Presidência do Governo Regional
José Manuel Bolieiro emphasises “political unity” in defending Azores’ interests in RTRP
José Manuel Bolieiro emphasises “political unity” in defending Azores’ interests in RTRP
Presidência do Governo Regional
José Manuel Bolieiro announces tender for allocation of 144 land plots for housing construction
José Manuel Bolieiro announces tender for allocation of 144 land plots for housing construction
Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas
Governo dos Açores adquire plataforma elevatória elétrica para reforçar capacidade na mitigação de riscos geomorfológicos
Governo dos Açores adquire plataforma elevatória elétrica para reforçar capacidade na mitigação de riscos geomorfológicos
Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
Mónica Seidi recebeu Presidente da Comissão Nacional de Promoção dos Direitos e Proteção das Crianças e Jovens
Mónica Seidi recebeu Presidente da Comissão Nacional de Promoção dos Direitos e Proteção das Crianças e Jovens
Nota de Imprensa
March 14, 2026 José Manuel Bolieiro emphasises “political unity” in defending Azores’ interests in RTRP The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, has just finished a series of meetings with the political parties represented at the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores to discuss the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (RTRP). On the second day of meetings, the head of the Azorean Government met with the CDS-PP and the PSD parties at the Capitães-Generais Palace in Angra do Heroísmo, and with the Left Bloc and the Socialist Party at the Sant’Ana Palace in Ponta Delgada, thus closing the political consultation process that began this week. The President of the Regional Government highlighted the “constructive spirit” and the willingness demonstrated by various political parties. During the meetings, the analysis of the RTRP concept note – a document currently under public consultation – was also shared with the political parties. According to José Manuel Bolieiro, some uncertainties remain, particularly regarding the funding and the sources supporting this programme. The President of the Government emphasised that there is an unequivocal position among Azorean political parties: the need to ensure the Region’s full inclusion in the RTRP. “The demand for the Azores to be included in this programme is clear. Although the concept note points to this possibility, it is important to consolidate this position so that the Region’s participation is not merely incidental, he stated. Another key aspect of the political debate concerns the programme’s governance model. The Government of the Azores defends that the Region should have a direct say in the management of the RTRP, either through representation within a national body or through the creation of a regional body dedicated to implementing the programme. “Concerning the management of funds, the Region and the Government of the Azores must be involved in the body responsible for managing this tool, either through a national body with regional representation or through the establishment of a regional body,” he defended. José Manuel Bolieiro also pointed out that the Azores, as an archipelago, requires solutions tailored to its specific territorial characteristics. “The archipelago of the Azores, with nine islands scattered across the Atlantic, presents its own unique challenges that must be duly considered in this document,” he emphasised. The head of the Azorean Government expressed his satisfaction with the political consultation process, highlighting the consensus reached among the various political parties. “I am pleased with this consultation process and the spirit of consensus and solidarity shown by everyone. It is important that the Azores play a part in shaping and managing this project,” he said. Among the demands put forward by the Region is also the possibility that projects submitted by the Azores might benefit from high or even full funding rates, thereby avoiding additional costs for the regional budget. The President of the Government also emphasised that the RTRP could provide an opportunity for the Azores to develop structural projects covering the programme’s three pillars: recovery, resilience and transformation. “We should not regard these pillars as watertight compartments. There are projects whose transformative nature simultaneously promotes regeneration and strengthens the Region’s resilience,” he concluded. Now that the consultations have concluded, the Government of the Azores is continuing its work to identify and develop projects that can be submitted under the RTRP, with a view to ensuring that the Region fully benefits from this new national investment mechanism.
