Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
MOOV programme for internships extended to all years of level 4 vocational courses
MOOV programme for internships extended to all years of level 4 vocational courses
Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas
Press release - supply to Flores and Corvo
Press release - supply to Flores and Corvo
Secretaria Regional do Mar e das Pescas
Public consultation opens on national marine waters assessment reports and environmental targets
Public consultation opens on national marine waters assessment reports and environmental targets
Secretaria Regional dos Assuntos Parlamentares e Comunidades
Regional Government welcomes approval of social mobility aid for all resident immigrants
Regional Government welcomes approval of social mobility aid for all resident immigrants
Nota de Imprensa
January 20, 2025 MOOV programme for internships extended to all years of level 4 vocational courses The new regulations for MOOV - the Mobility, Occupation and Vocational Guidance Programme, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Regional Directorate for Youth, were published today in the Official Journal. As anticipated in December by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, one of the improvements now incorporated in the regulation is the inclusion of more young people among MOOV's beneficiaries and the increase of financial support. The "MOOV Nemésio Pro" sub-programme supports internships as part of level 4 vocational courses on an island in the Region other than the island where young people are studying. Young students attending the 1st and 2nd years of their course are now also eligible and not just 3rd year students. Also within the scope of this MOOV sub-programme, the support grant has increased from 90% to 100% of the Minimum Monthly Wage in the region. Moreover, support has also been created for internship supervisors or coordinators for up to two trips to the island where students are carrying out their internship, which will be valid for the duration of the internship. The "MOOV Visit Pro" sub-programme supports young people enrolled in regular public school and Private Social Solidarity Institutions for field trips to vocational schools on an island other than their island of residence. Young people attending secondary school or equivalent in general education are now eligible, and not just 9th-grade students. In addition to "MOOV Nemésio Pro" and "MOOV Visit Pro," the MOOV programme includes a third sub-programme, "MOOV 360." The latter supports short-term socio-professional internships (maximum duration of 1 to 2 months) on an island other than the one where young trainees live, who are awarded a grant amounting to the Minimum Monthly Wage In the region, with a 5% increase. For each of the sub-programmes, in addition to the specific support for each one, travel costs between the island of residence or study and the island where young people will carry out the internships under the MOOV programme are covered. MOOV was created in 2022. It is an "innovative programme in the Region" to encourage socio-professional occupation and vocational screening of young people, stated Maria João Carreiro. The government official added that these improvements aim to make this programme ‘even more attractive’ for young people, vocational and public schools, IPSS and employers. The goal is to help young people not only acquire skills and get closer to the labour market but also make them more aware of the possibilities and opportunities on each of the archipelago's islands.
January 20, 2025 MOOV programme for internships extended to all years of level 4 vocational courses The new regulations for MOOV - the Mobility, Occupation and Vocational Guidance Programme, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Regional Directorate for Youth, were published today in the Official Journal. As anticipated in December by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, one of the improvements now incorporated in the regulation is the inclusion of more young people among MOOV's beneficiaries and the increase of financial support. The "MOOV Nemésio Pro" sub-programme supports internships as part of level 4 vocational courses on an island in the Region other than the island where young people are studying. Young students attending the 1st and 2nd years of their course are now also eligible and not just 3rd year students. Also within the scope of this MOOV sub-programme, the support grant has increased from 90% to 100% of the Minimum Monthly Wage in the region. Moreover, support has also been created for internship supervisors or coordinators for up to two trips to the island where students are carrying out their internship, which will be valid for the duration of the internship. The "MOOV Visit Pro" sub-programme supports young people enrolled in regular public school and Private Social Solidarity Institutions for field trips to vocational schools on an island other than their island of residence. Young people attending secondary school or equivalent in general education are now eligible, and not just 9th-grade students. In addition to "MOOV Nemésio Pro" and "MOOV Visit Pro," the MOOV programme includes a third sub-programme, "MOOV 360." The latter supports short-term socio-professional internships (maximum duration of 1 to 2 months) on an island other than the one where young trainees live, who are awarded a grant amounting to the Minimum Monthly Wage In the region, with a 5% increase. For each of the sub-programmes, in addition to the specific support for each one, travel costs between the island of residence or study and the island where young people will carry out the internships under the MOOV programme are covered. MOOV was created in 2022. It is an "innovative programme in the Region" to encourage socio-professional occupation and vocational screening of young people, stated Maria João Carreiro. The government official added that these improvements aim to make this programme ‘even more attractive’ for young people, vocational and public schools, IPSS and employers. The goal is to help young people not only acquire skills and get closer to the labour market but also make them more aware of the possibilities and opportunities on each of the archipelago's islands.
