of proximity, being coordinated with various associations... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores to create Award for Inclusive Good Practices to promote the integration of immigrants, announces Rodrigo Oliveira
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations announced today that the Government of the Azores will create an Award for Inclusive Good Practices. The award is support the integration of immigrants and the promotion of interculturalism." Speaking at the beginning of a meeting of the Regional Advisory Council for Immigration Affairs (CCRAI), Rodrigo Oliveira stressed that t... more >>

Information: Azores are proud to welcome their immigrants, says Rodrigo Oliveira
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated that the Azores "are proud of being a region that welcomes the presence of immigrants." In this context, the government official stressed the importance of the partnership between the Government, local authorities, Private Social Solidarity Institutions and associations to promote the integration of foreign citizens who c... more >>

Information: Azores sign Paris Declaration for Climate
The Government of the Azores signed the Paris Declaration for Climate, which embodies the commitment and contribution of subnational governments to the UN Conference on Climate to be held in December 2015. "The first goal of the Paris Declaration is to highlight the efforts that are already undertaken by regions, provinces and federal states across the world, even when the States to which they b... more >>

Information: Regional Government signs agreement to create Employment Network for Outermost Regions of the European Union
The Regional Government signed today in Brussels an agreement aimed at the creation of a Network for Employment for the Outermost Regions of the European Union in order to provide the best response to needs of local labour markets and ensure maximum effectiveness in achieving the goals of the Europe 2020 Strategy. The agreement was signed by the Regional Under Secretary for External Relations, R... more >>

Information: Government promotes participation of social partners in Forum on Outermost Regions in Brussels
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations, Rodrigo Oliveira, leads the Azorean delegation, made up of several social partners, who will take part in the 3rd Forum on Outermost Region to take place in Brussels from September 30 to October 1. Rodrigo Oliveira will speak on behalf of the President of the Government at the opening session of this event, which will be atte... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira highlights positive impact of EU-USA Transatlantic Partnership on regional economy
The Government of the Azores highlighted the "important" role that the EU-USA Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership can play in the improvement of trade relations as well as in the reinforcement of political and institutional relations between the Region and the USA. However, it is important to safeguard the interests of the Azores in the ongoing negotiation process. "The Government of ... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores takes students from Terceira to Brussels to enhance their knowledge on the European Union
The Government of the Azores will support the travel of a group of students from Tomás de Borba Basic Education and Secondary School (Terceira Island) to Brussels, where they will enhance their knowledge on the European Union and its institutions. Students David Santos, Inês Freitas and Miguel Jarroca and teacher Filipe Almeida will have the opportunity to visit several emblematic plac... more >>

Information: "The Descendants of Atlantis - An Azorean Opera" honours adventurous spirit of the Azoreans who settled in Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, says Rodrigo Oliveira
"The Descendants of Atlantis - An Azorean Opera" is a theatre, dance and music show that pays tribute to the adventurous spirit of the Azorean who settled in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. The event will take place at the Teatro Micalense in Ponta Delgada on Friday on June 20 at 9:30 PM in an initiative jointly organised by the Azorean Government. "The coming of this show to the Azore... more >>