March 14, 2026 José Manuel Bolieiro emphasises “political unity” in defending Azores’ interests in RTRP The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, has just finished a series of meetings with the political parties represented at the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores to discuss the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (RTRP). On the second day of meetings, the head of the Azorean Government met with the CDS-PP and the PSD parties at the Capitães-Generais Palace in Angra do Heroísmo, and with the Left Bloc and the Socialist Party at the Sant’Ana Palace in Ponta Delgada, thus closing the political consultation process that began this week. The President of the Regional Government highlighted the “constructive spirit” and the willingness demonstrated by various political parties. During the meetings, the analysis of the RTRP concept note – a document currently under public consultation – was also shared with the political parties. According to José Manuel Bolieiro, some uncertainties remain, particularly regarding the funding and the sources supporting this programme. The President of the Government emphasised that there is an unequivocal position among Azorean political parties: the need to ensure the Region’s full inclusion in the RTRP. “The demand for the Azores to be included in this programme is clear. Although the concept note points to this possibility, it is important to consolidate this position so that the Region’s participation is not merely incidental, he stated. Another key aspect of the political debate concerns the programme’s governance model. The Government of the Azores defends that the Region should have a direct say in the management of the RTRP, either through representation within a national body or through the creation of a regional body dedicated to implementing the programme. “Concerning the management of funds, the Region and the Government of the Azores must be involved in the body responsible for managing this tool, either through a national body with regional representation or through the establishment of a regional body,” he defended. José Manuel Bolieiro also pointed out that the Azores, as an archipelago, requires solutions tailored to its specific territorial characteristics. “The archipelago of the Azores, with nine islands scattered across the Atlantic, presents its own unique challenges that must be duly considered in this document,” he emphasised. The head of the Azorean Government expressed his satisfaction with the political consultation process, highlighting the consensus reached among the various political parties. “I am pleased with this consultation process and the spirit of consensus and solidarity shown by everyone. It is important that the Azores play a part in shaping and managing this project,” he said. Among the demands put forward by the Region is also the possibility that projects submitted by the Azores might benefit from high or even full funding rates, thereby avoiding additional costs for the regional budget. The President of the Government also emphasised that the RTRP could provide an opportunity for the Azores to develop structural projects covering the programme’s three pillars: recovery, resilience and transformation. “We should not regard these pillars as watertight compartments. There are projects whose transformative nature simultaneously promotes regeneration and strengthens the Region’s resilience,” he concluded. Now that the consultations have concluded, the Government of the Azores is continuing its work to identify and develop projects that can be submitted under the RTRP, with a view to ensuring that the Region fully benefits from this new national investment mechanism.
Nota de Imprensa
March 14, 2026 José Manuel Bolieiro announces tender for allocation of 144 land plots for housing construction The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, announced in Ponta Delgada the launch of a public tender for the allocation of 144 serviced plots intended for the construction of permanent housing, as part of an initiative aimed at helping Azorean families to become homeowners and increasing the housing supply in the Region. The announcement was made during a visit to the Biscoito housing development, parish of Feteiras, where he was accompanied by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro. At the site, work on the servicing of 32 new plots has recently been completed, representing an investment of about €1.4 million funded under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). The public tender will be published in the Official Journal next Monday, March 16, with the application period running from Wednesday, March 18, and closing on April 10. Overall, 144 serviced plots will be made available: 114 in São Miguel, six in Santa Maria, 10 in São Jorge and 14 in Flores. According to José Manuel Bolieiro, this initiative aims to create practical conditions so that more families can move forward with their own housing projects. “We are removing obstacles, providing predictability for investment and building confidence for those wishing to build their own home. Developing land means creating the right conditions for supply to increase and for the dream of home ownership to no longer be put on hold,” he said. Out of the 144 plots now made available, 114 – around 80% – are the result of RRP investments, amounting to €5.5 million. The remaining plots, located on the islands of Flores, Santa Maria and São Jorge, have been developed using funds from the Budget of the Autonomous Region of the Azores (ORAA), representing an investment of nearly €1 million. Some of these plots had already been identified for nearly two decades, without ever having been made available to families. The head of the Azorean Government emphasised that the measure also helps to retain the population in the Region and responds to the difficulties faced, particularly by young people, in accessing housing. “We are turning dreams into reality. We want to create the conditions for young people to access their own homes, something that is particularly difficult today. What we are doing is making that path less difficult,” he highlighted. The conditions for accessing the land allocation programme were recently revised under the ORAA 2026, expanding the range of eligible beneficiaries. These changes mean that more young couples are now eligible, including households with two children and a gross monthly income of up to €3,100, or couples with one child and an income of up to €2,850. In addition to land allocation, beneficiaries will be able to access other forms of public support. A non-repayable grant of up to €5,000 is available for the acquisition of architectural designs and specialist services, as well as support for self-build projects that can reach €75,000, depending on the household structure and income, and the type of housing. This strategy forms part of the Regional Government’s efforts to increase housing supply and reduce the existing housing shortage in the Region. The Regional Government maintains its goals of creating around 2,000 new housing units over the next decade, involving housing cooperatives and local authorities. In this context, the Council of the Government recently approved the construction of 16 new houses in Sete Cidades, municipality of Ponta Delgada, corresponding to an investment of €3.1 million outside the scope of the RRP, with further similar projects expected to follow.