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January 20, 2025 Press release - supply to Flores and Corvo The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures informs that, due to bad weather conditions, namely the rough sea conditions that have been prevailing in recent days, the vessels Thor and Margarethe are limited in their operations and unable to dock in the Flores and Corvo ports. This situation is affecting the normal supply of both islands. The Regional Government is constantly monitoring the situation and is making every effort to resume supply to both islands as soon as possible, given the potential windows of opportunity for improved weather conditions in the coming days. At this point, it should be noted that: - The fuel supply vessel São Jorge is already on the island of Faial and will try to dock in Flores and Corvo next Wednesday if the weather forecast and the improvement of sea conditions state are confirmed; - The vessel Margarethe is heavily conditioned by the forecast weather conditions. There is a potential improvement on Wednesday but the swell forecast for the Flores route is not good. The situation is being monitored daily and, as soon as possible, the vessel Margarethe will continue to Flores Island. - The vessel Thor B is awaiting confirmation but it is expected to operate on Wednesday morning in Flores and the afternoon in Corvo. Despite not being responsible for the situation, the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures emphasised that it is constantly monitoring the weather situation. It will do everything within its reach to guarantee regular supplies to the islands of Flores and Corvo, extending its full solidarity with the respective populations.
January 20, 2025 Press release - supply to Flores and Corvo The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures informs that, due to bad weather conditions, namely the rough sea conditions that have been prevailing in recent days, the vessels Thor and Margarethe are limited in their operations and unable to dock in the Flores and Corvo ports. This situation is affecting the normal supply of both islands. The Regional Government is constantly monitoring the situation and is making every effort to resume supply to both islands as soon as possible, given the potential windows of opportunity for improved weather conditions in the coming days. At this point, it should be noted that: - The fuel supply vessel São Jorge is already on the island of Faial and will try to dock in Flores and Corvo next Wednesday if the weather forecast and the improvement of sea conditions state are confirmed; - The vessel Margarethe is heavily conditioned by the forecast weather conditions. There is a potential improvement on Wednesday but the swell forecast for the Flores route is not good. The situation is being monitored daily and, as soon as possible, the vessel Margarethe will continue to Flores Island. - The vessel Thor B is awaiting confirmation but it is expected to operate on Wednesday morning in Flores and the afternoon in Corvo. Despite not being responsible for the situation, the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures emphasised that it is constantly monitoring the weather situation. It will do everything within its reach to guarantee regular supplies to the islands of Flores and Corvo, extending its full solidarity with the respective populations.
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January 20, 2025 Public consultation opens on national marine waters assessment reports and environmental targets The Regional Secretariat for the Sea and Fisheries, through the Regional Directorate for Maritime Policies (DRPM), informs that, under the terms of Article 16 of Decree-Law 108/2010, in its current wording, the report updating the assessment of marine waters and environmental targets of Marine Strategies for Mainland Portugal, Madeira, the Azores and the Extended Continental Shelf is currently out for public consultation until March 1, for the collection of contributions from all interested parties. The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), transposed into national law by Decree-Law 108/2010 of October 13 in its current wording, aims to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) in the marine environment through the development and implementation of marine strategies. The national report, now out for public consultation, is structured in four parts: Part I - Framework: common to all four subdivisions, it sets the framework for the report. Part II - Uses and activities, characterisation and socio-economic analysis: includes, per subdivision, the economic and social analysis - art. 8 (1c) - of the use of national marine waters Part III - Assessment of the environmental status of marine waters: includes, per subdivision, the analysis and assessment of the main pressure descriptors - Article 8 (1b) - and the analysis and assessment of the status descriptors - Article 8 (1a) Part IV - Environmental targets: common to all four subdivisions, it includes the status of the environmental targets adopted in the 2nd cycle and updates them according to the results of the assessment results. Contributions can be sent to the address Direção Geral de Recursos Naturais, Segurança e Serviços Marítimos (DGRM), Av. Brasília, 1449-030 Lisboa or to the email address: [email protected], mentioning the subject: 3º Ciclo DQEM. The documents are also available on the portal of the DGRM, DRPM and the Regional Directorate for Maritime Affairs (DRAM) of the Regional Government of Madeira as well as on the participatory portal: www.participa.pt.
