Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
Governo Regional investiu mais de um milhão de euros no pagamento de propinas aos estudantes açorianos no Ensino Superior nos últimos cinco anos
Governo Regional investiu mais de um milhão de euros no pagamento de propinas aos estudantes açorianos no Ensino Superior nos últimos cinco anos
Vice-Presidência do Governo Regional
Governo Regional investe na capacitação digital e tecnológica dos jovens açorianos
Governo Regional investe na capacitação digital e tecnológica dos jovens açorianos
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Public tender open for allocation of 52 new apartments in Ribeira Grande on lease with purchase option scheme
Public tender open for allocation of 52 new apartments in Ribeira Grande on lease with purchase option scheme
Secretaria Regional dos Assuntos Parlamentares e Comunidades
Paulo Estêvão reiterates Government's commitment to Houses of the Azores based in Mainland Portugal
Paulo Estêvão reiterates Government's commitment to Houses of the Azores based in Mainland Portugal
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January 26, 2026 Governo Regional investiu mais de um milhão de euros no pagamento de propinas aos estudantes açorianos no Ensino Superior nos últimos cinco anos A Secretária Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social, Mónica Seidi, informa que já se encontra efetuado o pagamento de propinas referente ao ano letivo 2025/2026, no âmbito do programa de apoio a estudantes do Ensino Superior residentes na Região Autónoma dos Açores. Esta medida tem como objetivo apoiar o pagamento de propinas a estudantes residentes na Região Autónoma dos Açores há pelo menos três anos, através da concessão de um apoio anual, contribuindo para a sua permanência e sucesso no Ensino Superior. O apoio é integralmente financiado pelo Orçamento da Região Autónoma dos Açores e traduz-se na atribuição de um valor individual de 232,33 euros por estudante, correspondente a um terço do valor máximo da propina, conforme definido pela Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior (DGES). Relativamente ao ano letivo 2025/2026, foram submetidas 1.186 candidaturas, das quais 1.019 foram aprovadas, correspondendo ao número total de beneficiários. Nos últimos cinco anos, este programa permitiu apoiar 4.908 estudantes, representando um investimento global de 1.140.275,64 euros, refletindo o compromisso do Governo dos Açores com a promoção da igualdade de oportunidades no acesso e na permanência no Ensino Superior. Segundo a Secretária Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social, esta medida “constitui um importante instrumento de apoio às famílias açorianas e aos jovens estudantes, reforçando a aposta do Governo Regional na qualificação dos recursos humanos e no futuro da Região”.
January 26, 2026 Governo Regional investiu mais de um milhão de euros no pagamento de propinas aos estudantes açorianos no Ensino Superior nos últimos cinco anos A Secretária Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social, Mónica Seidi, informa que já se encontra efetuado o pagamento de propinas referente ao ano letivo 2025/2026, no âmbito do programa de apoio a estudantes do Ensino Superior residentes na Região Autónoma dos Açores. Esta medida tem como objetivo apoiar o pagamento de propinas a estudantes residentes na Região Autónoma dos Açores há pelo menos três anos, através da concessão de um apoio anual, contribuindo para a sua permanência e sucesso no Ensino Superior. O apoio é integralmente financiado pelo Orçamento da Região Autónoma dos Açores e traduz-se na atribuição de um valor individual de 232,33 euros por estudante, correspondente a um terço do valor máximo da propina, conforme definido pela Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior (DGES). Relativamente ao ano letivo 2025/2026, foram submetidas 1.186 candidaturas, das quais 1.019 foram aprovadas, correspondendo ao número total de beneficiários. Nos últimos cinco anos, este programa permitiu apoiar 4.908 estudantes, representando um investimento global de 1.140.275,64 euros, refletindo o compromisso do Governo dos Açores com a promoção da igualdade de oportunidades no acesso e na permanência no Ensino Superior. Segundo a Secretária Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social, esta medida “constitui um importante instrumento de apoio às famílias açorianas e aos jovens estudantes, reforçando a aposta do Governo Regional na qualificação dos recursos humanos e no futuro da Região”.