March 14, 2026 José Manuel Bolieiro announces tender for allocation of 144 land plots for housing construction The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, announced in Ponta Delgada the launch of a public tender for the allocation of 144 serviced plots intended for the construction of permanent housing, as part of an initiative aimed at helping Azorean families to become homeowners and increasing the housing supply in the Region. The announcement was made during a visit to the Biscoito housing development, parish of Feteiras, where he was accompanied by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro. At the site, work on the servicing of 32 new plots has recently been completed, representing an investment of about €1.4 million funded under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). The public tender will be published in the Official Journal next Monday, March 16, with the application period running from Wednesday, March 18, and closing on April 10. Overall, 144 serviced plots will be made available: 114 in São Miguel, six in Santa Maria, 10 in São Jorge and 14 in Flores. According to José Manuel Bolieiro, this initiative aims to create practical conditions so that more families can move forward with their own housing projects. “We are removing obstacles, providing predictability for investment and building confidence for those wishing to build their own home. Developing land means creating the right conditions for supply to increase and for the dream of home ownership to no longer be put on hold,” he said. Out of the 144 plots now made available, 114 – around 80% – are the result of RRP investments, amounting to €5.5 million. The remaining plots, located on the islands of Flores, Santa Maria and São Jorge, have been developed using funds from the Budget of the Autonomous Region of the Azores (ORAA), representing an investment of nearly €1 million. Some of these plots had already been identified for nearly two decades, without ever having been made available to families. The head of the Azorean Government emphasised that the measure also helps to retain the population in the Region and responds to the difficulties faced, particularly by young people, in accessing housing. “We are turning dreams into reality. We want to create the conditions for young people to access their own homes, something that is particularly difficult today. What we are doing is making that path less difficult,” he highlighted. The conditions for accessing the land allocation programme were recently revised under the ORAA 2026, expanding the range of eligible beneficiaries. These changes mean that more young couples are now eligible, including households with two children and a gross monthly income of up to €3,100, or couples with one child and an income of up to €2,850. In addition to land allocation, beneficiaries will be able to access other forms of public support. A non-repayable grant of up to €5,000 is available for the acquisition of architectural designs and specialist services, as well as support for self-build projects that can reach €75,000, depending on the household structure and income, and the type of housing. This strategy forms part of the Regional Government’s efforts to increase housing supply and reduce the existing housing shortage in the Region. The Regional Government maintains its goals of creating around 2,000 new housing units over the next decade, involving housing cooperatives and local authorities. In this context, the Council of the Government recently approved the construction of 16 new houses in Sete Cidades, municipality of Ponta Delgada, corresponding to an investment of €3.1 million outside the scope of the RRP, with further similar projects expected to follow.
