Presidência do Governo Regional
José Manuel Bolieiro strengthens dialogue with European Union at high-level meetings
José Manuel Bolieiro strengthens dialogue with European Union at high-level meetings
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Associações juvenis dos Açores com apoio público superior a 816 mil euros
Associações juvenis dos Açores com apoio público superior a 816 mil euros
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Interjovem Card holders with inter-island air travel for €21 during December
Interjovem Card holders with inter-island air travel for €21 during December
Communiqué from the Council of the Government
Nota de Imprensa
November 14, 2025 José Manuel Bolieiro strengthens dialogue with European Union at high-level meetings The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, will be in Brussels next week to participate in two decisive meetings for the future of the Outermost Regions (ORs), at a time marked by strong concerns about the European Commission's proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). This visit follows several recent statements by the head of the Azorean Government, who has publicly reiterated the need for a European policy tailored to the specific characteristics of island regions, firmly advocating the maintenance and strengthening of instruments that guarantee territorial cohesion. The President of the Government will first participate in the High-Level Outermost Regions Forum, which brings together European commissioners, institutional leaders and the presidents of the Outermost Regions. The forum will open with speeches by senior Commission representatives, followed by a plenary debate where regional leaders, including the President of the Azores, will present their positions on the future "Package for the Outermost Regions." The President of the Azorean Government will insist on the need for the next MFF to incorporate measures that protect POSEI, cohesion funds and support for agriculture and fisheries, areas he considers vital for the economic and social balance of the outermost regions. The Azorean presence in Brussels takes on particular significance after José Manuel Bolieiro warned, on several public occasions, that the European Commission's proposal represents "a worrying step backwards" for the Outermost Regions. At a recent conference organised by EURODOM, and in other speeches delivered in recent weeks, the President of the Regional Government stressed that the financing model cannot ignore Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which enshrines the adaptation of European policies to the specific characteristics of the outermost regions. Along these lines, he also sent a letter to the President of the European Council, António Costa, advocating specific mechanisms such as POSEI-Fisheries and POSEI-Transport, with a view to remedying the structural costs associated with remoteness and distance. The working agenda also includes the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Conference of Presidents of the Outermost Regions (CPRUP), also in the Belgian capital. The session will feature moments of assessment and political reflection on three decades of affirmation of the Outermost Regions in the European space. The President of the Regional Government will take part in a round table discussion on concerns surrounding the future MFF, a debate that will bring together other regional presidents and representatives from Portugal, France and Spain. This meeting is expected to confirm that cohesion cannot be merely a principle; it must be translated into tangible measures that ensure competitiveness, territorial continuity, protection of productive sectors, and equal opportunities for citizens living in remote areas. With these contributions, the President of the Azorean Government is stepping up the strategy to make the Region a strong and influential voice in European talks. As he emphasised, outermost regions are not just forgotten corners, but rather "strategic assets for the European Union" with unique environmental, maritime, and geopolitical responsibilities. Next week in Brussels will, thus, be another step in defending a European framework that recognises the uniqueness of the Azores and guarantees the necessary instruments for the sustainable development of the archipelago.