January 20, 2025 Public consultation opens on national marine waters assessment reports and environmental targets The Regional Secretariat for the Sea and Fisheries, through the Regional Directorate for Maritime Policies (DRPM), informs that, under the terms of Article 16 of Decree-Law 108/2010, in its current wording, the report updating the assessment of marine waters and environmental targets of Marine Strategies for Mainland Portugal, Madeira, the Azores and the Extended Continental Shelf is currently out for public consultation until March 1, for the collection of contributions from all interested parties. The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), transposed into national law by Decree-Law 108/2010 of October 13 in its current wording, aims to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) in the marine environment through the development and implementation of marine strategies. The national report, now out for public consultation, is structured in four parts: Part I - Framework: common to all four subdivisions, it sets the framework for the report. Part II - Uses and activities, characterisation and socio-economic analysis: includes, per subdivision, the economic and social analysis - art. 8 (1c) - of the use of national marine waters Part III - Assessment of the environmental status of marine waters: includes, per subdivision, the analysis and assessment of the main pressure descriptors - Article 8 (1b) - and the analysis and assessment of the status descriptors - Article 8 (1a) Part IV - Environmental targets: common to all four subdivisions, it includes the status of the environmental targets adopted in the 2nd cycle and updates them according to the results of the assessment results. Contributions can be sent to the address Direção Geral de Recursos Naturais, Segurança e Serviços Marítimos (DGRM), Av. Brasília, 1449-030 Lisboa or to the email address: [email protected], mentioning the subject: 3º Ciclo DQEM. The documents are also available on the portal of the DGRM, DRPM and the Regional Directorate for Maritime Affairs (DRAM) of the Regional Government of Madeira as well as on the participatory portal: www.participa.pt.
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January 17, 2025 Regional Government welcomes approval of social mobility aid for all resident immigrants The Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities welcomed today's unanimous approval by the National Assembly regarding the proposal for a law extending the social mobility aid to all immigrants residing in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. Paulo Estevão thanked the "constructive participation" of all the parties represented in the Legislative Assembly and the National Assembly, praising "the unanimity and speed of the entire process." The social mobility aid for national air travel by residents of the Azores, created in 2015, was reinstated last November with a restrictive interpretation, excluding immigrants living in the region who are not from European Union member states or Brazil. This new national interpretation of the law in force has affected almost 2,500 of the more than 6,000 immigrants residing in the Azores. According to the government official, it constitutes "clear discrimination and profound injustice" for around 1% of the population living on the nine islands. The Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, at the proposal of the coalition parties supporting the Regional Government, then unanimously approved a preliminary draft law submitted to the National Assembly to "clarify the law and correct its interpretation." It even resorted to the legal procedure of a request for urgent parliamentary debate. Following this decision, the Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities travelled to Lisbon last week to meet with the parties represented in the National Assembly, urging them to "speed up and approve the resolution of this problem." Paulo Estevão was accompanied by the president of the Association of Immigrants in the Azores, Leoter Viegas, and the Regional Director for the Communities, José Andrade, who praised AIPA's "important partnership" throughout this process. The political parties represented in the National Assembly "acknowledged the convenience and urgency of this approval," according to Paulo Estevão, "and thus made a decisive contribution to changing the law, in record time, to everyone's benefit." Now, all immigrants living in the Autonomous Region of the Azores, who work and pay contributions like the rest of us, are legally entitled to the social mobility aid for residents regardless of their country of birth.
