Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
Aplicação mySaúde Açores passa a disponibilizar resultados de análises
Aplicação mySaúde Açores passa a disponibilizar resultados de análises
Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
Regional Government and Portos dos Açores establish protocol on Travellers' Points of Entry (TPE) in the Region
Regional Government and Portos dos Açores establish protocol on Travellers' Points of Entry (TPE) in the Region
Presidência do Governo Regional
José Manuel Bolieiro met with EPP Coordinator in European Parliament's Committee on Regional Development
José Manuel Bolieiro met with EPP Coordinator in European Parliament's Committee on Regional Development
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Maria João Carreiro launches tender for construction project for 32 plots in Feteiras
Maria João Carreiro launches tender for construction project for 32 plots in Feteiras
Nota de Imprensa
July 23, 2025 Aplicação mySaúde Açores passa a disponibilizar resultados de análises Desde segunda-feira que os resultados de análises clínicas - feitas a partir dessa data, 21 de julho - passaram a estar disponíveis na aplicação mySaúde Açores. Acedendo-se ao separador “documentos do utente”, este passa a ter acesso aos resultados de forma rápida através do telemóvel sem ter de se deslocar à unidade de saúde onde as análises foram efetuadas. Também a partir desta semana, as informações relacionadas com as consultas, entre elas as marcações, cancelamentos, reagendamentos e lembretes, passaram a ser enviadas por SMS, com o remetente “mySaude”. Os utentes que têm a aplicação mySaúde Açores recebem uma notificação 48 horas antes da consulta marcada e só recebem o aviso por SMS se esta não for aberta num prazo de duas horas. O novo sistema abrange todos os utentes do Serviço Regional de Saúde, quer estejam ou não registados no mySaúde Açores, e aplica-se às consultas dos centros de saúde todas as ilhas e aos Hospitais da Terceira e Horta. O Hospital do Divino Espírito Santo, em São Miguel, será incluído quando for integrado no mySaúde Açores, em data a anunciar em breve. A Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social esclarece que os anteriores métodos de comunicação, como a chamada telefónica e comunicação por carta, poderão ainda ser usados em casos pontuais de utentes com dificuldades de uso de dispositivos móveis e sugere que, nestes casos, as contas destes utentes sejam geridas por outros familiares através da aplicação mySaúde Açores. A aplicação dispõe ainda de um novo separador, denominado ‘dashboard’, que permite ao utente atualizar os seus dados de saúde, como a tensão arterial, peso, ritmo cardíaco e glicémia, para que futuramente sejam incluídos no seu processo clínico, tornando assim mais fácil a comunicação entre o utente e o seu médico, assim como o acompanhamento do seu processo e evolução. A Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social reforça o apelo a todos os açorianos para que instalem e se registem na aplicação ou portal, de forma a usufruir em pleno de todas as suas funcionalidades.
July 23, 2025 Aplicação mySaúde Açores passa a disponibilizar resultados de análises Desde segunda-feira que os resultados de análises clínicas - feitas a partir dessa data, 21 de julho - passaram a estar disponíveis na aplicação mySaúde Açores. Acedendo-se ao separador “documentos do utente”, este passa a ter acesso aos resultados de forma rápida através do telemóvel sem ter de se deslocar à unidade de saúde onde as análises foram efetuadas. Também a partir desta semana, as informações relacionadas com as consultas, entre elas as marcações, cancelamentos, reagendamentos e lembretes, passaram a ser enviadas por SMS, com o remetente “mySaude”. Os utentes que têm a aplicação mySaúde Açores recebem uma notificação 48 horas antes da consulta marcada e só recebem o aviso por SMS se esta não for aberta num prazo de duas horas. O novo sistema abrange todos os utentes do Serviço Regional de Saúde, quer estejam ou não registados no mySaúde Açores, e aplica-se às consultas dos centros de saúde todas as ilhas e aos Hospitais da Terceira e Horta. O Hospital do Divino Espírito Santo, em São Miguel, será incluído quando for integrado no mySaúde Açores, em data a anunciar em breve. A Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social esclarece que os anteriores métodos de comunicação, como a chamada telefónica e comunicação por carta, poderão ainda ser usados em casos pontuais de utentes com dificuldades de uso de dispositivos móveis e sugere que, nestes casos, as contas destes utentes sejam geridas por outros familiares através da aplicação mySaúde Açores. A aplicação dispõe ainda de um novo separador, denominado ‘dashboard’, que permite ao utente atualizar os seus dados de saúde, como a tensão arterial, peso, ritmo cardíaco e glicémia, para que futuramente sejam incluídos no seu processo clínico, tornando assim mais fácil a comunicação entre o utente e o seu médico, assim como o acompanhamento do seu processo e evolução. A Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social reforça o apelo a todos os açorianos para que instalem e se registem na aplicação ou portal, de forma a usufruir em pleno de todas as suas funcionalidades.
