Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
Mónica Seidi realça “processo participado e agregador” na primeira reunião do Grupo de Trabalho para criação do Centro Académico Clínico dos Açores
Mónica Seidi realça “processo participado e agregador” na primeira reunião do Grupo de Trabalho para criação do Centro Académico Clínico dos Açores
Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood promotes webinar to mark International Family Day
Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood promotes webinar to mark International Family Day
Direção Regional de Qualificação Profissional e Emprego
Regional Government brings youth, skills training and employment programmes to Azores Industry, Trade and Services Fair – FICSA
Regional Government brings youth, skills training and employment programmes to Azores Industry, Trade and Services Fair – FICSA
Secretaria Regional dos Assuntos Parlamentares e Comunidades
Paulo Estêvão congratulates Madalena School on its victory in CanSat Portugal and highlights success of Region’s commitment to space sector
Paulo Estêvão congratulates Madalena School on its victory in CanSat Portugal and highlights success of Region’s commitment to space sector
Nota de Imprensa
May 5, 2026 Mónica Seidi realça “processo participado e agregador” na primeira reunião do Grupo de Trabalho para criação do Centro Académico Clínico dos Açores A Secretária Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social, Mónica Seidi, presidiu hoje, por via telemática, à primeira reunião do Grupo de Trabalho para a criação do Centro Académico Clínico na Região Autónoma dos Açores, estrutura multidisciplinar criada pelo Despacho n.º 843-A/2026, de 22 de abril. Este grupo de trabalho integra representantes da Universidade dos Açores, da Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social, dos três hospitais da Região, das Unidades de Saúde de Ilha e do Centro de Oncologia dos Açores, cujos membros foram designados pelo Despacho n.º 954/2026, de 30 de abril, refletindo uma abordagem abrangente, colaborativa e estratégica para avaliar os requisitos necessários à criação de um Centro Académico Clínico de referência na Região. Importa ainda realçar que este grupo conta com elementos que já tiveram experiência direta em processos de criação e desenvolvimento de outros Centros Académicos Clínicos no país, reforçando a solidez técnica e estratégica deste trabalho. Na abertura dos trabalhos, Mónica Seidi sublinhou que este processo assenta numa articulação plena entre o Governo dos Açores e a Universidade dos Açores, reafirmando o compromisso comum de construir um projeto sólido, reconhecido e de excelência. “Estamos a seguir, com rigor, todos os passos necessários para garantir que os Açores possam vir a ter um Centro Académico Clínico ao nível dos melhores do país, com condições, massa crítica e capacidade para igualar ou até superar os restantes centros existentes”, afirma a Secretária Regional. A governante reforçou ainda que o objetivo estratégico passa por criar um modelo robusto, capaz de assegurar elevados padrões de formação, investigação e inovação clínica, sempre orientados para o propósito maior de elevar a qualidade da prestação de cuidados de saúde na Região. “Este é um processo inclusivo, participado e agregador, construído com todas as entidades relevantes e com total interesse do Governo Regional em garantir o seu sucesso”, destaca Mónica Seidi. A Secretária Regional recordou também que a criação de um Centro Académico Clínico representa uma oportunidade estratégica para reforçar a diferenciação do Serviço Regional de Saúde, potenciar a formação médica e académica na Região, atrair talento e consolidar os Açores como espaço de inovação em saúde. Os trabalhos agora iniciados permitirão analisar modelos, identificar condições e apresentar uma proposta concreta sobre os termos da eventual criação desta estrutura, num percurso que o Governo dos Açores pretende desenvolver com ambição, rigor e visão de futuro.