November 14, 2025 José Manuel Bolieiro strengthens dialogue with European Union at high-level meetings The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, will be in Brussels next week to participate in two decisive meetings for the future of the Outermost Regions (ORs), at a time marked by strong concerns about the European Commission's proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). This visit follows several recent statements by the head of the Azorean Government, who has publicly reiterated the need for a European policy tailored to the specific characteristics of island regions, firmly advocating the maintenance and strengthening of instruments that guarantee territorial cohesion. The President of the Government will first participate in the High-Level Outermost Regions Forum, which brings together European commissioners, institutional leaders and the presidents of the Outermost Regions. The forum will open with speeches by senior Commission representatives, followed by a plenary debate where regional leaders, including the President of the Azores, will present their positions on the future "Package for the Outermost Regions." The President of the Azorean Government will insist on the need for the next MFF to incorporate measures that protect POSEI, cohesion funds and support for agriculture and fisheries, areas he considers vital for the economic and social balance of the outermost regions. The Azorean presence in Brussels takes on particular significance after José Manuel Bolieiro warned, on several public occasions, that the European Commission's proposal represents "a worrying step backwards" for the Outermost Regions. At a recent conference organised by EURODOM, and in other speeches delivered in recent weeks, the President of the Regional Government stressed that the financing model cannot ignore Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which enshrines the adaptation of European policies to the specific characteristics of the outermost regions. Along these lines, he also sent a letter to the President of the European Council, António Costa, advocating specific mechanisms such as POSEI-Fisheries and POSEI-Transport, with a view to remedying the structural costs associated with remoteness and distance. The working agenda also includes the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Conference of Presidents of the Outermost Regions (CPRUP), also in the Belgian capital. The session will feature moments of assessment and political reflection on three decades of affirmation of the Outermost Regions in the European space. The President of the Regional Government will take part in a round table discussion on concerns surrounding the future MFF, a debate that will bring together other regional presidents and representatives from Portugal, France and Spain. This meeting is expected to confirm that cohesion cannot be merely a principle; it must be translated into tangible measures that ensure competitiveness, territorial continuity, protection of productive sectors, and equal opportunities for citizens living in remote areas. With these contributions, the President of the Azorean Government is stepping up the strategy to make the Region a strong and influential voice in European talks. As he emphasised, outermost regions are not just forgotten corners, but rather "strategic assets for the European Union" with unique environmental, maritime, and geopolitical responsibilities. Next week in Brussels will, thus, be another step in defending a European framework that recognises the uniqueness of the Azores and guarantees the necessary instruments for the sustainable development of the archipelago.
Nota de Imprensa
November 16, 2025 Associações juvenis dos Açores com apoio público superior a 816 mil euros As associações juvenis inscritas no Registo Açoriano de Associações Juvenis beneficiaram, entre 2024 e 2025, de apoios públicos regionais num montante global superior a 816 mil euros, adiantou a Secretária Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego, na inauguração do edifício diretivo do complexo da Casa do Escuteiro, do Corpo Nacional de Escutas, em Ponta Delgada. Estes apoios, atribuídos no âmbito do Sistema de Incentivos ao Desenvolvimento da Atividade Associativa Jovem (SIDAAJ), permitiram investimentos na execução dos planos de atividades das associações juvenis, bem como em equipamentos e sedes ou em atividades suplementares, como a organização e participação em atividades formativas, concretizou Maria João Carreiro. “Mais do que apregoar e evocar a importância do associativismo, este Governo dos Açores trabalha para encorajar e para despertar a ação das associações juvenis”, disse. A Secretária Regional sublinhou o “bom exemplo” do Corpo Nacional de Escutas, que entre 2024 e 2025 candidatou 84 projetos para desenvolver com as crianças e jovens escuteiros, cuja implementação e execução a Região contribuiu com um investimento superior a 50 mil euros. A este montante, somam-se 82 mil euros em apoios públicos, no mesmo período, para investimento em equipamentos, sedes e atividades suplementares, bem como os 50 mil euros atribuídos através da Direção Regional da Juventude para a Casa do Escuteiro, “uma infraestrutura que simboliza o compromisso com a formação de crianças e jovens para o exercício de uma cidadania responsável e comprometida com o bem-estar coletivo”, valorizou. Atualmente, estão inscritas no Registo Açoriano de Associações Juvenis 28 associações juvenis ou equiparadas, o que significa mais 14 associações em relação ao número das inscritas em 2019. “Nos Açores, o associativismo jovem está vivo e recomenda-se”, enalteceu a Secretária Regional. Mais do que um número, “este crescimento atesta bem o interesse e o empenho dos jovens e a confiança numa política que convida a juventude a organizar-se em torno dos seus interesses e necessidades e a participar na construção de uma sociedade plural, inclusiva e sustentável”, disse. Para 2026, o Governo dos Açores reforçou o montante global de financiamento disponível para que as associações juvenis possam implementar e executar os seus planos de atividades. No total, são 170 mil euros, o que representa um aumento de cerca de 90 mil euros em relação ao financiamento público em 2019. Na proposta de Plano e Orçamento para 2026, que vai ser apreciada e votada no final deste mês na Assembleia Legislativa dos Açores, o Governo Regional, através da Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego, propõe investir no próximo ano dois milhões de euros “em programas que promovem uma cultura de investimento pessoal dos jovens na sua formação cívica e profissional”.