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January 26, 2026 Governo Regional investe na capacitação digital e tecnológica dos jovens açorianos O Vice-Presidente do Governo Regional dos Açores, Artur Lima, esteve hoje em Velas para formalizar um protocolo de cooperação entre o Governo Regional e a Escola Profissional da Ilha de São Jorge, que permitirá a abertura de um Curso Iniciante de Programação em OutSystems. Para Artur Lima, “esta é uma iniciativa do maior interesse regional, que possibilita a criação de uma formação especializada na área digital, mitigando diferenças territoriais no acesso a qualificações tecnológicas”. O Vice-Presidente considerou ser imperativo prosseguir com a aposta na capacitação digital e tecnológica dos jovens açorianos, promovendo a sua fixação nos Açores. O protocolo de cooperação assinado entre o Governo Regional e a Escola Profissional da Ilha de São Jorge prevê um apoio financeiro no montante de 35 mil euros, visando reforçar as competências digitais dos formandos, aumentar a sua empregabilidade, e estimular a criação de novas oportunidades profissionais no setor tecnológico. Ao mesmo tempo, a medida pretende contribuir para a atração e fixação de atividade económica de base tecnológica na Região, bem como reduzir as assimetrias territoriais no acesso à formação especializada em tecnologias digitais. O Governo Regional “está a agir para promover a coesão territorial e o reforço da competitividade regional, de olhos postos no futuro”, sublinhou o governante. "Este é um eixo de desenvolvimento estratégico para a Região. Apostamos no futuro dos nossos jovens, na sua formação especializada, e na criação de condições que reforçam o ecossistema de inovação tecnológica dos Açores”, salientou Artur Lima. Este apoio concedido pelo Vice-Presidência do Governo Regional dos Açores é atribuído no âmbito do sistema de incentivos financeiros PRO-SCIENTIA. O Curso Iniciante de Programação em OutSystems disponibiliza 22 vagas e terá uma carga horária total de 486 horas, decorrendo até 22 de junho de 2026. A formação integra 430 horas de componente prática, 56 horas de formação teórica e 15 horas dedicadas a avaliação.
January 26, 2026 Governo Regional investe na capacitação digital e tecnológica dos jovens açorianos O Vice-Presidente do Governo Regional dos Açores, Artur Lima, esteve hoje em Velas para formalizar um protocolo de cooperação entre o Governo Regional e a Escola Profissional da Ilha de São Jorge, que permitirá a abertura de um Curso Iniciante de Programação em OutSystems. Para Artur Lima, “esta é uma iniciativa do maior interesse regional, que possibilita a criação de uma formação especializada na área digital, mitigando diferenças territoriais no acesso a qualificações tecnológicas”. O Vice-Presidente considerou ser imperativo prosseguir com a aposta na capacitação digital e tecnológica dos jovens açorianos, promovendo a sua fixação nos Açores. O protocolo de cooperação assinado entre o Governo Regional e a Escola Profissional da Ilha de São Jorge prevê um apoio financeiro no montante de 35 mil euros, visando reforçar as competências digitais dos formandos, aumentar a sua empregabilidade, e estimular a criação de novas oportunidades profissionais no setor tecnológico. Ao mesmo tempo, a medida pretende contribuir para a atração e fixação de atividade económica de base tecnológica na Região, bem como reduzir as assimetrias territoriais no acesso à formação especializada em tecnologias digitais. O Governo Regional “está a agir para promover a coesão territorial e o reforço da competitividade regional, de olhos postos no futuro”, sublinhou o governante. "Este é um eixo de desenvolvimento estratégico para a Região. Apostamos no futuro dos nossos jovens, na sua formação especializada, e na criação de condições que reforçam o ecossistema de inovação tecnológica dos Açores”, salientou Artur Lima. Este apoio concedido pelo Vice-Presidência do Governo Regional dos Açores é atribuído no âmbito do sistema de incentivos financeiros PRO-SCIENTIA. O Curso Iniciante de Programação em OutSystems disponibiliza 22 vagas e terá uma carga horária total de 486 horas, decorrendo até 22 de junho de 2026. A formação integra 430 horas de componente prática, 56 horas de formação teórica e 15 horas dedicadas a avaliação.