May 5, 2026 Mónica Seidi realça “processo participado e agregador” na primeira reunião do Grupo de Trabalho para criação do Centro Académico Clínico dos Açores A Secretária Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social, Mónica Seidi, presidiu hoje, por via telemática, à primeira reunião do Grupo de Trabalho para a criação do Centro Académico Clínico na Região Autónoma dos Açores, estrutura multidisciplinar criada pelo Despacho n.º 843-A/2026, de 22 de abril. Este grupo de trabalho integra representantes da Universidade dos Açores, da Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social, dos três hospitais da Região, das Unidades de Saúde de Ilha e do Centro de Oncologia dos Açores, cujos membros foram designados pelo Despacho n.º 954/2026, de 30 de abril, refletindo uma abordagem abrangente, colaborativa e estratégica para avaliar os requisitos necessários à criação de um Centro Académico Clínico de referência na Região. Importa ainda realçar que este grupo conta com elementos que já tiveram experiência direta em processos de criação e desenvolvimento de outros Centros Académicos Clínicos no país, reforçando a solidez técnica e estratégica deste trabalho. Na abertura dos trabalhos, Mónica Seidi sublinhou que este processo assenta numa articulação plena entre o Governo dos Açores e a Universidade dos Açores, reafirmando o compromisso comum de construir um projeto sólido, reconhecido e de excelência. “Estamos a seguir, com rigor, todos os passos necessários para garantir que os Açores possam vir a ter um Centro Académico Clínico ao nível dos melhores do país, com condições, massa crítica e capacidade para igualar ou até superar os restantes centros existentes”, afirma a Secretária Regional. A governante reforçou ainda que o objetivo estratégico passa por criar um modelo robusto, capaz de assegurar elevados padrões de formação, investigação e inovação clínica, sempre orientados para o propósito maior de elevar a qualidade da prestação de cuidados de saúde na Região. “Este é um processo inclusivo, participado e agregador, construído com todas as entidades relevantes e com total interesse do Governo Regional em garantir o seu sucesso”, destaca Mónica Seidi. A Secretária Regional recordou também que a criação de um Centro Académico Clínico representa uma oportunidade estratégica para reforçar a diferenciação do Serviço Regional de Saúde, potenciar a formação médica e académica na Região, atrair talento e consolidar os Açores como espaço de inovação em saúde. Os trabalhos agora iniciados permitirão analisar modelos, identificar condições e apresentar uma proposta concreta sobre os termos da eventual criação desta estrutura, num percurso que o Governo dos Açores pretende desenvolver com ambição, rigor e visão de futuro.
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May 5, 2026 Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood promotes webinar to mark International Family Day The Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security, through the Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood (CAI), will organise a webinar on "Families in Transition" on May 15 at 10 a.m. to mark International Family Day. This initiative aims to encourage reflection on the changes in contemporary family dynamics, as well as the challenges facing parenting and the protection of children’s rights in constantly changing family contexts. The session will begin with a message from the Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security, Mónica Seidi, followed by presentations from guest speakers. Miguel Vale de Almeida, PhD in Anthropology, professor at ISCTE-IUL and researcher at CRIA, will address the topic “From the traditional family to multiple contemporary configurations,” reflecting on the evolution of family models and the diversity of realities that exist today. Inês Afonso Marques is a clinical psychologist and child and adolescent psychotherapist, head of the child and adolescent department at Oficina de Psicologia (psychology clinic) and author of several books aimed at children, young people and adults. She will address the theme “Educating and caring in times of uncertainty: the challenges of parenting in the 21st century,” highlighting the demands and complexities associated with education and care in today’s world. In the third session, Maria Perquilhas, Judge at the Court of Appeal of Évora and lecturer at the Centre for Judicial Studies, will address “The best interests of the child in changing family contexts,” bringing a legal perspective on safeguarding children’s rights within different family structures. Following the presentations by guest speakers, there will be time for questions and discussion, moderated by the CAI Technical Coordinator, Carmen Ventura. Participation is free of charge; registration can be completed via the QR code on the event poster or via the following link: https://shre.ink/LkhG. The webinar is part of the strategy pursued by CAI to promote children’s rights, with a particular focus on supporting families, strengthening parenting skills and raising community awareness of the current challenges of parenting and family dynamics.
