Information: Azorean Government surprised with silence of National Government regarding the installation of optical fibre cable in the Western Group
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures conveyed, once again, his "surprise" concerning the lack of response of the National Government on the delay in the installation of optical fibre cable on Flores and Corvo. José Contente questioned "how this process with secured financing has not advanced yet?" For the government official, "the National Government might ev... more >>

Information: "Enlightened warming" raises youngsters' awareness for the effects of global warming
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures stressed today the importance of leisure and educational activities that promote scientific culture in the school community. José Contente spoke at the opening session of the event "Enlightened warming," a theatre play that aims to the raise the awareness of youngsters for environmental issues. The Regional Secretary stres... more >>

Information: SIV Ambulances increase quality of assistance provided in the Azores
Immediate Life Support service (SIV) ambulances entered into operation in the Azores today. S. Miguel and Terceira already have the new emergency medical service vehicles at the service of the population. Faial Island will be the next in the month of April. The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures marked the entry into operation of SIV ambulances in Angra do Heroísm... more >>

Information: Analogue television signal to be switched off in the Azores next Thursday
The analogue terrestrial television broadcasts will cease in the Azorean archipelago next Thursday on March 22. The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures is thus accomplishing a goal established several years ago, which was to include the archipelago in the transition to digital terrestrial television. One should remind that a prot... more >>

Information: Government awards three new scientific research fellowships
The Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures (SRCTE), through the Regional Fund for Science and Technology (FRCT), has opened an application for three new fellowships intended to integrate graduates and master's degree holders into Research and Development (R&D) ongoing in the Region. These projects were approved in an open application under the Net-Biome consortium, which ... more >>

Information: Government awards new doctoral, post-doctoral and management fellowships
Under the recently announced programme for the Promotion of Employment and Competitiveness, the Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures will strengthen its advanced training programmes. In this context, the funding allocated to ongoing applications for doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships has been reinforced in order to extend the number of grants to be awarded. This ... more >>

Information: SIV ambulances enter into operation this month
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures visited today the construction site of a 25 m swimming pool at the Ribeira Grande Fire Station. This visit took place in the context of the celebration of the World Day of Civil Protection. On the occasion, the government official announced that the Immediate Life Support service (SIV) ambulances will enter into operation in the ... more >>

Information: Government launches international call for tenders for the construction of NONAGON
The Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures has launched an international call for tenders for the construction of the first NONAGON building - São Miguel Science and Technology Park. This investment corresponds to the second phase of the NONAGON project, after completing infrastructure planning and the construction of foundations and basements of every building tha... more >>

Information: Scientists and political partners of Net-Biome project to meet in Paris
Representatives from the Regional Secretariats for Science, Technology and Infrastructures and for the Environment and the Sea participated in the Net-Biome final conference as project partners. The event was also attended by biodiversity experts from European outermost regions and territories as well as by representatives from regional, national and European policy-making and scientific research ... more >>

Information: Government supports people with disabilities in the acquisition of equipment and software
The Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures has opened an application for the acquisition of equipment and software in the area of information and communication technologies (ICT), an initiative aimed at the integration of citizens with disabilities in the Knowledge Society. This competition comprises people with physical, mental, visual and auditory disabilities as well a... more >>