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July 23, 2025 Regional Government and Portos dos Açores establish protocol on Travellers' Points of Entry (TPE) in the Region With a view to complying with EU regulations on the non-commercial movement of pets, the Government of the Azores has established a cooperation agreement between the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food and Portos dos Açores (Regional Port Authorities). The agreement was signed today in Ponta Delgada by the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, and the President of Portos dos Açores, Sancha Costa Santos. Recently, there has been an increase in the movement of people and their pets from third countries to the Region. This movement to the Region is not only by air but also by sea, via cruise ships and recreational boats. The protocol signed today aims to provide a space, on the part of Portos dos Açores, where officials from the Agrarian Development Services can carry out official checks, verifying the health conditions and documentation of animals entering European territory for the first time. This will allow animals travelling with their owners to leave the vessels and accompany their owners as they explore the islands. In addition to the two Travellers' Points of Entry (TPE) that already existed at the Ponta Delgada and Lajes da Terceira airports, seven new TPE have now been created at the Ponta Delgada and Praia da Vitória cruise terminal as well as at the marinas of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo, Velas, Lajes do Pico and Horta. According to the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, "this initiative aims to ensure efficient control of the entry of pets from third countries arriving at ports and marinas of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, whether on yachts or cruise ships, thereby reinforcing the Region's health safety measures." "In 2024, 698 checks on pets were carried out at the TPE located at the Ponta Delgada and Lajes airports. We have stepped up control measures to detect the entry of animal diseases in the context of biosecurity, providing greater public health safety for Azoreans and visitors," stressed the government official. The implementation of TPE in the marinas of the Azores is a significant step forward in terms of convenience and modernisation of the services provided to visitors and the necessary protection of biosafety and legal requirements. With this measure, the Azores continue to be a benchmark region for those wishing to travel with their pets.
July 23, 2025 Regional Government and Portos dos Açores establish protocol on Travellers' Points of Entry (TPE) in the Region With a view to complying with EU regulations on the non-commercial movement of pets, the Government of the Azores has established a cooperation agreement between the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food and Portos dos Açores (Regional Port Authorities). The agreement was signed today in Ponta Delgada by the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, and the President of Portos dos Açores, Sancha Costa Santos. Recently, there has been an increase in the movement of people and their pets from third countries to the Region. This movement to the Region is not only by air but also by sea, via cruise ships and recreational boats. The protocol signed today aims to provide a space, on the part of Portos dos Açores, where officials from the Agrarian Development Services can carry out official checks, verifying the health conditions and documentation of animals entering European territory for the first time. This will allow animals travelling with their owners to leave the vessels and accompany their owners as they explore the islands. In addition to the two Travellers' Points of Entry (TPE) that already existed at the Ponta Delgada and Lajes da Terceira airports, seven new TPE have now been created at the Ponta Delgada and Praia da Vitória cruise terminal as well as at the marinas of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo, Velas, Lajes do Pico and Horta. According to the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, "this initiative aims to ensure efficient control of the entry of pets from third countries arriving at ports and marinas of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, whether on yachts or cruise ships, thereby reinforcing the Region's health safety measures." "In 2024, 698 checks on pets were carried out at the TPE located at the Ponta Delgada and Lajes airports. We have stepped up control measures to detect the entry of animal diseases in the context of biosecurity, providing greater public health safety for Azoreans and visitors," stressed the government official. The implementation of TPE in the marinas of the Azores is a significant step forward in terms of convenience and modernisation of the services provided to visitors and the necessary protection of biosafety and legal requirements. With this measure, the Azores continue to be a benchmark region for those wishing to travel with their pets.
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July 21, 2025 José Manuel Bolieiro met with EPP Coordinator in European Parliament's Committee on Regional Development The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, received MEP Andrey Novakov, Coordinator of the European People's Party (EPP) in the European Parliament's Committee on Regional Development, at an audience held at the Sant'ana Palace. The meeting focused on the theme of the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework and specific policies for the Outermost Regions, with special emphasis on the importance of ensuring instruments tailored to the unique characteristics of these regions. The head of the Azorean Government emphasised the active role of the Azores in promoting their solutions, adapted to the islands' context and their status as outermost regions. "Outermost regions, such as the Azores, are not asking for exceptions; they are asking for fairness. We need policies that acknowledge our geographical and economic conditions with specific measures tailored to the reality of the territory," stated José Manuel Bolieiro. The consolidation of POSEI Agriculture, the creation of POSEI Fisheries and the implementation of POSEI Transport were highlighted as priorities to mitigate the permanent additional costs faced by the Region, both in terms of internal supply between islands and in the shipment and export of regional products. "The competitiveness of our products depends on our ability to reach markets. If we do not recognise the additional costs of transport and distance, we are not ensuring fair conditions for development," he added. The meeting took place at a time when the European Commission is preparing a new approach to Cohesion Policy. Therefore, it is essential to step up dialogue with European institutions and highlight the geostrategic role of Outermost Regions in consolidating the European Union's position in the world. Andrey Novakov, Member of the European Parliament since 2014, elected by Bulgaria for the GERB party – Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria, expressed interest and willingness to continue listening to the proposals of Outermost Regions, acknowledging the contribution of the Azores to the construction of more inclusive European policies.