May 5, 2026 Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood promotes webinar to mark International Family Day The Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security, through the Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood (CAI), will organise a webinar on "Families in Transition" on May 15 at 10 a.m. to mark International Family Day. This initiative aims to encourage reflection on the changes in contemporary family dynamics, as well as the challenges facing parenting and the protection of children’s rights in constantly changing family contexts. The session will begin with a message from the Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security, Mónica Seidi, followed by presentations from guest speakers. Miguel Vale de Almeida, PhD in Anthropology, professor at ISCTE-IUL and researcher at CRIA, will address the topic “From the traditional family to multiple contemporary configurations,” reflecting on the evolution of family models and the diversity of realities that exist today. Inês Afonso Marques is a clinical psychologist and child and adolescent psychotherapist, head of the child and adolescent department at Oficina de Psicologia (psychology clinic) and author of several books aimed at children, young people and adults. She will address the theme “Educating and caring in times of uncertainty: the challenges of parenting in the 21st century,” highlighting the demands and complexities associated with education and care in today’s world. In the third session, Maria Perquilhas, Judge at the Court of Appeal of Évora and lecturer at the Centre for Judicial Studies, will address “The best interests of the child in changing family contexts,” bringing a legal perspective on safeguarding children’s rights within different family structures. Following the presentations by guest speakers, there will be time for questions and discussion, moderated by the CAI Technical Coordinator, Carmen Ventura. Participation is free of charge; registration can be completed via the QR code on the event poster or via the following link: https://shre.ink/LkhG. The webinar is part of the strategy pursued by CAI to promote children’s rights, with a particular focus on supporting families, strengthening parenting skills and raising community awareness of the current challenges of parenting and family dynamics.
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May 5, 2026 Regional Government brings youth, skills training and employment programmes to Azores Industry, Trade and Services Fair – FICSA The Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment (SRJHE) will be present at the next edition of the Azores Industry, Trade and Services Fair – FICSA 2026, which takes place from May 8 to 14 at Portas do Mar in Ponta Delgada, an annual event organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ponta Delgada. This institutional participation will be coordinated by the Regional Directorate for Vocational Training and Employment and the Regional Directorate for Youth. It is intended to “raise public awareness of policies concerning youth, training, employment and skills development in the Region,” explained Maria João Carreiro. According to the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, the SRJHE stand will be an “open public service desk” to provide information on traineeship programmes, support for recruitment and professional retraining, as well as training opportunities in the Region, or youth mobility and volunteering programmes. “Our aim in taking part in this event is to bring citizens and businesses closer to the incentives and opportunities for qualification as well as training and employability available in the Azores, encouraging young people and workers to invest in their training and skills,” stated the government official. The SRJHE stand will be part of the “Qualifications Area” at FICSA. It will also feature a section promoting Vocational Education in Vocational Schools, as part of the “Your First Choice” campaign, which is run annually by the SRJHE to raise awareness among school-aged young people about the opportunities provided by this educational path and the application period for training programmes available at vocational schools. The courses for the 2026–2029 training cycle available at the 16 regional vocational schools and at the Azores Training Centre will be presented during FICSA, whose this year's edition is dedicated to employment and qualifications. Every day, the SRJHE stand will also hold sessions on “Your First Choice LAB – Discovering Careers,” featuring live and interactive demonstrations of occupations and career fields conducted by students from Azorean vocational schools. "When they see firsthand how people work or what they learn in a particular professional field, young people are better able to understand what each career path entails and identify areas of interest that they would often not discover from theory alone. These demonstrations are important in helping them make more informed decisions aligned with their interests," defended Maria João Carreiro. The schedule for the “A Your First Choice LAB” sessions can be found on the “Vocational Training and Employment in the Azores” and “Azores Youth” Facebook pages. FICSA, held annually during the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities, features this year 122 business stands and 56 craft stands, run by the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores, under the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment.