Nota de Imprensa
March 16, 2026 Governo dos Açores adquire plataforma elevatória elétrica para reforçar capacidade na mitigação de riscos geomorfológicos A Secretária Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas, Berta Cabral, esteve presente esta sexta-feira, em São Miguel, na entrega de uma nova plataforma elevatória elétrica adquirida no âmbito do projeto PRISMAC. O equipamento vem reforçar de forma significativa a capacidade dos Açores na mitigação de riscos geomorfológicos. O PRISMAC assenta em três eixos fundamentais e envolve três regiões da Macaronésia que partilham desafios associados à instabilidade de taludes. Com uma duração prevista de quatro anos, o projeto inclui o desenvolvimento e harmonização de metodologias de análise de suscetibilidade, a implementação de programas de monitorização e de sistemas de alerta e alarme e a criação de uma rede de colaboração, capacitação e envolvimento da população. Nos Açores, o consórcio integra a Direção Regional das Obras Públicas (parceiro principal), o Laboratório Regional de Engenharia Civil (LREC), tutelado pela Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas, a Universidade dos Açores e a Fundação Gaspar Frutuoso. Entre os investimentos estratégicos previstos, foi adquirida a nova plataforma elevatória elétrica, num valor total de 123.540 euros. Segundo Berta Cabral, este equipamento “desempenha um papel crucial nas ações de vistoria, inspeção e limpeza de taludes localizados na bacia da Ribeira Quente, zona reconhecida pelo seu elevado risco geomorfológico, abrangendo a Estrada Regional da Ribeira Quente e a Povoação”. A Secretária Regional destacou ainda que a nova plataforma “integra diretamente a vertente do projeto dedicada à identificação de áreas de risco elevado para movimentos de vertente, aumentando de forma significativa a segurança operacional das equipas dos Serviços de Estradas da Direção Regional das Obras Públicas, bem como a eficácia, rapidez e precisão das intervenções de manutenção”. O novo equipamento permitirá igualmente reforçar a colaboração entre a DROP, o LREC e a Universidade dos Açores, facilitando a recolha e análise de dados geológicos, geotécnicos e de monitorização de taludes. Estes dados serão essenciais para a produção científica e para o desenvolvimento de novas metodologias de mitigação de risco no âmbito do PRISMAC. Adicionalmente, a plataforma aumentará a capacidade operacional dos Setores de Conservação dos Serviços de Estradas, dotando os de meios modernos e adequados para ações regulares de conservação e inspeção, para a manutenção da rede viária regional e para intervenções em zonas adjacentes com maiores exigências técnicas. Com esta aquisição, concluiu Berta Cabral, o Governo Regional “reforça o compromisso com a segurança rodoviária, a gestão de riscos naturais e a resiliência territorial, consolidando os Açores como uma região de referência na cooperação científica e técnica no espaço da Macaronésia”.
March 16, 2026 Governo dos Açores adquire plataforma elevatória elétrica para reforçar capacidade na mitigação de riscos geomorfológicos A Secretária Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas, Berta Cabral, esteve presente esta sexta-feira, em São Miguel, na entrega de uma nova plataforma elevatória elétrica adquirida no âmbito do projeto PRISMAC. O equipamento vem reforçar de forma significativa a capacidade dos Açores na mitigação de riscos geomorfológicos. O PRISMAC assenta em três eixos fundamentais e envolve três regiões da Macaronésia que partilham desafios associados à instabilidade de taludes. Com uma duração prevista de quatro anos, o projeto inclui o desenvolvimento e harmonização de metodologias de análise de suscetibilidade, a implementação de programas de monitorização e de sistemas de alerta e alarme e a criação de uma rede de colaboração, capacitação e envolvimento da população. Nos Açores, o consórcio integra a Direção Regional das Obras Públicas (parceiro principal), o Laboratório Regional de Engenharia Civil (LREC), tutelado pela Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas, a Universidade dos Açores e a Fundação Gaspar Frutuoso. Entre os investimentos estratégicos previstos, foi adquirida a nova plataforma elevatória elétrica, num valor total de 123.540 euros. Segundo Berta Cabral, este equipamento “desempenha um papel crucial nas ações de vistoria, inspeção e limpeza de taludes localizados na bacia da Ribeira Quente, zona reconhecida pelo seu elevado risco geomorfológico, abrangendo a Estrada Regional da Ribeira Quente e a Povoação”. A Secretária Regional destacou ainda que a nova plataforma “integra diretamente a vertente do projeto dedicada à identificação de áreas de risco elevado para movimentos de vertente, aumentando de forma significativa a segurança operacional das equipas dos Serviços de Estradas da Direção Regional das Obras Públicas, bem como a eficácia, rapidez e precisão das intervenções de manutenção”. O novo equipamento permitirá igualmente reforçar a colaboração entre a DROP, o LREC e a Universidade dos Açores, facilitando a recolha e análise de dados geológicos, geotécnicos e de monitorização de taludes. Estes dados serão essenciais para a produção científica e para o desenvolvimento de novas metodologias de mitigação de risco no âmbito do PRISMAC. Adicionalmente, a plataforma aumentará a capacidade operacional dos Setores de Conservação dos Serviços de Estradas, dotando os de meios modernos e adequados para ações regulares de conservação e inspeção, para a manutenção da rede viária regional e para intervenções em zonas adjacentes com maiores exigências técnicas. Com esta aquisição, concluiu Berta Cabral, o Governo Regional “reforça o compromisso com a segurança rodoviária, a gestão de riscos naturais e a resiliência territorial, consolidando os Açores como uma região de referência na cooperação científica e técnica no espaço da Macaronésia”.