July 21, 2025 José Manuel Bolieiro met with EPP Coordinator in European Parliament's Committee on Regional Development The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, received MEP Andrey Novakov, Coordinator of the European People's Party (EPP) in the European Parliament's Committee on Regional Development, at an audience held at the Sant'ana Palace. The meeting focused on the theme of the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework and specific policies for the Outermost Regions, with special emphasis on the importance of ensuring instruments tailored to the unique characteristics of these regions. The head of the Azorean Government emphasised the active role of the Azores in promoting their solutions, adapted to the islands' context and their status as outermost regions. "Outermost regions, such as the Azores, are not asking for exceptions; they are asking for fairness. We need policies that acknowledge our geographical and economic conditions with specific measures tailored to the reality of the territory," stated José Manuel Bolieiro. The consolidation of POSEI Agriculture, the creation of POSEI Fisheries and the implementation of POSEI Transport were highlighted as priorities to mitigate the permanent additional costs faced by the Region, both in terms of internal supply between islands and in the shipment and export of regional products. "The competitiveness of our products depends on our ability to reach markets. If we do not recognise the additional costs of transport and distance, we are not ensuring fair conditions for development," he added. The meeting took place at a time when the European Commission is preparing a new approach to Cohesion Policy. Therefore, it is essential to step up dialogue with European institutions and highlight the geostrategic role of Outermost Regions in consolidating the European Union's position in the world. Andrey Novakov, Member of the European Parliament since 2014, elected by Bulgaria for the GERB party – Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria, expressed interest and willingness to continue listening to the proposals of Outermost Regions, acknowledging the contribution of the Azores to the construction of more inclusive European policies.
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July 21, 2025 Maria João Carreiro launches tender for construction project for 32 plots in Feteiras The Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, has just awarded another works contract for the construction of new housing in the Azores, this time for the serving of 32 plots in the parish of Feteiras, Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island. The plots, which are part of the Biscoito Housing Development, will be allocated to 32 families through a public tender to be launched after completion of the work and are intended for the construction of single-family houses. The project, which is now underway with a completion period of 150 days, was awarded to Caetano & Medeiros, representing an investment of 1.4 million Euros, financed under the RRP. At the ceremony of laying the first stone for this new project, which took place today, Maria João Carreiro highlighted the "positive progress made in the implementation of the RRP investment in housing." She added that 80% of the overall investment for the Region has already been implemented or is currently being implemented. "We can safely and confidently say that we are making the largest investment in public housing in the Azores," she said, pointing out that 219 new housing units are being built in Ponta Delgada alone, with a current completion rate of 80%, in parishes such as São Roque, Santa Clara, Arrifes, Covoada, Ginetes, Capelas, São Vicente Ferreira and Fenais da Luz. According to the government official, "the investment underway will ensure more housing solutions for different situations and age groups." "Our goal is to increase the public supply of housing at prices compatible with the income of middle-class Azorean families and young people, without neglecting our responsibility to low-income families in serious housing need," she explained. Maria João Carreiro recalled, however, that the early implementation of the RRP in the housing area in the Azores was challenging and demanding. This was not only due to the consequences of the striking lack of investment by socialist governments in the housing stock over a decade, but also due to the administrative and legal procedures that had to be carried out on land acquired by the Region. This is the case of the land where the Biscoito Housing Development will now be built. It was acquired by the Region in 2000, but for over two decades no development permit was ever issued for it. It was not until May 2022 that the PSD/CDS/PPM coalition government carried out the legal procedures to make that land available for the expansion of housing in the parish of Feteiras. The Regional Secretary also praised the "commitment, resilience and good work" of the Ponta Delgada City Council and its Mayor, Pedro Nascimento Cabral, in the municipal response to housing challenges. She also highlighted the "consistent cooperation" with the Regional Government to promote new housing projects and provide access to housing for those living and working in the municipality. Among other guests, the ceremony of laying the first stone was attended by the Mayor of Ponta Delgada, Pedro Nascimento Cabral; members of the Regional Legislative Assembly, Luís Raposo, Carlos Silva, Gualberto Rita and Patrícia Miranda; the Regional Director for Housing, Daniel Pavão; and the President of the Parish Council of Feteiras, Zélia Silva.