January 17, 2025 Regional Government welcomes approval of social mobility aid for all resident immigrants The Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities welcomed today's unanimous approval by the National Assembly regarding the proposal for a law extending the social mobility aid to all immigrants residing in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. Paulo Estevão thanked the "constructive participation" of all the parties represented in the Legislative Assembly and the National Assembly, praising "the unanimity and speed of the entire process." The social mobility aid for national air travel by residents of the Azores, created in 2015, was reinstated last November with a restrictive interpretation, excluding immigrants living in the region who are not from European Union member states or Brazil. This new national interpretation of the law in force has affected almost 2,500 of the more than 6,000 immigrants residing in the Azores. According to the government official, it constitutes "clear discrimination and profound injustice" for around 1% of the population living on the nine islands. The Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, at the proposal of the coalition parties supporting the Regional Government, then unanimously approved a preliminary draft law submitted to the National Assembly to "clarify the law and correct its interpretation." It even resorted to the legal procedure of a request for urgent parliamentary debate. Following this decision, the Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities travelled to Lisbon last week to meet with the parties represented in the National Assembly, urging them to "speed up and approve the resolution of this problem." Paulo Estevão was accompanied by the president of the Association of Immigrants in the Azores, Leoter Viegas, and the Regional Director for the Communities, José Andrade, who praised AIPA's "important partnership" throughout this process. The political parties represented in the National Assembly "acknowledged the convenience and urgency of this approval," according to Paulo Estevão, "and thus made a decisive contribution to changing the law, in record time, to everyone's benefit." Now, all immigrants living in the Autonomous Region of the Azores, who work and pay contributions like the rest of us, are legally entitled to the social mobility aid for residents regardless of their country of birth.
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January 17, 2025 Private media support strengthens diversity of Azorean democracy, stresses Paulo Estêvão The Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, Paulo Estêvão, highlighted today the approval of the Azorean Private Media Incentive Scheme (SIM) at the plenary session of the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, in Horta, which will strengthen the "diversity" of Azorean democracy. "This is about the dissemination of essential information for our citizenship. The information is subject to deontological and ethical principles. It is regulated," he stated at the presentation of the Regional Legislative Decree. Praising the contributions made in the sector and also in the parliamentary speciality, Paulo Estêvão recalled that this is one of the axes of the Regional Government's plan for the private media: SIM is joined by a training programme for journalists, a programme for subscribing to regional newspapers, an institutional advertising component and the full application of the National Plan to support the sector in the Region. "Without considering the national support that can be raised, the Plan has an appropriation of two million Euros. It is a solid plan, capable of turning the situation around," he said. Recalling that "while it is true that there is no democracy without the media," there are also no "journalists without the media to publish their news and pay their salaries," Paulo Estêvão pointed out that "support for the media is fair and fundamental in terms of appropriations" and "in preserving democracy, the greatest of human creations." "It is necessary because, without support, information diversity will disappear in the Region. Currently, RTP Açores has almost as many employees as all the private media combined and receives 88% of state and regional funding. Collectively, the private media only receive 12% of the funds allocated to the media in the Azores. In this new world, overwhelmed by the public media and all the new publications with non-journalistic content, which masquerade as such, private media outlets are on the verge of extinction if nothing is done," he emphasised.
January 17, 2025 Private media support strengthens diversity of Azorean democracy, stresses Paulo Estêvão The Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, Paulo Estêvão, highlighted today the approval of the Azorean Private Media Incentive Scheme (SIM) at the plenary session of the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, in Horta, which will strengthen the "diversity" of Azorean democracy. "This is about the dissemination of essential information for our citizenship. The information is subject to deontological and ethical principles. It is regulated," he stated at the presentation of the Regional Legislative Decree. Praising the contributions made in the sector and also in the parliamentary speciality, Paulo Estêvão recalled that this is one of the axes of the Regional Government's plan for the private media: SIM is joined by a training programme for journalists, a programme for subscribing to regional newspapers, an institutional advertising component and the full application of the National Plan to support the sector in the Region. "Without considering the national support that can be raised, the Plan has an appropriation of two million Euros. It is a solid plan, capable of turning the situation around," he said. Recalling that "while it is true that there is no democracy without the media," there are also no "journalists without the media to publish their news and pay their salaries," Paulo Estêvão pointed out that "support for the media is fair and fundamental in terms of appropriations" and "in preserving democracy, the greatest of human creations." "It is necessary because, without support, information diversity will disappear in the Region. Currently, RTP Açores has almost as many employees as all the private media combined and receives 88% of state and regional funding. Collectively, the private media only receive 12% of the funds allocated to the media in the Azores. In this new world, overwhelmed by the public media and all the new publications with non-journalistic content, which masquerade as such, private media outlets are on the verge of extinction if nothing is done," he emphasised.