May 5, 2026 Regional Government brings youth, skills training and employment programmes to Azores Industry, Trade and Services Fair – FICSA The Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment (SRJHE) will be present at the next edition of the Azores Industry, Trade and Services Fair – FICSA 2026, which takes place from May 8 to 14 at Portas do Mar in Ponta Delgada, an annual event organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ponta Delgada. This institutional participation will be coordinated by the Regional Directorate for Vocational Training and Employment and the Regional Directorate for Youth. It is intended to “raise public awareness of policies concerning youth, training, employment and skills development in the Region,” explained Maria João Carreiro. According to the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, the SRJHE stand will be an “open public service desk” to provide information on traineeship programmes, support for recruitment and professional retraining, as well as training opportunities in the Region, or youth mobility and volunteering programmes. “Our aim in taking part in this event is to bring citizens and businesses closer to the incentives and opportunities for qualification as well as training and employability available in the Azores, encouraging young people and workers to invest in their training and skills,” stated the government official. The SRJHE stand will be part of the “Qualifications Area” at FICSA. It will also feature a section promoting Vocational Education in Vocational Schools, as part of the “Your First Choice” campaign, which is run annually by the SRJHE to raise awareness among school-aged young people about the opportunities provided by this educational path and the application period for training programmes available at vocational schools. The courses for the 2026–2029 training cycle available at the 16 regional vocational schools and at the Azores Training Centre will be presented during FICSA, whose this year's edition is dedicated to employment and qualifications. Every day, the SRJHE stand will also hold sessions on “Your First Choice LAB – Discovering Careers,” featuring live and interactive demonstrations of occupations and career fields conducted by students from Azorean vocational schools. "When they see firsthand how people work or what they learn in a particular professional field, young people are better able to understand what each career path entails and identify areas of interest that they would often not discover from theory alone. These demonstrations are important in helping them make more informed decisions aligned with their interests," defended Maria João Carreiro. The schedule for the “A Your First Choice LAB” sessions can be found on the “Vocational Training and Employment in the Azores” and “Azores Youth” Facebook pages. FICSA, held annually during the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities, features this year 122 business stands and 56 craft stands, run by the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores, under the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment.
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May 4, 2026 Paulo Estêvão congratulates Madalena School on its victory in CanSat Portugal and highlights success of Region’s commitment to space sector The Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, Paulo Estêvão, publicly congratulated the team of students and teachers from Madalena Basic Education and Secondary School, in Pico, on their brilliant and resounding victory in the 13th edition of CanSat Portugal. The winning team, named “Astros Nó Atlântico,” comprises students Sara Oliveira (team spokesperson), Rui Batista, Paulo Gabriel Medeiros, Martim da Costa, Maria Medeiros and Gil Gaspar, and the Robotics Club teachers, António Medeiros and Marta Oliveira. It is important to note that this was the only Azorean team competing in this national event, which brought together 80 students and 20 teachers from 14 schools throughout the country. The Azorean school’s qualification to represent Portugal at the CanSat European Championship, to be held in the Netherlands, demonstrates the excellence of the work carried out. "It is important to emphasise that this distinction and this level of excellence do not happen by chance. They are the direct result of a structured strategy in the Region, underpinned by the work carried out in collaboration with the Azores Mission Structure for Space (EMA-Espaço)," stressed the government official. He continued: "It was our commitment to flagship projects, such as CanSat Junior Azores – now in its 4th edition – and our solid organisational capacity and technical preparation that gave our students the skills needed to shine now, compete and win at a national level." The Regional Secretariat reiterates its immense pride in the Azorean youth and the work of excellence promoted by the teaching staff at Madalena Basic Education and Secondary School, ensuring that aerospace literacy and investment in science education will continue to be cornerstones of the Region’s future.
