Informação: LIDE Sea Awards distinguish Azores as representatives of excellence and merit in maritime areas
The LIDE Sea Economy Committee has distinguished the merit and the excellence of the work developed by the Azores with the delivery of the awards "LIDE Sea Preservation 2014: Marine Protected Areas in the Azores" and "LIDE Sea Knowledge 2014: Horta Campus at the University of the Azores." The awards will be delivered at Pátio da Alfândega in Porto on May 31 during a ceremony under the hi... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government estimates installation of 10 thousand solar panels in the Region by 2018
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport conveyed his expectations that nearly 10 thousand solar panels will be installed in the Region by 2018. Vítor Fraga spoke at the signing ceremony of a protocol between the Regional Government, BES Açores and Caixa Geral de Depósitos to facilitate the access to credit for the acquisition of equipment under ProEnergia. The government ... Mais >>

Informação: Vítor Fraga announces creation of AZORES ECOBIKE TRAILS
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced today the creation of the AZORES ECOBIKE TRAILS programme. Speaking during a visit to a MTB trail in Pico Alto on Santa Maria, Vítor Fraga revealed that this programme is intended to create "a network of trails for cycling tourism in a similar fashion to pedestrian trails," thus contributing to the promotion of a regional tourism pro... Mais >>

Informação: Azores implement measures to reduce use of plastic bags in the archipelago
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources conveyed his satisfaction with the consensus reached on the promotion of awareness raising actions, the implementation of an environmental tax and the restrictions on advertising in lightweight plastic bags. These measures are intended to reduce the use of plastic bags and, consequently, their harmful effects on the environment. "We all agree that the ... Mais >>

Informação: Graciosa Island leads ranking of “Sociedade Ponto Verde” on packaging waste take-back
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources revealed that by December last year, the island of Graciosa led the regional ranking of “Sociedade Ponto Verde” on packaging waste take-back, with an average of 94.2 kg per inhabitant. Luís Neto Viveiros spoke on the sidelines of a visit to one of the two existing landfills on Graciosa that will be sealed by the Government. The tender p... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores launches tender for the sealing of landfills on the island of Graciosa
The public tender for the sealing of two landfills on the island of Graciosa was published in the Official Gazette today. Scheduled in the Regional Public Works Charter, this work has a base value of 800 thousand Euros and a completion period of 120 days from the date of the awarding of the contract work. According to the Strategic Plan for Waste Management Plan of the Azores (PEDGRA), waste manag... Mais >>

Informação: Luís Neto Viveiros highlights approval of "shared sea management" by the Constitutional Court
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources considered that the Constitutional Court's ruling vindicates the regional claims by confirming that the management of marine mineral resources is not an exclusive power of the State, as defended by the Government of the Azores. "The ruling of the Constitutional Court clarified that the shared management of the sea should be recognised," Luís Neto... Mais >>

Informação: Azores Geopark Passport praised by European Geoparks Network
The "Azores Geopark Network" is an innovative initiative created within the European Geopark Network was presented by the Regional Director for Tourism at a meeting of the Network's Coordinating Committee that was held in Bielsa, Spain, on Friday. "Organised within the European Geoparks Network, this unique initiative that was highly praised by other members," stated João Bettencourt, who r... Mais >>

Informação: Photography contest marks 10th anniversary of the classification of the Landscape of Pico Island Vineyard Culture by UNESCO
The Government of the Azores will promote a photography contest until April 30. The initiative is organised in partnership with local authorities in the context of the activity programme to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the classification of Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture by UNESCO. Under the title "A glimpse over the Vineyard Culture Landscape - World Heritage," the contest in... Mais >>

Informação: "Amigo dos Parques" Card provides free access of residents to environmental centres
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources presented today the "Amigo dos Parques" (Parks' Friend) Card, being an initiative addressed at all those residing in the Azores. It will provide free access of residents to the environmental centres that are part of the Island Natural Park and 50% discount on admissions to environmental centres on other islands. Speaking at a press conference hel... Mais >>