Information: Rodrigo Oliveira defends proposals submitted by the Azores and ORs at the European Parliament "The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations met in Brussels with MEP Younous Omarjee, the official in charge of preparing the EU Parliament's report on "Optimising the potential of outermost regions by creating synergies between the EU Structural Funds and other EU programmes."
During the meeting, Rodrigo Oliveira congratulated French MEP for this report and noted the r... more >>
Information: "DOC-Europa" film cycle in exhibition on Faial from January 15 to 17
The Government of the Azores promotes the film cycle "DOC_EUROPA III" on the island of Faial from January 15 to 17. This initiative consists in an exhibition of documentaries from each EU Member-State that focus on the theme the European Union of Citizens.
Sessions will take place at the João José da Graça Public Library and Regional Archives in the city of Horta on Wednesday at... more >>
Information: Regional Government creates José Medeiros Ferreira Programme The Regional Government has approved the establishment of José Medeiros Ferreira Programme, an initiative intended to award scholarships for postgraduate courses in "institutions of acknowledged quality and prestige in the area of specialised teaching on European affairs."
The resolution issued by the Council of the Government, published in the Official Journal on Friday, considers the fact ... more >> Information: Regional Government awards "priority status” to training of Azorean staff on European matters, says Rodrigo Oliveira The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated that the training of Azorean staff on European matters is a “clear priority" for the Government, making the best use of the opportunities provided by the European Union.
“As the entry into force of a new Community framework is near and at a time when EU direct funding programmes are being prepared, such as H... more >>
Information: Government wants to promote outreach work with immigrant communities in the Azores, says Rodrigo Oliveira The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations highlighted the “multi- and inter-cultural convergence" the Azores are living, stressing that the Regional Government aims to develop an outreach work with immigrant communities residing in the archipelago.
"In fact, the Government of the Azores intends to promote an outreach work with all communities, comprising over 80... more >>
Information: Azorean Government defends specificity of ORs in revision of the European Union Solidarity Fund In a report on the amendments to the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF), the Government of the Azores highlights the "growing importance" of this support tool for European regions, allowing them "to cope with major catastrophes." The Government also defends specific rules for its implementation in Outermost Regions (ORs), given their increased vulnerability to natural catastrophes, especially a... more >> Information: Azorean Government celebrates International Migrants Day The Government of the Azores celebrates the International Migrants Day with an initiative to take place at the Ponta Delgada Public Library and Regional Archives on Wednesday, December 18, at 7 PM.
Organised in partnership with the Azores Immigrant Association (AIPA) and the Immigrant Support Community Centre, this event aims to foster interculturalism, promoting the values of diversity and cult... more >>
Information: Azorean emigrant communities residing in Canada are "source of pride," says Rodrigo Oliveira The Regional Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations said today in Ribeira Grande that the Azorean communities residing in Canada are a "source of pride" for the Region, especially for their "example of integration" at a social, cultural, economic and political level. "From name places to business sector, Universities, culture and community and social organisations, the Azores have a st... more >>
Information: Regional Government celebrates "60 Years of Azorean Emigration to Canada" The Government of the Azores promotes the Congress "60 Years of Azorean Emigration to Canada" from December 2 to 5. This initiative is part of the regional celebrations of this milestone. Organised on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira and Faial, the event aims to honour and promote the important contribution provided by the Azorean community to the development of Canada at various levels as... more >>
Information: Rodrigo Oliveira highlights role of Houses of the Azores in projecting the Region abroad The Regional Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations highlighted today in Horta the role played by the Houses of the Azores in the promotion of the Region abroad, defending the importance of extending their activities to areas such as the promotion of tourism and the attraction of external investment.
"Recognising the maturity, relevance and indispensability of their role in the promo... more >>
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