Information: Rodrigo Oliveira participates in the meeting of the Bureau of the Committee of the Regions in Luxembourg
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations participates in the extraordinary meeting of the Bureau of the Committee of the Regions to take place next Wednesday in Luxembourg, where the topic of territorial cooperation in Europe will be under discussion. Rodrigo Oliveira will take part in this meeting on behalf of the President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, as Vice... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira praises closer relations between the Diaspora and the Azores
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stressed today the importance of closer relations between the Diaspora and the Azores, defending that "the Regional Government and municipalities should share the goal of establishing a closer relation" with emigrant communities and the organisations that represent them. "Much has been done and I am sure that we will continue ... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira announces granting of "José Medeiros Ferreira" 2015 Scholarship
The Regional Under Secretary for External Relations pointed out in Ponta Delgada that "the College of Europe is an institution of reference at a European level." In this regard, the granting of a scholarship for postgraduate courses at this institution fulfils "one of the main goals of the Regional Government under the promotion of specialised knowledge on matters concerning the European Union and... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira defends proximity of politics to youth as a tool for the defence of Autonomy
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated that the ability of politics to attract young people and create empathy with them "is a fundamental condition for its rejuvenation as a science of governance, negotiation and dialogue, and compatibility of interests with a view to safeguarding public interest.” Rodrigo Oliveira spoke on behalf of the President of t... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira stresses importance of teaching Portuguese to preserve Azorean culture in the Diaspora
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations reiterated the importance of Portuguese language for the promotion of culture and traditions among Azorean emigrant communities, stressing that this is one of the main priorities of the Regional Government. "The promotion of Azorean culture and traditions in the Diaspora by encouraging the learning of Portuguese is clearly a pr... more >>

Information: Group of Students from Ribeira Grande Secondary School wins "Azores: Sea of Cultures" Contest
The Government of the Azores announced Friday that a group of students from Ribeira Grande Secondary School, consisting of students Inês Furtado, Filomena Gonçalves and António Garcia, won the second edition of the "Azores: Sea of Cultures" contest. The contest, sponsored by the Government of the Azores through the Regional Directorate for Communities, was focused on the theme of ... more >>

Information: Regional Government promotes national premiere of the documentary "American in California"
The Government of the Azores promotes the national premiere of the documentary "American in California" by director of Azorean descent Nelson Ponta Garça at Arquipélago - Contemporary Arts Centre in Ribeira Grande on 18 July. This documentary, which had the support of the Regional Directorate for Communities, depicts the contribution of Portuguese emigration, made mostly by Azoreans, f... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira highlights role of the University of the Azores in the external projection and promotion of the Region
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stressed in Ponta Delgada the role played by the University of the Azores in the "external promotion of the Region" as well as its contribution to the "attractiveness of the archipelago for the organisation of international events." Rodrigo Oliveira stressed that the University of the Azores "has been a key pillar in the develo... more >>

Information: Government takes Azorean students to Brussels to deepen their knowledge on the European Union
A group of students from Ribeira Grande Secondary School on São Miguel Island started today a field trip in Brussels where they will deepen their knowledge on the European Union. The initiative is promoted by the Government of the Azores. The winning team of the contest held under the celebrations of the Europe Day celebrations consists of students Maria Raposo, Nuno Rebelo and Pedro Gaipo,... more >>

Information: Government creates programme to support translation of Azorean authors into English
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations announced in Angra do Heroísmo the creation of a programme to support the translation of Azorean authors into English with the aim of publishing and disseminating their works in Bermuda, Canada and the United States of America. With the Emanuel Félix Programme, an initiative of the Regional Government, through the Reg... more >>