Informação: International sports events promote the Azores as active and adventure destination, says Regional Director for Tourism The Regional Director for Tourism stressed the importance of holding international sports events in the Azores as they promote the archipelago as an active and adventure destination, pointing out the example of the Azores Windsurf Open Foil Challenge that was held on Terceira. Cíntia Martins noted that this event was an opportunity to effectively promote what the Azores have to offer, "not o... Mais >> Informação: Regional school network about to be completed, says Avelino Meneses The Regional Secretary for Education and Culture stated in Horta that, next year, the Azores could be "very close" to the completion of the regional school networks in terms of construction. Avelino Meneses spoke at the Legislative Assembly during the hearings on the proposals for the Plan and Budget for the coming year, announcing that works in Calheta School on S. Jorge and Canto da Maia School ... Mais >> Informação: Azores Triathlon distinguishes the best of active nature tourism in the Azores, says Regional Director The Regional Director for Tourism pointed out in Praia da Vitória the importance of the 2nd Azores Triathlon by conciliating three sports that are in line with the concept of an active nature tourist destination, through which the Azores have become internationally recognised. Filipe Macedo emphasised that this event, which brought together about 50 participants from 16 countries, demonstrat... Mais >> Informação: European Artistic Roller Skating Championship is "excellent opportunity" to promote the Azores, says Regional Director for Tourism The Regional Director for Tourism stated that the organisation of the European Artistic Roller Skating Championship on São Miguel is "another excellent opportunity to promote the projection of the Azores." It allows us to share the best that the archipelago has to offer "in a natural way," namely "a unique nature, deep-rooted traditions and a very special hospitality." "This is how the Gover... Mais >> Informação: Santa Maria student wins first prize in 6th "Ethics in Life and Sport" Literary Contest Isabela Quadrado, student at Santa Maria Secondary School, won this year the first place in the "Ethics in Life and Sport" literary contest with a work entitled "I'm in the Race." This student, who had already came in second place in the previous edition of this national competition, will attend the prize-delivery ceremony to take place in September at the premises of "A Bola" newspaper in Lisbon.... Mais >> Informação: Marta Guerreiro says Red Bull Cliff Diving ensures "effective promotional return" and increases tourism flows The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated that the third stage of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Competition taking place in the Azores ensures "an effective promotional return" and "increases tourism flows." "With this event, we have managed to enhance the visibility of the destination with a high level of national and international promotion that demonstrates the potenti... Mais >> Informação: Azores Trail Run is "important event for dynamics of local economy," says Regional Director for Tourism The Regional Director for Tourism stated in Horta that the fifth edition of Azores Trail Run is an event of great importance for the local economy, in addition to being "a classic of regional sporting events." Filipe Macedo spoke at the presentation of Azores Trail Run, an event involving hundreds of participants from 30 countries that runs on the islands of Pico and Faial on May 25 and 26. The ce... Mais >> Informação: Vasco Cordeiro welcomes board, technical staff and players of Santa Clara The President of the Government welcomed today the Santa Clara Sports Club at Santana Palace. On the occasion, he conveyed to the board, technical staff and players the "pride of the Azores" in the promotion of a regional team to the major football league in Portugal. "Like other achievements in several collective and individual sports in the Azores, the promotion of Santa Clara to the Premier Le... Mais >> Informação: Vasco Cordeiro congratulates Santa Clara on promotion to the Premier League The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, congratulated Santa Clara club on its promotion to the Premier League. According to him, this promotion to major football league in Portugal "dignifies the history of the club and honours the Autonomous Region of the Azores." "The return of the Santa Clara Sports Club to the Premier League demonstrates that, with hard work, dedication and effort, it... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government against creation of regional sports teams, says Avelino Meneses The Regional Secretary for Education and Culture stated in Angra do Heroísmo that the Azorean Government is against the creation of regional sports teams to compete in international competitions "for various reasons." Avelino Meneses spoke at the end of a hearing at the Committee on Social Affairs at the Legislative Assembly on a resolution recommending the Government to establish an Azorean ... Mais >>
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