Information: Azorean Government intensifies strategic action and surveillance in Brussels
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations reiterated at the Legislative Assembly in Horta the Regional Government's intention to intensify its action with the European Parliament and other European institutions. "We must adopt a strategy for intensifying our action towards the European Parliament," said Rui Bettencourt, who spoke during the discussion of a draft res... more >>

Information: Diaspora Council opens a new period for affirmation of the Azorean People, says Rui Bettencourt
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations expressed today the Regional Government's satisfaction with the publication of the Regional Legislative Decree establishing the Azorean Diaspora Council in the Official Gazette. “This Council of the Azorean Diaspora opens a new period for the affirmation of the Azorean People as far as it will enable all Azorean citiz... more >>

Information: Azorean Government expresses deep regret to Mayor of Gilroy in California
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations, Rui Bettencourt, expressed, on behalf of the Azorean Government, his “deep regret” for the tragic event that took place during the Gilroy Garlic Festival in California, United States of America. In a message addressed to the Mayor of Gilroy, Roland Velasco, the Regional Government regrets that “a moment of... more >>

Information: Regional Government intends to intensify action on European matters
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations expressed in Lisbon the Regional Government's intention to “intensify” its action on European matters in the coming months. Rui Bettencourt highlighted the “new institutional cycle” of the European Union with a new European Commission, a new European Parliament and also with the definition of the Mult... more >>

Information: Rui Bettencourt highlights strength of Azorean community in the United States
The Regional Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations highlighted in Ponta Delgada the "strength" of the Azorean community in the United States of America. Rui Bettencourt spoke at the end of a hearing with a delegation from the State of Rhode Island that is visiting the Azores. On the occasion, he stressed that this delegation consisted of officials, senators and the Mayor of Providence... more >>

Information: Rui Bettencourt restates importance of young Azoreans in shaping the future of Europe
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations restated in Ponta Delgada the importance of the participation of Azorean youth in building the future of Europe. Rui Bettencourt spoke after welcoming the students of Santa Maria Basic Education and Secondary School, winners of "The Azores, Europe, the Future" multimedia contest. On the occasion, he stressed that they are "s... more >>

Information: Regional Government participates in 1st World Congress of Portuguese Diaspora Networks
The Regional Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations, Rui Bettencourt, will participate in the First World Congress of Portuguese Diaspora Networks to take place Saturday in Porto. The Regional Government's participation in this meeting intends to convey the importance of the Azorean Diaspora nationwide. This is also an opportunity to express its satisfaction at the reinforcement of the... more >>

Information: Involvement of citizens in development of the Region involves the Diaspora Council, says Rui Bettencourt
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations restated at the Legislative Assembly in Horta that the Regional Government intends to promote "citizen involvement policies" in the development of the archipelago, wherever they are. "Therefore, this is the moment to take action so that we can create the conditions for the Azoreans living outside the Region to participate in... more >>

Information: Applications for internship at the Azores Office in Brussels open until July 31
According to the order published by the Regional Assistant Secretary for External Relations in the Official Journal, the submission of applications for the internship at the Representation Office of the Autonomous Region of the Azores in Brussels runs from July 1 to 31. The internship period begins on November 1. With an initial length of three months, the internship may be extended for equal per... more >>

Information: European project conducts survey on innovation and entrepreneurship among young Azoreans
The Regional Director for European Affairs highlighted in Ponta Delgada the survey on entrepreneurship and innovation among young people from all islands of the archipelago under the "Islands of Innovation" project. "The implementation of the project for the studying of entrepreneurship and innovation took into consideration the younger generations that are now entering the labour market, who have... more >>