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January 26, 2026 Public tender open for allocation of 52 new apartments in Ribeira Grande on lease with purchase option scheme The public tender for the allocation of 52 new apartments in the Trás-os-Mosteiros housing development in Largo das Freiras, parish of Matriz, municipality of Ribeira Grande, São Miguel Island, is now open, comprising three one-bedroom apartments, 31 two-bedroom apartments and 18 three-bedroom apartments. Applications must be submitted between today, January 26, and February 25, by completing the appropriate form, available on the Regional Housing Directorate (DRH) website at https://portal.azores.gov.pt/web/drh/concursos, accompanied by the documents listed in Article 7 of the Regulations on the Lease with Purchase Option Scheme, and delivered in one of the following formats: DRH Services, located at Rua Dr. João Francisco de Sousa, no. 30, 9500-187 Ponta Delgada; RIAC - Integrated Citizen Support Network Offices; Registered post with acknowledgement of receipt to the Regional Housing Directorate, located at Rua Dr. João Francisco de Sousa, n.º 30, 9500-187 Ponta Delgada; DRH email address - [email protected]. Under the terms of the Order issued by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, the 52 apartments, resulting from regional and community public investment of over €7 million under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), will be allocated on a lease with purchase option scheme. The purchase option can be exercised by the tenant one year after signing the lease agreement. The Regulations, which contain all the information about the procedures and conditions for accessing and allocating housing, are available for consultation on the DRH website. Any requests for clarification on the understanding and interpretation of the Regulations should be addressed to the president of the jury and submitted by the interested parties in writing to the DRH Services in Ponta Delgada. Alternatively, they should be sent to the email address [email protected] no later than February 10, 2026. Requests will be answered within a maximum of three working days from the date on which they are received.
January 26, 2026 Public tender open for allocation of 52 new apartments in Ribeira Grande on lease with purchase option scheme The public tender for the allocation of 52 new apartments in the Trás-os-Mosteiros housing development in Largo das Freiras, parish of Matriz, municipality of Ribeira Grande, São Miguel Island, is now open, comprising three one-bedroom apartments, 31 two-bedroom apartments and 18 three-bedroom apartments. Applications must be submitted between today, January 26, and February 25, by completing the appropriate form, available on the Regional Housing Directorate (DRH) website at https://portal.azores.gov.pt/web/drh/concursos, accompanied by the documents listed in Article 7 of the Regulations on the Lease with Purchase Option Scheme, and delivered in one of the following formats: DRH Services, located at Rua Dr. João Francisco de Sousa, no. 30, 9500-187 Ponta Delgada; RIAC - Integrated Citizen Support Network Offices; Registered post with acknowledgement of receipt to the Regional Housing Directorate, located at Rua Dr. João Francisco de Sousa, n.º 30, 9500-187 Ponta Delgada; DRH email address - [email protected]. Under the terms of the Order issued by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, the 52 apartments, resulting from regional and community public investment of over €7 million under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), will be allocated on a lease with purchase option scheme. The purchase option can be exercised by the tenant one year after signing the lease agreement. The Regulations, which contain all the information about the procedures and conditions for accessing and allocating housing, are available for consultation on the DRH website. Any requests for clarification on the understanding and interpretation of the Regulations should be addressed to the president of the jury and submitted by the interested parties in writing to the DRH Services in Ponta Delgada. Alternatively, they should be sent to the email address [email protected] no later than February 10, 2026. Requests will be answered within a maximum of three working days from the date on which they are received.