November 16, 2025 Associações juvenis dos Açores com apoio público superior a 816 mil euros As associações juvenis inscritas no Registo Açoriano de Associações Juvenis beneficiaram, entre 2024 e 2025, de apoios públicos regionais num montante global superior a 816 mil euros, adiantou a Secretária Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego, na inauguração do edifício diretivo do complexo da Casa do Escuteiro, do Corpo Nacional de Escutas, em Ponta Delgada. Estes apoios, atribuídos no âmbito do Sistema de Incentivos ao Desenvolvimento da Atividade Associativa Jovem (SIDAAJ), permitiram investimentos na execução dos planos de atividades das associações juvenis, bem como em equipamentos e sedes ou em atividades suplementares, como a organização e participação em atividades formativas, concretizou Maria João Carreiro. “Mais do que apregoar e evocar a importância do associativismo, este Governo dos Açores trabalha para encorajar e para despertar a ação das associações juvenis”, disse. A Secretária Regional sublinhou o “bom exemplo” do Corpo Nacional de Escutas, que entre 2024 e 2025 candidatou 84 projetos para desenvolver com as crianças e jovens escuteiros, cuja implementação e execução a Região contribuiu com um investimento superior a 50 mil euros. A este montante, somam-se 82 mil euros em apoios públicos, no mesmo período, para investimento em equipamentos, sedes e atividades suplementares, bem como os 50 mil euros atribuídos através da Direção Regional da Juventude para a Casa do Escuteiro, “uma infraestrutura que simboliza o compromisso com a formação de crianças e jovens para o exercício de uma cidadania responsável e comprometida com o bem-estar coletivo”, valorizou. Atualmente, estão inscritas no Registo Açoriano de Associações Juvenis 28 associações juvenis ou equiparadas, o que significa mais 14 associações em relação ao número das inscritas em 2019. “Nos Açores, o associativismo jovem está vivo e recomenda-se”, enalteceu a Secretária Regional. Mais do que um número, “este crescimento atesta bem o interesse e o empenho dos jovens e a confiança numa política que convida a juventude a organizar-se em torno dos seus interesses e necessidades e a participar na construção de uma sociedade plural, inclusiva e sustentável”, disse. Para 2026, o Governo dos Açores reforçou o montante global de financiamento disponível para que as associações juvenis possam implementar e executar os seus planos de atividades. No total, são 170 mil euros, o que representa um aumento de cerca de 90 mil euros em relação ao financiamento público em 2019. Na proposta de Plano e Orçamento para 2026, que vai ser apreciada e votada no final deste mês na Assembleia Legislativa dos Açores, o Governo Regional, através da Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego, propõe investir no próximo ano dois milhões de euros “em programas que promovem uma cultura de investimento pessoal dos jovens na sua formação cívica e profissional”.
Nota de Imprensa
November 14, 2025 Interjovem Card holders with inter-island air travel for €21 during December By Order of the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, holders of the Interjovem Card can benefit from inter-island air travel for €21 round trip or €15 one way, operated by SATA Air Açores. These prices are valid for travel between December 1 and 31, as part of the Interjovem Card's special Christmas campaign, a month when "there is an increase in travel by young students returning to their home islands," noted the government official. “During this period, there is also a proliferation of initiatives related to the Christmas season on the different islands. In this regard, the improvement of the benefits offered by the Interjovem Card during this festive season contributes to greater mobility among young people between islands,” she added. Maria João Carreiro explained that ‘the Interjovem Card gives young people more mobility," following the contract programme entered into between the Region, Atlânticoline S.A. and SATA Air Açores, which, among other advantages throughout the year, provides for the creation of specific and more advantageous commercial campaigns for young people. The Interjovem Card is an initiative of the Regional Government to promote youth mobility in the archipelago, associated with commercial advantages and discounts. It is intended for young people who are natives or residents of the Azores, as well as young people of Azorean descent registered on the “Azoreans in the World” platform, aged between 13 and 30. Since 2021, several improvements and benefits have been implemented to add value to the use and ownership of the Interjovem Card, such as a 20% discount on the Azores Fare. This means that young people pay a maximum of €48 for an inter-island flight ( round trip), with the same booking conditions as the Azores Fare being guaranteed for the Interjovem Fare. The Interjovem Card can be purchased at https://www.cartaointerjovem.com or on the new mobile app, with payment made via MBWay or credit card via the RIAC payment platform. Promoted by the Regional Directorate for Youth, the Interjovem Card has more than 100 partnerships across all islands of the archipelago, guaranteeing a minimum 10% discount on services provided by partners to cardholders.