July 21, 2025 Maria João Carreiro launches tender for construction project for 32 plots in Feteiras The Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, has just awarded another works contract for the construction of new housing in the Azores, this time for the serving of 32 plots in the parish of Feteiras, Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island. The plots, which are part of the Biscoito Housing Development, will be allocated to 32 families through a public tender to be launched after completion of the work and are intended for the construction of single-family houses. The project, which is now underway with a completion period of 150 days, was awarded to Caetano & Medeiros, representing an investment of 1.4 million Euros, financed under the RRP. At the ceremony of laying the first stone for this new project, which took place today, Maria João Carreiro highlighted the "positive progress made in the implementation of the RRP investment in housing." She added that 80% of the overall investment for the Region has already been implemented or is currently being implemented. "We can safely and confidently say that we are making the largest investment in public housing in the Azores," she said, pointing out that 219 new housing units are being built in Ponta Delgada alone, with a current completion rate of 80%, in parishes such as São Roque, Santa Clara, Arrifes, Covoada, Ginetes, Capelas, São Vicente Ferreira and Fenais da Luz. According to the government official, "the investment underway will ensure more housing solutions for different situations and age groups." "Our goal is to increase the public supply of housing at prices compatible with the income of middle-class Azorean families and young people, without neglecting our responsibility to low-income families in serious housing need," she explained. Maria João Carreiro recalled, however, that the early implementation of the RRP in the housing area in the Azores was challenging and demanding. This was not only due to the consequences of the striking lack of investment by socialist governments in the housing stock over a decade, but also due to the administrative and legal procedures that had to be carried out on land acquired by the Region. This is the case of the land where the Biscoito Housing Development will now be built. It was acquired by the Region in 2000, but for over two decades no development permit was ever issued for it. It was not until May 2022 that the PSD/CDS/PPM coalition government carried out the legal procedures to make that land available for the expansion of housing in the parish of Feteiras. The Regional Secretary also praised the "commitment, resilience and good work" of the Ponta Delgada City Council and its Mayor, Pedro Nascimento Cabral, in the municipal response to housing challenges. She also highlighted the "consistent cooperation" with the Regional Government to promote new housing projects and provide access to housing for those living and working in the municipality. Among other guests, the ceremony of laying the first stone was attended by the Mayor of Ponta Delgada, Pedro Nascimento Cabral; members of the Regional Legislative Assembly, Luís Raposo, Carlos Silva, Gualberto Rita and Patrícia Miranda; the Regional Director for Housing, Daniel Pavão; and the President of the Parish Council of Feteiras, Zélia Silva.
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July 21, 2025 Azores move forward with Smart Tourist Flow Monitoring System The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, has just awarded the contract for the creation of the Integrated Smart Monitoring System for Tourist Flows in the Azores (SIMIFTA) to the Ubiwhere/Digiwest Group. This is an innovative project primarily aimed at strengthening sustainable tourism management in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. The contract for the creation of SIMIFTA was awarded for €598,990.00 (plus VAT) with a completion period of 70 days, following an international public tender. This project is aligned with the strategic targets of the Strategic and Marketing Plan for Tourism in the Azores (PEMTA 2030). It also intends to improve and modernise the management of tourist flows in the Azores. The platform will provide real-time data on tourist profiles, mobility, and visitation patterns on the nine islands. This information will be essential for supporting data-driven decisions, contributing to more sustainable and balanced tourism. The project is funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) under the Administrative Modernisation Incentive System. The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, Berta Cabral, pointed out the importance of this initiative. She stated that, with it, "the Azores are positioning themselves at the forefront of the green and digital transition in tourism, strengthening their commitment to the environmental, economic and social sustainability of the sector."
July 21, 2025 Azores move forward with Smart Tourist Flow Monitoring System The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, has just awarded the contract for the creation of the Integrated Smart Monitoring System for Tourist Flows in the Azores (SIMIFTA) to the Ubiwhere/Digiwest Group. This is an innovative project primarily aimed at strengthening sustainable tourism management in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. The contract for the creation of SIMIFTA was awarded for €598,990.00 (plus VAT) with a completion period of 70 days, following an international public tender. This project is aligned with the strategic targets of the Strategic and Marketing Plan for Tourism in the Azores (PEMTA 2030). It also intends to improve and modernise the management of tourist flows in the Azores. The platform will provide real-time data on tourist profiles, mobility, and visitation patterns on the nine islands. This information will be essential for supporting data-driven decisions, contributing to more sustainable and balanced tourism. The project is funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) under the Administrative Modernisation Incentive System. The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, Berta Cabral, pointed out the importance of this initiative. She stated that, with it, "the Azores are positioning themselves at the forefront of the green and digital transition in tourism, strengthening their commitment to the environmental, economic and social sustainability of the sector."
