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 Information: Azores cannot ignore the "stages" that project us in Europe
The Regional Secretary of the Presidency reiterated today at the Legislative Assembly that the Azores cannot ignore the various "stages" that are vital for projecting the Region at a European context.
With regard to European affairs, we have conducted our political action in accordance with the Statute of Outermost Regions, but the "remaining" is not "wrapping paper" or "scenic areas" to show up... more >>
 Information: Interjovem Card offers 50% discount on SATA
The Regional Secretary of the Presidency announced today the inclusion of "SATA as a partner company" as the main novelty for the 2012/2013 Interjovem Card. This partnership "will promote and expand youth mobility through inter-island air travels."
André Bradford spoke at the presentation of the 2012/2013 Interjovem Card, stressing that the discounts on SATA represents "an asset for card ho... more >>
Information: Regional Government extends secondary education to the island of Corvo
The Government of the Azores approved on Friday a decree amending the teaching level of Mouzinho da Silveira Basic Education School, which will now become Mouzinho da Silveira Basic Education and Secondary School.
The decision was announced by the Secretary of the Presidency at the end of the statutory visit undertaken by the Regional Government to the smallest Azorean island on Thursday and Fri... more >> Information: Horta to host Atlantic Forum in the context of EU Commission's maritime strategy
The Secretary of the Presidency announced yesterday that the city of Horta will be the chosen venue for the Portuguese Seminar of the "Atlantic Forum" to be held under the theme "Coastal and Deep Natural Resources." The event is part of the EU commission's communication: "Develop a maritime strategy for the Atlantic Region."
André Bradford participated in the closing session of the "Rooseve... more >>  Information: RTP-Açores contributes to regional cohesion
The Secretary of the Presidency defended in Horta today that RTP-Açores has always played a key role in the history of Autonomy, providing a contribution to regional cohesion.
André Bradford spoke at the regional parliament at a session of question to the Government and stated that RTP "is perhaps the most visible symbol of working towards the cohesion of the Azores."
Reiterating thi... more >>
 Information: Azorean Government "with clear conscience" regarding its relation with regional local power
The Secretary of the Presidency said this morning that the Government of the Azores "has a clear conscience regarding its relation with local power both institutionally and politically."
André Bradford spoke during a debate raised by the political declaration made by the parliamentary leader of PS/Açores, thus responding to the parliamentary leader of PSD/Açores who "said more tha... more >>
 Information: Azorean Government calls for "political consensus" in the defence of regional interests regarding the American presence at Lajes Air Base
The Secretary of the Presidency urged on Friday for the need of achieving a "political consensus" that allows the Region to speak in “one voice" in the defence of regional interests regarding the U.S. military presence at Lajes Air Base, Terceira island.
The challenge was launched by André Bradford at the Legislative Assembly on Friday during the discussion of four draft Resolutions p... more >>
 Information: Decontamination Plan for Lajes Air Base to be implemented in June
The decontamination plan for Lajes Air Base was presented to the Government of the Azores by U.S. authorities last January and should begin to be implemented in June this year.
The information was provided today by Francisco Tavares, the Azores representative at the Permanent Bilateral Commission of the Cooperation and Defence Agreement between Portugal and the United States, during the meeting ... more >>
Information: Press release from the Council of the Government
The Government of the Azores, which met on the island of São Jorge on February 7, 2012, has decided the following:
1. Allocate 50% of the amount not reimbursed by EU funds to the works of the Cunha da Silveira Museum House, whose public call for tenders will be launched by the Velas Town Hall by the end of this quarter.
2. Launch the public call for tenders for the contract work of the new... more >> Information:
Clarification from the Regional Secretary of the Presidency
Following the Briefing Note issued today by the Azores Union of Workers in Food, Beverages and similar, Trade, Office and Services (SABCES), the Regional Government clarifies the following:
The safeguard of the Lajes Air Base workers' rights and the compliance Labour Agreement under the Cooperation and Defence Agreement between Portugal and the U.S. are subject to ongoing monitoring by the Govern... more >>
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