Information: Geostrategic position promotes international events in the Azores, says Rui Bettencourt
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated in Ponta Delgada that the Azores also have "a geostrategic position for holding international events." "We have here, at this meeting, the demonstration that the Azores can organise events from all countries on the world stage and are attractive for this," said Rui Bettencourt. He spoke at the opening of the annual me... more >>

Information: Azorean Government reinforces economic and political coordination among archipelagos of Macaronesia
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated in Ponta Delgada that political and economic coordination among the archipelagos of Macaronesia is "fundamental." "We have made very a significant progress in terms of political coordination, fostering a project aimed at integration of the people, culture, transport and economy," said Rui Bettencourt. He spoke at the ... more >>

Information: Innovation is structuring in economic and social progress of European island territories, says Rui Bettencourt
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated in Lagoa on the island of São Miguel that innovation is "the structuring condition in the economic and social progress" of island territories, namely autonomous and archipelago regions such as the Azores. Rui Bettencourt spoke at the 4th international meeting of partners of "Interreg Europe - Islands of Innovatio... more >>

Information: Rui Bettencourt highlights preparation of "strategic" community framework for the Azores over the next decade
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations highlighted in Horta the follow-up of the preparation works of the Multiannual Financial Framework for the 2021-2027 period as one of the main "strategic investments for the future of the Azores." "We have been closely following the preparation works of this Framework, which is paramount to the economy of the Azores over the... more >>

Information: Regional Government wants active and informed citizens about Community policies
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations restated in Ponta Delgada the importance of informing citizens about Community and regional policies and actively involving them in these policies. "We have a legitimate concern in the Azores. It is an obligation for any politician to provide information on their policies as well as to promote the participation and involveme... more >>

Information: Geostrategic position of the Azores remains "extraordinarily relevant," says Rui Bettencourt
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated in Ponta Delgada that the strategic position of the Azores, which was reinforced by the journey of Franklin Roosevelt to the Azores 100 years ago and during World War II, remains "extraordinarily relevant." Rui Bettencourt spoke at the opening session of the 5th Azorean Franklin D. Roosevelt Forum, stressing that it w... more >>

Information: Regional Government promotes training on State Aid
The Regional Government, in a joint organisation with the European Commission and the National Government, promotes a training course on State Aid in Ponta Delgada on October 29. The initiative is directed to the regional administration staff. It will address the concept of State Aid, regional aid and the General Block Exemption Regulation, focusing on Outermost Regions. The training will be atte... more >>

Information: Traditional European tales travel across Western Group Islands
The third phase of the project designated as "Tell Me Other Tales - Assorted Stories from Europe" takes place this week on the Western Group islands, with sessions for schools, the elderly attending day and social centres, and the population in general. The sessions began today at Lajes das Flores School with a session of elementary and middle school students. On Wednesday and Thursday, October 2... more >>

Information: Regional Government challenges entrepreneurs to take advantage of European agreements to promote internationalisation of economy
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations highlighted in Ponta Delgada the importance of taking advantage of European trade agreements for the "internationalisation of Azorean economy". "The trade agreement between the European Union and Canada is bringing new prospects for exports and the internationalisation of the Azores, especially in dairy products, but also i... more >>

Information: Literary talk in Caloura, São Miguel, marks 270th anniversary of arrival of Azoreans in Santa Catarina, Brazil
The Regional Government promotes Saturday, October 21, a "Talk about literature" under the theme "Azores and Santa Catarina: literary approaches" at Caloura Cultural Centre on São Miguel at 6 PM. This talk about Azorean influence in Santa Catarina's literature will be attended by the Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations, Rui Bettencourt, and features universit... more >>