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January 25, 2026 Paulo Estêvão reiterates Government's commitment to Houses of the Azores based in Mainland Portugal On Saturday, the Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, Paulo Estêvão, reiterated the Regional Government's commitment to the Houses of the Azores, emphasising the search for "synergies" between entities based in Mainland Portugal. "The creation and promotion of meetings of the national network of Casas dos Açores will foster synergies and expand the capacity to plan and implement the actions that each of the houses develops throughout the year," stated the Regional Secretary. The government official spoke during the First National Meeting of Houses of the Azores, which took place at the House of the Azores of Lisbon. Promoted by the Regional Government, the initiative also included the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, and the Regional Director for the Communities, José Andrade. The Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities took the opportunity to call, once again, for the collaboration of the Houses of the Azores in preparing and planning the celebrations of the 600th anniversary of the discovery of the Azores. The Regional Secretariat has been preparing the event since 2024, which will be marked in 2027. Paulo Estêvão praised the ‘enormous support that the Azores are receiving from various national entities, the diaspora and countries and regions’ hosting Azoreans in planning "hundreds of activities to commemorate the Azores" and the 600th anniversary of their discovery. "This tremendous support is only possible thanks to the prestige of the Azores and its communities," he stressed. The meeting brought together leaders of the Houses of the Azores based in Mainland Portugal, namely in Lisbon, the North, the Centro Region and the Autonomous Region of Madeira, as well as representatives of the Houses in the process of being officially established in the Algarve and Alentejo, scheduled for 2026. The meeting also included training on the Azores Brand to support them in promoting Azorean products nationally. During this phase, participants had the opportunity to gain detailed knowledge of the Azores Brand strategies and reflect on ways to promote regional products. The 1st National Meeting of Houses of the Azores was a key moment for strengthening cooperation among these entities, promoting coordinated and strategic action to consolidate the Azorean identity, highlight the value of its products, and strengthen the Azores Brand.
January 25, 2026 Paulo Estêvão reiterates Government's commitment to Houses of the Azores based in Mainland Portugal On Saturday, the Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, Paulo Estêvão, reiterated the Regional Government's commitment to the Houses of the Azores, emphasising the search for "synergies" between entities based in Mainland Portugal. "The creation and promotion of meetings of the national network of Casas dos Açores will foster synergies and expand the capacity to plan and implement the actions that each of the houses develops throughout the year," stated the Regional Secretary. The government official spoke during the First National Meeting of Houses of the Azores, which took place at the House of the Azores of Lisbon. Promoted by the Regional Government, the initiative also included the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, and the Regional Director for the Communities, José Andrade. The Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities took the opportunity to call, once again, for the collaboration of the Houses of the Azores in preparing and planning the celebrations of the 600th anniversary of the discovery of the Azores. The Regional Secretariat has been preparing the event since 2024, which will be marked in 2027. Paulo Estêvão praised the ‘enormous support that the Azores are receiving from various national entities, the diaspora and countries and regions’ hosting Azoreans in planning "hundreds of activities to commemorate the Azores" and the 600th anniversary of their discovery. "This tremendous support is only possible thanks to the prestige of the Azores and its communities," he stressed. The meeting brought together leaders of the Houses of the Azores based in Mainland Portugal, namely in Lisbon, the North, the Centro Region and the Autonomous Region of Madeira, as well as representatives of the Houses in the process of being officially established in the Algarve and Alentejo, scheduled for 2026. The meeting also included training on the Azores Brand to support them in promoting Azorean products nationally. During this phase, participants had the opportunity to gain detailed knowledge of the Azores Brand strategies and reflect on ways to promote regional products. The 1st National Meeting of Houses of the Azores was a key moment for strengthening cooperation among these entities, promoting coordinated and strategic action to consolidate the Azorean identity, highlight the value of its products, and strengthen the Azores Brand.