November 14, 2025 Interjovem Card holders with inter-island air travel for €21 during December By Order of the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, holders of the Interjovem Card can benefit from inter-island air travel for €21 round trip or €15 one way, operated by SATA Air Açores. These prices are valid for travel between December 1 and 31, as part of the Interjovem Card's special Christmas campaign, a month when "there is an increase in travel by young students returning to their home islands," noted the government official. “During this period, there is also a proliferation of initiatives related to the Christmas season on the different islands. In this regard, the improvement of the benefits offered by the Interjovem Card during this festive season contributes to greater mobility among young people between islands,” she added. Maria João Carreiro explained that ‘the Interjovem Card gives young people more mobility," following the contract programme entered into between the Region, Atlânticoline S.A. and SATA Air Açores, which, among other advantages throughout the year, provides for the creation of specific and more advantageous commercial campaigns for young people. The Interjovem Card is an initiative of the Regional Government to promote youth mobility in the archipelago, associated with commercial advantages and discounts. It is intended for young people who are natives or residents of the Azores, as well as young people of Azorean descent registered on the “Azoreans in the World” platform, aged between 13 and 30. Since 2021, several improvements and benefits have been implemented to add value to the use and ownership of the Interjovem Card, such as a 20% discount on the Azores Fare. This means that young people pay a maximum of €48 for an inter-island flight ( round trip), with the same booking conditions as the Azores Fare being guaranteed for the Interjovem Fare. The Interjovem Card can be purchased at https://www.cartaointerjovem.com or on the new mobile app, with payment made via MBWay or credit card via the RIAC payment platform. Promoted by the Regional Directorate for Youth, the Interjovem Card has more than 100 partnerships across all islands of the archipelago, guaranteeing a minimum 10% discount on services provided by partners to cardholders.
Comunicado
November 14, 2025 Communiqué from the Council of the Government The Council of the Government, which met on November 13, 2025, in Ponta Delgada, decided to adopt the following measures: 1. Approve the Resolution authorising EDA and EDA Renováveis to begin the procedure for the sale of their shareholdings in SEGMA – Serviços de Engenharia, Gestão e Manutenção, Lda., and for EDA to begin the procedure for the sale of its shareholdings in GLOBALEDA – Telecomunicações e Gestão de Sistemas de Informação, S.A.. The Board of Directors of EDA requested authorisation from the Regional Government to begin the procedures for the sale of all the shares held in SEGMA – Serviços de Engenharia, Gestão e Manutenção, Lda. and GLOBALEDA – Telecomunicações e Gestão de Sistemas de Informação, S.A.. For this purpose, a study was previously conducted to assess the interest and feasibility of the sale of the said shareholdings, with a view to maximising value for EDA and safeguarding the future of these companies and their employees. The study concluded and demonstrated that the sale of these shareholdings is the most appropriate and advantageous option, and is also feasible. Aware of the complexity and lengthiness associated with the process of selling these shares, the Regional Government authorises the launch of the necessary sale procedures, expecting that this sale will contribute to boosting EDA's results, which will result in benefits for the Azoreans. The tender specifications for the procedures must contain a specific clause imposing an obligation on the purchaser not to carry out collective redundancies or job cuts during a predefined period, as well as an obligation to maintain the location of the company's headquarters in the Region, also during a predefined period. 2. Approve the Resolution authorising Ilhas de Valor, S.A. to begin the procedure for the sale of the properties corresponding to the Batalha and Furnas Golf Courses on São Miguel Island and the Terceira Golf Course on Terceira Island, with the aforementioned appraisal of the aforementioned properties. Given the need to boost the financial sustainability of the Region's public accounts and optimise the management of regional real estate assets, the sale of assets, whilst significant, can be more efficiently managed by specialised private entities. This is a really important step towards boosting the economy and creating jobs on these islands. In this context, the Region, with the intention of optimising the management of its real estate assets, intends to dispose of the aforementioned properties, thereby attracting private investment that is essential for the development of high-quality tourist and recreational infrastructures, with greater efficiency and innovation. This is aligned with strategies to promote sustainable tourism and enhance the Region's natural and cultural resources, which will make the Azores more attractive as a tourist destination in the domestic and international markets. Accordingly, the Regional Government intends to launch a public procedure with a view to selling the aforementioned properties by public auction. 