Information: Azorean Government supports Porto Judeu companies affected by bad weather
The Regional Government will support the four companies from Porto Judeu that were affected by the bad weather that hit that village in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira Island. The Government's decision, which was published in an order issued by the Vice-President, stipulates the support of 75% of the losses recorded, covering the portion that was not covered by insurance. Wit... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga reiterates Government's interest in being partner of technological projects that bring added value to the Region
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport conveyed the Azorean Government's interest in establishing partnerships in the area of technology for the implementation of new projects in the Azores that bring added value to the Region. During his visit to the European Space Agency Station on Santa Maria and to the installation works of the Galileo Sensor System Station (GSS), one of the ground... more >>

Information: Azores are "Preferred Destination" of European Travel Agents' and Tour Operators' Associations in 2014
The Azores will receive the distinction of ECTAA's Preferred Destination of the Year 2014, thus becoming the "Preferred Destination" of the European Travel Agents' and Tour Operators' Associations (ECTAA) next year. "The Azores will benefit from a series of actions intended to disseminate the information and promotional materials of our destination, such as the ECTAA site, newsletters, public pr... more >>

Information: Regional Government opens tender for support to ICT spaces
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced today in Nordeste, São Miguel Island, that the Government of the Azores has opened the tender for the allocation of support to the operation of ICT spaces. Speaking on the sidelines of a visit to the ICT Space in Achada do Nordeste, Vítor Fraga revealed that the support reaches an overall amount of 600 thousand Euros, which cor... more >>

Information: Regional Government creates working group to develop Atlantic hub at Praia da Vitória Port
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced today the creation of a working group "that will be in charge of developing the project in the operational and economic components" in order to turn the Praia da Vitória Porto into "a true Atlantic hub for cargo distribution from and to Europe." Speaking during a visit to the port facilities, Vítor Fraga revealed that the group ... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga says the Azores have "exceptional conditions" for events such as Red Bull Cliff Diving
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said on Saturday that the Azores have "exceptional conditions" for the organisation of events such as the Red Bull Cliff Diving. The government official stressed that this is a "highly prominent event both nationally and internationally." For Vítor Fraga, "this evidence demonstrates the good things the Azores have to offer, a Region where ther... more >>

Information: Vítor Fraga challenges construction sector to use Azorean materials
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport challenged "companies and businesspeople [in the construction industry] to introduce new products" in this sector. Vítor Fraga spoke at the opening session of the meeting of the Regional Council of Public Works, where the Catalogue of Endogenous Products and materials produced and processed in the Region was presented. The government official ... more >>

Information: Regional Government anticipates public calls for tenders for contract works amounting to over 84 million Euros
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced on Friday that the Government of the Azores has decided, based on the projects already concluded, to anticipate the launch of public tenders for interventions to be carried out on all islands, representing an investment over 84 million Euros. Speaking at the opening session of the meeting of the Regional Council of Public Works (CROP)... more >>

Information: National Government’s silence on Public Service Obligations “is not good news,” says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport reminded that to date, the National Government has yet to follow up the proposed revision of the Air Transport Public Service Obligations, considering that it is necessary “to be careful as the decisions taken by the National Government have not been favourable to the Azores.” Vítor Fraga delivered a speech on “Development an... more >>

Information: Intervention in Carapacho beach area is concluded
The works in the area surrounding the Carapacho Pool on the island of Graciosa have been concluded. This beach area now meets all the conditions it had before the bad weather conditions that caused damages last winter.The Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Transport, has carried out several interventions on the site, including the consolidation of walls, the repair of pav... more >>