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March 16, 2026 Mónica Seidi recebeu Presidente da Comissão Nacional de Promoção dos Direitos e Proteção das Crianças e Jovens A Secretária Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social, Mónica Seidi, recebeu hoje em audiência, em Angra do Heroísmo, a Presidente da Comissão Nacional de Promoção dos Direitos e Proteção das Crianças e Jovens (CNPDPCJ), Ana Isabel Valente, num encontro que serviu para estreitar a colaboração institucional entre a entidade nacional e o Comissariado dos Açores para a Infância (CAI). No final da reunião, Mónica Seidi destacou a importância deste momento de diálogo institucional, sublinhando que o encontro permitiu abordar matérias relevantes para a Região Autónoma dos Açores no âmbito da promoção e proteção dos direitos das crianças e jovens. “Esta reunião permitiu discutir temáticas de interesse regional relacionadas com a proteção dos direitos da criança e também partilhar a posição da Região relativamente a matérias que estão a ser discutidas e tratadas a nível nacional”, afirmou a governante, apontando como exemplo a revisão da Lei de Proteção de Crianças e Jovens em Perigo. Foi salientado ainda a necessidade de se valorizar o estatuto dos membros das Comissões de Proteção de Crianças e Jovens (CPCJ), sublinhando-se que a realidade do arquipélago apresenta especificidades que devem ser devidamente consideradas. Mónica Seidi aproveitou também a ocasião para reconhecer o trabalho desenvolvido pelas CPCJ nos Açores, designadamente o compromisso e a dedicação dos seus técnicos. “Aproveito para elogiar o trabalho desenvolvido pelas CPCJ da Região, que têm desempenhado um papel fundamental na proteção das nossas crianças e jovens, muitas vezes com grande sentido de missão e proximidade às comunidades”, sublinhou. A Presidente da CNPDPCJ, Ana Isabel Valente, encontra-se em visita à ilha Terceira, tendo reunido hoje com o Presidente do Comissariado dos Açores para a Infância, Emanuel Areias. No âmbito desta deslocação, estão também previstas visitas institucionais às CPCJ da Praia da Vitória e de Angra do Heroísmo.
March 16, 2026 Mónica Seidi recebeu Presidente da Comissão Nacional de Promoção dos Direitos e Proteção das Crianças e Jovens A Secretária Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social, Mónica Seidi, recebeu hoje em audiência, em Angra do Heroísmo, a Presidente da Comissão Nacional de Promoção dos Direitos e Proteção das Crianças e Jovens (CNPDPCJ), Ana Isabel Valente, num encontro que serviu para estreitar a colaboração institucional entre a entidade nacional e o Comissariado dos Açores para a Infância (CAI). No final da reunião, Mónica Seidi destacou a importância deste momento de diálogo institucional, sublinhando que o encontro permitiu abordar matérias relevantes para a Região Autónoma dos Açores no âmbito da promoção e proteção dos direitos das crianças e jovens. “Esta reunião permitiu discutir temáticas de interesse regional relacionadas com a proteção dos direitos da criança e também partilhar a posição da Região relativamente a matérias que estão a ser discutidas e tratadas a nível nacional”, afirmou a governante, apontando como exemplo a revisão da Lei de Proteção de Crianças e Jovens em Perigo. Foi salientado ainda a necessidade de se valorizar o estatuto dos membros das Comissões de Proteção de Crianças e Jovens (CPCJ), sublinhando-se que a realidade do arquipélago apresenta especificidades que devem ser devidamente consideradas. Mónica Seidi aproveitou também a ocasião para reconhecer o trabalho desenvolvido pelas CPCJ nos Açores, designadamente o compromisso e a dedicação dos seus técnicos. “Aproveito para elogiar o trabalho desenvolvido pelas CPCJ da Região, que têm desempenhado um papel fundamental na proteção das nossas crianças e jovens, muitas vezes com grande sentido de missão e proximidade às comunidades”, sublinhou. A Presidente da CNPDPCJ, Ana Isabel Valente, encontra-se em visita à ilha Terceira, tendo reunido hoje com o Presidente do Comissariado dos Açores para a Infância, Emanuel Areias. No âmbito desta deslocação, estão também previstas visitas institucionais às CPCJ da Praia da Vitória e de Angra do Heroísmo.