3. Approve the Resolution authorising the definitive and free transfer of four properties located in Rua do Cantinho in the parish of Flamengos, municipality of Horta, to the Parish Council of Flamengos. The transfer of these four buildings is intended to serve a useful purpose to the parish through the development of a project aimed at redeveloping that area, which will include the correction of a road bend, landscaping, and the creation of parking spaces for vehicles. 4. Approve the Resolution authorising the transfer of use of the second floor of the property located at Rua Teófilo Braga, parish and municipality of Vila do Porto, to the RAEGE Açores Association - Atlantic Network of Geodynamic and Space Stations, on a temporary and free basis. The use of the property by the RAEGE Açores Association will provide it with a space to accommodate, for short periods, technicians and researchers travelling to the island of Santa Maria to conduct studies and research and advanced training activities. 5. Approve the Resolution authorising the permanent and free transfer of a rustic property located in the parish of Rabo de Peixe, municipality of Ribeira Grande, to Casermel – Cooperativa de Apicultores e Sericicultores da Ilha de São Miguel. The transfer of the said property intends to promote and support beekeeping in São Miguel and the Azores, ensuring the development of bee products, food quality and safety, as well as the technical training of the cooperative's beekeepers. 6. Approve the Regional Implementing Decree approving the organisational structure of the São Jorge Island Health Unit. It is necessary to introduce changes and improvements both in the organisational structure of the aforementioned island health unit and its staffing, bringing its structure closer to that of other island health units. The amendment and improvements mainly concern the organisational bodies, services and their respective competences. 7. Approve the Regional Implementing Decree approving the structure of the Management Authority of the Azores Marine Protected Areas Network. The Network of Marine Protected Areas of the Autonomous Region of the Azores (RAMPA) is part of the Azores Marine Park. It comprises the marine protected areas located in the maritime space adjacent to the archipelago, covering coastal and oceanic marine protected areas, as well as the relevant areas of the fundamental nature conservation network. RAMPA shall have a management body, designated the Management Authority, which will be an external service of the Regional Government department responsible for maritime and fisheries matters, with administrative autonomy, created by this law. 8. Approve the Regional Implementing Decree approving the structure and operating rules of the Advisory Council of the Azores Marine Protected Areas Network. 9. Approve the Resolution authorising the opening of a public procurement procedure for the formation of a contract for the supply of complementary equipment to be installed at Technopole – MARTEC. Once operational, the “Technopole – MARTEC” will set a new standard for technological research in marine sciences and the sustainable use of the oceans in the Region, positioning the Azores as an international benchmark in marine research, as well as supporting and interconnecting all segments directly or indirectly related to the Azores Marine Economy. The expenditure and procurement for the supply of additional equipment to be installed at the "Technopole – MARTEC" has a base price of €3,035,000.00 (three million and thirty-five thousand euros), plus VAT at the legal rate in force, with a maximum completion period of 180 days.
November 14, 2025 Communiqué from the Council of the Government The Council of the Government, which met on November 13, 2025, in Ponta Delgada, decided to adopt the following measures: 1. Approve the Resolution authorising EDA and EDA Renováveis to begin the procedure for the sale of their shareholdings in SEGMA – Serviços de Engenharia, Gestão e Manutenção, Lda., and for EDA to begin the procedure for the sale of its shareholdings in GLOBALEDA – Telecomunicações e Gestão de Sistemas de Informação, S.A.. The Board of Directors of EDA requested authorisation from the Regional Government to begin the procedures for the sale of all the shares held in SEGMA – Serviços de Engenharia, Gestão e Manutenção, Lda. and GLOBALEDA – Telecomunicações e Gestão de Sistemas de Informação, S.A.. For this purpose, a study was previously conducted to assess the interest and feasibility of the sale of the said shareholdings, with a view to maximising value for EDA and safeguarding the future of these companies and their employees. The study concluded and demonstrated that the sale of these shareholdings is the most appropriate and advantageous option, and is also feasible. Aware of the complexity and lengthiness associated with the process of selling these shares, the Regional Government authorises the launch of the necessary sale procedures, expecting that this sale will contribute to boosting EDA's results, which will result in benefits for the Azoreans. The tender specifications for the procedures must contain a specific clause imposing an obligation on the purchaser not to carry out collective redundancies or job cuts during a predefined period, as well as an obligation to maintain the location of the company's headquarters in the Region, also during a predefined period. 