Information: Rodrigo Oliveira says European regions should have the conditions to develop activities in the areas with potential
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External relations defended in Porto that, in the context of rural economy, European regions should have the necessary should have the conditions so that they can develop activities in areas with potential; otherwise their modernisation and development may be in jeopardy. "In order to talk about modernisation, innovation in the rural economy as ... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores participates in the meeting of the Commission for Natural Resources of the Committee of Regions
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations, Rodrigo Oliveira, participates in the meeting of the Commission for Natural Resources (NAT) of the Committee of Regions, which will discuss, among other topics, aquaculture in Europe. The event will take place in Vila Nova de Gaia on June 19. This meeting is intended to debate and approve the report on "The future of European... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira defends that emigrants should play an active role in host societies
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External relations stressed in Bermuda the "genuine commitment and determination" of Azorean emigrants in this archipelago to play an active role in the society that welcomed them, "without losing their identity and ties to the Azores." "This integration and contribution as well as the qualities of the Azores are recognised and valued by Bermudia... more >>

Information: Azores and Bermuda to sign agreement that establishes friendship between both peoples, says Rodrigo Oliveira
The Under Secretary of the Presidency of the External Relations revealed that the Governments of the Azores and Bermuda have agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding that will embody, at the highest level, the friendship between the peoples of the two archipelagos of the Atlantic. "This was a very important meeting. Indeed, it was a meeting with political significance that will be projected i... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira says working with European youth ensures the future of forthcoming generations
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated in Ponta Delgada that the "the construction of Europe" requires the joint work of Community institutions working in the area of youth so that we may “listen to their concerns, learn from their experiences and launch new challenges to them." According to Rodrigo Oliveira, "we will only be able to ensure the future o... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira highlights role of cultural diversity in the construction of a better future
The Regional Secretary of the Presidency for External relations stated in Ponta Delgada that cultural diversity in the Azores has a "double dimension and increased relevance," taking into consideration the number of foreign citizens from various nationalities that are currently residing in the archipelago. This trend "contrasts with the migratory path of Portuguese emigration for over more than fi... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira stresses importance of traineeships and specialisation courses provided to Azorean youth by European institutions
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stressed in Ponta Delgada the importance and benefits of the tools provided by the Regional Government to Azorean youngsters, particularly those studying at the University of the Azores, under traineeship programmes at Community institutions and specialisation courses on EU affairs. Rodrigo Oliveira welcomed a group of student... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira says CETA will be an opportunity to increase trade between the Azores and Canada
The Regional Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated in Ponta Delgada that the economic integration of the Atlantic space is a decisive opportunity to increase trade between the Azores and Canada. Rodrigo Oliveira spoke Wednesday at a conference sponsored by the Society for the Business Development of the Azores (SDEA) under the "Embaixadoria" programme. The government officia... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira highlights role of the Azores in the construction of Europe
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated that we, as European citizens of the Atlantic, “can never accept to be told there is only one way for Europe." The government official defended that the European project has managed to find appropriate responses to the challenges it faced in every historical moment. Currently, the exercise of active citizens is indi... more >>

Information: Team from Ribeira Grande Secondary School won the Europe Quiz contest
A team from Ribeira Grande Secondary School, Os Ilhéus, won the Europe Quiz contest, an initiative held in the context of the celebrations of Europe Day 2015 that took place this week on Santa Maria. This team, consisting of students Maria Raposo, Nuno Botelho and Pedro Gaipo, placed first in a competition that involved the participation of nine teams, each representing an Azorean island. ... more >>