Information: Rodrigo Oliveira highlights "Azorean experience" in Santa Catarina's bobbin lace technique
The Regional Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations highlighted the commitment of those who are participating in the "Training Course on Bobbin Lace: from Santa Catarina to the Azores." In this context, the government official stated that "in addition to learning a technique, participants had the opportunity of experience this activity, which is not just a craft or a technique; it is a... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira defends need to provide European regions with operational means to implement new European funds
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stressed in Brussels the "importance" of providing European regions as soon as possible with the operational conditions for the implementation of the new cohesion policy funds. It will provide "a new stimulus to the promotion of employment and competitiveness in the European Union." Speaking on behalf of the President of the Gov... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira highlights role of youth in the construction of the European project
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stressed the "fundamental role" played by youngsters in the construction of the European project as well as the importance of an active citizenship. In this regard, the government official called for the participation of youngsters in the participation in the European elections to be held on May 25. "I call Azorean youngsters ... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores celebrates Europe Day on Friday
The Government of the Azores will celebrate the Europe Day on Friday, May 9, with the organisation of an initiative that will take at São Roque do Pico Basic Education and Secondary School. The event will also be attended by youngsters from other islands as well as by youngster from seven European countries who are visiting the Azores under the "Comenius" programme (an initiative that aims to... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira stresses contribution provided by Azorean communities to the Azores of today
The Regional Under Secretary for the Presidency for External Relation stressed today "the importance of the contribution provided by Azorean communities to the Azores of today," even those that are further away in time and space such as the communities in Southern Brazil. Speaking on the sidelines of a visit to the premises where a training course "Bobbin Lace: from Santa Catarina to the Azores"... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira takes part in annual conference of the Luso-American Foundation in California
The Regional Under Secretary for External Relations will travel to the state of California where he will take part, on behalf of the President of the Government, in the annual conference held by the Luso-American Education Foundation (LAEF) on April 25 and 26. Founded in 1963, it is one of the largest Luso-American cultural organisations in the USA. The event will take place at the University... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira says European Union should support island farming "in a very clear way"
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations highlighted the importance of the agricultural sector in the islands' economy, defending that the European Union "cannot overlook this reality" and "should support island farming in a very clear way." "The importance of the agricultural sector on European islands is comparatively higher than in European continental regions. Hen... more >>

Information: Azores participate in the 34th General Assembly of the European Islands Commission
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations will participate in the 34th General Assembly held by the Islands Commission of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR).This meeting will analyse the way how the new EU policies will help islands overcoming their challenges and seize opportunities. "Participation in the Islands Commission is very important for the ... more >>

Information: Rodrigo Oliveira highlights opportunities for regions with approval of Charter for Multilevel Governance in Europe
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stressed the "excellent opportunity" that was created for European regions with the approval of the Charter of Multilevel Governance in Europe by the Committee of the Regions at the meeting held this week. "This is a statement made by European regions and municipalities with special political significance at an important of ev... more >>

Information: Committee of the Regions distinguishes specific features of ORs in the promotion of EU agricultural products, says Rodrigo Oliveira
The Committee of the Regions of the European Union adopted a report recommending the European Commission "to take into consideration the specific natural features of Outermost Regions when structuring the information and promotion programmes of EU agricultural products." The adoption of this report was announced today by the Regional Under Secretary for the Presidency for External Relations at ... more >>