Information: S. Miguel, Terceira and Faial to promote information sessions on Creative Europe programme
The Government of the Azores, in partnership with the Creative Europe Information Centre, promotes sessions to disseminate the "Creative Europe" on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira and Faial between March 7 and 9. These sessions begin at 9:30 PM. They will take place at Ponta Delgada Public Library and Regional Archive Tuesday, March 7, at Luís da Silva Ribeiro Public Library and Reg... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores promotes dissemination sessions of Creative Europe programme
The Government of the Azores promotes dissemination sessions of "Creative Europe" programme to take place on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira and Faial between March 7 and 9. The initiative is promoted by the Cabinet of the Regional Secretary Assistant Secretary for External Relations and the Regional Secretary for Education and Culture in conjunction with Creative Europe Information Cent... more >>

Information: Government wants to project the Azores in the world, says Rui Bettencourt
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated in Horta that the Regional Government "is committed to project the Azores in the world and, especially, in Europe." Speaking at the end of a hearing at the Committee on General Policy of the Legislative Assembly, Rui Bettencourt stressed that "whenever the European Union takes a decision, we will be there." According ... more >>

Information: Multimedia contest for Azorean secondary and vocational education students open until April 19
Secondary and vocational education students in the Region may apply to the multimedia contest on European citizenship until April 19. The event is promoted by the Regional Government in the context of Europe Day celebrations to be marked on May 9. The initiative developed by the Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations aims to urge Azorean young people to reflect on Eu... more >>

Information: Young Azoreans should actively exercise European citizenship, says Rui Bettencourt
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations challenged today young Azoreans to actively exercise their European citizenship and participate proactively in the European project. Rui Bettencourt spoke at the seminar on "European Integration and Citizenship," an event directed to the students attending INETESE Vocational Training School. The government official emphasise... more >>

Information: Azores play key role in the governance of oceans, says Rui Bettencourt
The Regional Assistant Secretariat of the Presidency for External Affairs stated in Brussels that the sea is "a strong strategic challenge" for the European Union and the Azores as Outermost Region. "The Azores Sea is a fundamental crossing point for any EU development scenario involving the sea," said Rui Bettencourt. He spoke at the international conference held under the title "Ocean Governance... more >>

Information: It is necessary to innovate and keep up with new dynamics to captivate young people, says Rui Bettencourt in Canada
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations considered that it is essential to not only preserve our tradition and customs, but also to have the "ability to innovate and demonstrate our cultural reality." "It is meritorious and we appreciate all the work they have developed. However, if we want our youth to commit to the mission that has guided your action, we should ... more >>

Information: Rui Bettencourt urges Diaspora to participate in the Azorean project
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations call for the unity of Azoreans and encouraged young people in the Diaspora "to get involved with the Azorean project." Rui Bettencourt spoke at the House of the Azores of Quebec before the members of associations of the Azorean community. According to him, "it is time for young people to participate in the construction of th... more >>

Information: Rui Bettencourt visits Azorean diaspora in Canada
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations starts Sunday, January 22, a visit to Canada where he will establish several contacts with emigrant communities of Azorean origin in the provinces of Quebec, Manitoba and Ontario, in addition to meeting with various entities and institutions. He will also participate in the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of Lusopresse ... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores welcomes report acknowledging importance of POSEI for Outermost Regions
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for Foreign Affairs said the Government of the Azores "welcomes" the publication of a report on the implementation of scheme contain specific measures for agriculture to benefit EU Outermost Regions (POSEI), approved by the European Commission last Thursday. "In addition to some specific conclusions on the implementation of POSEI in the Azores, wh... more >>