Information: Rodrigo Oliveira calls Azorean youngsters to become involved in the construction of a more cohesive Europe
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations called today Azorean youngsters to become involved in the construction of a more united Europe that will increasingly promote solidarity among all citizens and pay more attention to regions, such as the Azores, which face specific constraints related to their outermost position. "We have encouraged youngsters to seize the immen... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira says visit of Premier of Bermuda opened new phase in relation with the Azores
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated today that the visit of the Premier of Bermuda to the Azores opened "a new phase in the relation and institutional proximity between both territories," stressing that it is also "a source of great satisfaction for the Azorean community in Bermuda.” Rodrigo Oliveira spoke after exchanging farewell greetings with Mich... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira highlights importance of the sea to the Azores and Bermuda
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations pointed out in Horta the importance that the Government of the Azores and Bermuda attach to the sea, stressing the existence of lines of action that are common to the governments of both Atlantic archipelagos. "The sea is one of the areas included in the Memorandum of Understanding signed yesterday that was awarded priority st... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira says Autonomy brought the Azores closer to the Diaspora
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations pointed out today that "Autonomy has rekindled the fraternal ties between the Azores and their Diaspora and helped building, over the last 40 years, a relation of proximity, respect and affectivity between the Region and Azorean Communities." Rodrigo Oliveira spoke on behalf of the President of the Government at the meeting of t... more >>

Information: "Azores - Autonomy and Europe" contest selected teams to participate in Europe Day celebrations
The teams that will represent the Azores in Europe Day celebrations to be held on the island of São Jorge on May 9 have already been selected through the contest "Azores - Autonomy and Europe 1976/1986/2016." Launched earlier this year, this multimedia work contest featured the participation of 11 teams from 10 secondary and vocational training schools, whose works were evaluated taking into ... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira participates in the 30th session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg
The Regional Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations will participate, on behalf of the President of the Government, in the 30th session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe to take place this week. Rodrigo Oliveira, as alternate member of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, will take part in the works of the plenary session of the Congress Tuesday... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira highlights "important step" for the participation of the Azores in the Council of Portuguese Communities
The Regional Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations met in Lisbon with the Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, a meeting which allowed us to take "an important step" regarding the institutional participation of the Azores in the Council of Portuguese Communities. Rodrigo Oliveira conveyed his satisfaction with "the appreciation and recognition" of José Luís Carneir... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira defends coordination between European institutions to address effects of the crisis in the milk sector
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relation stated in Brussels that "size and severity" of the crisis in the milk sector in Europe "calls for a reinforcement of the action and coordination between the Committee of the Regions and the European Parliament," following the broad confluence of various positions on this matter. Rodrigo Oliveira spoke Tuesday on the sidelines of ... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira restates beginning of new period in relations between the Azores and Madeira
The Regional Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations highlighted in Horta the broad consensus achieved by political forces represented at the Legislative Assembly on the importance of the visit made by the President of the Government of Madeira to the Azores, at the invitation of President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro. "This official visit fully complied with its goals, marking a n... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira defends "decisive support" of the European Union to regions affected by the crisis in the dairy sector
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations defended in Brussels the need for the European Union to "decisively support" regions with aptitude for milk production, warning for the "serious crisis" the sector is facing. "The European Union must decisively support the more traditional sectors in regions, such as the Azores, with aptitude for dairy production," Rodrigo Olive... more >>