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January 24, 2026 Mónica Seidi welcomed new medical interns at ceremony held at Portuguese Medical Association The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security, Mónica Seidi, presided over the welcoming ceremony for new medical interns held on Friday in Ponta Delgada. The event marked the beginning of a new training phase at the Regional Health Service (SRS) and reiterated the Regional Government's commitment to promoting the medical profession. "Feel like you are an integral part of the SRS and our health system, because we really need all of you," Mónica Seidi stated, addressing those present. Mónica Seidi emphasised that the Regional Government has made a significant effort to make the SRS more attractive and capable of competing with other regions in the country, investing in its modernisation and acquiring new equipment and technology. The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security urged new doctors to never neglect the more humanistic side of the medical career, which is undoubtedly the most noble aspect of this profession. Mónica Seidi listed some measures taken by the PSD/CDS-PP/PPM coalition governments that have been distinctive even when compared to the national scene. Among these measures, she highlighted the recognition of training supervisors through a new provision included in the Autonomous Region of the Azores Budget, which provides for the payment of a specific gradual supplement of €200 per month. The government official also highlighted the significant results of the full-time employment scheme, a model that sets the Region apart, with more favourable conditions than the national scheme, to which 370 of the 436 eligible doctors have signed up. This corresponds to an 85% uptake rate, demonstrating the attractiveness and effectiveness of the measure. In terms of contracts, emphasis was also placed on the signing of the Employment Contract Agreement in 2025, which introduced significant improvements, such as more time available for training guidance activities, calculation of length of service during the trial period, a more favourable holiday scheme, more annual training days, allocation of continuous working hours to pregnant workers and a redefinition of night work. Regarding medical training, the Regional Secretary emphasised that the Autonomous Region of the Azores achieved training capacity in three specialities: Paediatrics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Santo Espírito Hospital of Terceira Island, and Emergency Medicine at the Divino Espírito Santo Hospital in Ponta Delgada, with all vacancies already filled. According to the government official, the reception ceremony for interns reflects the Regional Government's ongoing commitment to training, retaining and valuing healthcare professionals, who are essential pillars for the sustainability and quality of the SRS.
January 24, 2026 Mónica Seidi welcomed new medical interns at ceremony held at Portuguese Medical Association The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security, Mónica Seidi, presided over the welcoming ceremony for new medical interns held on Friday in Ponta Delgada. The event marked the beginning of a new training phase at the Regional Health Service (SRS) and reiterated the Regional Government's commitment to promoting the medical profession. "Feel like you are an integral part of the SRS and our health system, because we really need all of you," Mónica Seidi stated, addressing those present. Mónica Seidi emphasised that the Regional Government has made a significant effort to make the SRS more attractive and capable of competing with other regions in the country, investing in its modernisation and acquiring new equipment and technology. The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security urged new doctors to never neglect the more humanistic side of the medical career, which is undoubtedly the most noble aspect of this profession. Mónica Seidi listed some measures taken by the PSD/CDS-PP/PPM coalition governments that have been distinctive even when compared to the national scene. Among these measures, she highlighted the recognition of training supervisors through a new provision included in the Autonomous Region of the Azores Budget, which provides for the payment of a specific gradual supplement of €200 per month. The government official also highlighted the significant results of the full-time employment scheme, a model that sets the Region apart, with more favourable conditions than the national scheme, to which 370 of the 436 eligible doctors have signed up. This corresponds to an 85% uptake rate, demonstrating the attractiveness and effectiveness of the measure. In terms of contracts, emphasis was also placed on the signing of the Employment Contract Agreement in 2025, which introduced significant improvements, such as more time available for training guidance activities, calculation of length of service during the trial period, a more favourable holiday scheme, more annual training days, allocation of continuous working hours to pregnant workers and a redefinition of night work. Regarding medical training, the Regional Secretary emphasised that the Autonomous Region of the Azores achieved training capacity in three specialities: Paediatrics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Santo Espírito Hospital of Terceira Island, and Emergency Medicine at the Divino Espírito Santo Hospital in Ponta Delgada, with all vacancies already filled. According to the government official, the reception ceremony for interns reflects the Regional Government's ongoing commitment to training, retaining and valuing healthcare professionals, who are essential pillars for the sustainability and quality of the SRS.