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March 16, 2026 Paulo Estêvão welcomes record number of young Azoreans participating in “Astronaut for a Day” programme The Azorean Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, which oversees the space sector, welcomes the significant participation of 40 Azorean students in the 5th edition of the “Astronauts for a Day” programme. Promoted by the Portuguese Space Agency (PT Space), the initiative set an all-time national record this year, with 762 applicants. This figure represents an increase of 217 applications compared to last year, demonstrating the growing enthusiasm of younger generations for the aerospace sector. The high level of participation in the Autonomous Region of the Azores (40 applicants) reflects the impact of policies to promote scientific literacy and young people’s interest in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, which are fundamental to the future of the archipelago. For the Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, Paulo Estêvão, “these figures are a source of great pride for the Azores.” He added: “The data shows that our young people are ambitious, attuned to new horizons of knowledge, and keen to play an active role in the development of the space sector – an area where our Region has competitive advantages that are unique in the world.” The government official also emphasised that the Regional Government remains committed to creating the conditions for local talent to find genuine training and career opportunities within the Azorean space sector. The selection process, which is notable for its near-total gender parity at a national level (380 girls and 382 boys), will now move on to the stages of video assessment, cognitive tests and physical tests. The culmination of this competition will hold particular symbolic significance for the Region: the 20 selected finalists will take part in a parabolic flight scheduled for September 20, departing from Santa Maria. This will be the second edition of the event to take place on the island, which hosted the event last year. The Government of the Azores wishes every success to all the Azorean participants who remain in the race to "touch space" from their own homeland.
March 16, 2026 Paulo Estêvão welcomes record number of young Azoreans participating in “Astronaut for a Day” programme The Azorean Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, which oversees the space sector, welcomes the significant participation of 40 Azorean students in the 5th edition of the “Astronauts for a Day” programme. Promoted by the Portuguese Space Agency (PT Space), the initiative set an all-time national record this year, with 762 applicants. This figure represents an increase of 217 applications compared to last year, demonstrating the growing enthusiasm of younger generations for the aerospace sector. The high level of participation in the Autonomous Region of the Azores (40 applicants) reflects the impact of policies to promote scientific literacy and young people’s interest in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, which are fundamental to the future of the archipelago. For the Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, Paulo Estêvão, “these figures are a source of great pride for the Azores.” He added: “The data shows that our young people are ambitious, attuned to new horizons of knowledge, and keen to play an active role in the development of the space sector – an area where our Region has competitive advantages that are unique in the world.” The government official also emphasised that the Regional Government remains committed to creating the conditions for local talent to find genuine training and career opportunities within the Azorean space sector. The selection process, which is notable for its near-total gender parity at a national level (380 girls and 382 boys), will now move on to the stages of video assessment, cognitive tests and physical tests. The culmination of this competition will hold particular symbolic significance for the Region: the 20 selected finalists will take part in a parabolic flight scheduled for September 20, departing from Santa Maria. This will be the second edition of the event to take place on the island, which hosted the event last year. The Government of the Azores wishes every success to all the Azorean participants who remain in the race to "touch space" from their own homeland.