May 4, 2026 Paulo Estêvão congratulates Madalena School on its victory in CanSat Portugal and highlights success of Region’s commitment to space sector The Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, Paulo Estêvão, publicly congratulated the team of students and teachers from Madalena Basic Education and Secondary School, in Pico, on their brilliant and resounding victory in the 13th edition of CanSat Portugal. The winning team, named “Astros Nó Atlântico,” comprises students Sara Oliveira (team spokesperson), Rui Batista, Paulo Gabriel Medeiros, Martim da Costa, Maria Medeiros and Gil Gaspar, and the Robotics Club teachers, António Medeiros and Marta Oliveira. It is important to note that this was the only Azorean team competing in this national event, which brought together 80 students and 20 teachers from 14 schools throughout the country. The Azorean school’s qualification to represent Portugal at the CanSat European Championship, to be held in the Netherlands, demonstrates the excellence of the work carried out. "It is important to emphasise that this distinction and this level of excellence do not happen by chance. They are the direct result of a structured strategy in the Region, underpinned by the work carried out in collaboration with the Azores Mission Structure for Space (EMA-Espaço)," stressed the government official. He continued: "It was our commitment to flagship projects, such as CanSat Junior Azores – now in its 4th edition – and our solid organisational capacity and technical preparation that gave our students the skills needed to shine now, compete and win at a national level." The Regional Secretariat reiterates its immense pride in the Azorean youth and the work of excellence promoted by the teaching staff at Madalena Basic Education and Secondary School, ensuring that aerospace literacy and investment in science education will continue to be cornerstones of the Region’s future.
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May 4, 2026 Payments to Azorean farmers continue without cuts The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food noted that payments of EU aid in the agricultural sector are published annually in an indicative payment schedule issued by the Financing Institute for Agriculture and Fisheries (IFAP). From October 1 to April 30, POSEI EU aid was paid out within the existing EU financial allocation, i.e., EU financial funds ended on April 30. With a view to avoiding the cuts that occurred before 2021 under socialist governments, the necessary financial supplements, amounting to about €19 million, will be paid from this month onwards, so that farmers can receive support without any apportionments. It is important to note that, if there were a socialist government, farmers would only receive the amounts allocated for April, at a rate of 44% for the Cattle Slaughter Premium, 55% for Support for the Production of PDO and PGI Wines, and 90% for support for the Private Storage of "Island Cheese" and "São Jorge Cheese." With a view to avoiding the usual apportioning of aid to farmers’ income, between 2021 and 2024, the regional budget allocated an average amount of €16 million per year as a financial supplement to the POSEI programme, while in 2025, the State Budget allocated €16 million. The payment details are published on the IFAP website, alongside all payments under the POSEI, PECP and PRORURAL+ schemes. Therefore, the claims made by the Socialist Party in a public statement released today are not true, and it is regrettable how much their administrations have undermined farmers’ income through these apportionments.
May 4, 2026 Payments to Azorean farmers continue without cuts The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food noted that payments of EU aid in the agricultural sector are published annually in an indicative payment schedule issued by the Financing Institute for Agriculture and Fisheries (IFAP). From October 1 to April 30, POSEI EU aid was paid out within the existing EU financial allocation, i.e., EU financial funds ended on April 30. With a view to avoiding the cuts that occurred before 2021 under socialist governments, the necessary financial supplements, amounting to about €19 million, will be paid from this month onwards, so that farmers can receive support without any apportionments. It is important to note that, if there were a socialist government, farmers would only receive the amounts allocated for April, at a rate of 44% for the Cattle Slaughter Premium, 55% for Support for the Production of PDO and PGI Wines, and 90% for support for the Private Storage of "Island Cheese" and "São Jorge Cheese." With a view to avoiding the usual apportioning of aid to farmers’ income, between 2021 and 2024, the regional budget allocated an average amount of €16 million per year as a financial supplement to the POSEI programme, while in 2025, the State Budget allocated €16 million. The payment details are published on the IFAP website, alongside all payments under the POSEI, PECP and PRORURAL+ schemes. Therefore, the claims made by the Socialist Party in a public statement released today are not true, and it is regrettable how much their administrations have undermined farmers’ income through these apportionments.