2. Approve the Resolution authorising Ilhas de Valor, S.A. to begin the procedure for the sale of the properties corresponding to the Batalha and Furnas Golf Courses on São Miguel Island and the Terceira Golf Course on Terceira Island, with the aforementioned appraisal of the aforementioned properties. Given the need to boost the financial sustainability of the Region's public accounts and optimise the management of regional real estate assets, the sale of assets, whilst significant, can be more efficiently managed by specialised private entities. This is a really important step towards boosting the economy and creating jobs on these islands. In this context, the Region, with the intention of optimising the management of its real estate assets, intends to dispose of the aforementioned properties, thereby attracting private investment that is essential for the development of high-quality tourist and recreational infrastructures, with greater efficiency and innovation. This is aligned with strategies to promote sustainable tourism and enhance the Region's natural and cultural resources, which will make the Azores more attractive as a tourist destination in the domestic and international markets. Accordingly, the Regional Government intends to launch a public procedure with a view to selling the aforementioned properties by public auction. 3. Approve the Resolution authorising the definitive and free transfer of four properties located in Rua do Cantinho in the parish of Flamengos, municipality of Horta, to the Parish Council of Flamengos. The transfer of these four buildings is intended to serve a useful purpose to the parish through the development of a project aimed at redeveloping that area, which will include the correction of a road bend, landscaping, and the creation of parking spaces for vehicles. 4. Approve the Resolution authorising the transfer of use of the second floor of the property located at Rua Teófilo Braga, parish and municipality of Vila do Porto, to the RAEGE Açores Association - Atlantic Network of Geodynamic and Space Stations, on a temporary and free basis. The use of the property by the RAEGE Açores Association will provide it with a space to accommodate, for short periods, technicians and researchers travelling to the island of Santa Maria to conduct studies and research and advanced training activities. 5. Approve the Resolution authorising the permanent and free transfer of a rustic property located in the parish of Rabo de Peixe, municipality of Ribeira Grande, to Casermel – Cooperativa de Apicultores e Sericicultores da Ilha de São Miguel. The transfer of the said property intends to promote and support beekeeping in São Miguel and the Azores, ensuring the development of bee products, food quality and safety, as well as the technical training of the cooperative's beekeepers. 6. Approve the Regional Implementing Decree approving the organisational structure of the São Jorge Island Health Unit. It is necessary to introduce changes and improvements both in the organisational structure of the aforementioned island health unit and its staffing, bringing its structure closer to that of other island health units. The amendment and improvements mainly concern the organisational bodies, services and their respective competences. 7. Approve the Regional Implementing Decree approving the structure of the Management Authority of the Azores Marine Protected Areas Network. The Network of Marine Protected Areas of the Autonomous Region of the Azores (RAMPA) is part of the Azores Marine Park. It comprises the marine protected areas located in the maritime space adjacent to the archipelago, covering coastal and oceanic marine protected areas, as well as the relevant areas of the fundamental nature conservation network. RAMPA shall have a management body, designated the Management Authority, which will be an external service of the Regional Government department responsible for maritime and fisheries matters, with administrative autonomy, created by this law. 8. Approve the Regional Implementing Decree approving the structure and operating rules of the Advisory Council of the Azores Marine Protected Areas Network. 9. Approve the Resolution authorising the opening of a public procurement procedure for the formation of a contract for the supply of complementary equipment to be installed at Technopole – MARTEC. Once operational, the “Technopole – MARTEC” will set a new standard for technological research in marine sciences and the sustainable use of the oceans in the Region, positioning the Azores as an international benchmark in marine research, as well as supporting and interconnecting all segments directly or indirectly related to the Azores Marine Economy. The expenditure and procurement for the supply of additional equipment to be installed at the "Technopole – MARTEC" has a base price of €3,035,000.00 (three million and thirty-five thousand euros), plus VAT at the legal rate in force, with a maximum completion period of 180 days.
Nota de Imprensa
November 14, 2025 Regional Government launches Invest In Azores platform to boost foreign investment The Regional Government of the Azores, through the Vice-Presidency of the Regional Government, has just launched the Invest In Azores digital platform to boost foreign investment and promote the Region internationally. Invest In Azores will congregate all institutional communication on business opportunities, available incentives and competitive advantages of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, serving as an operational platform for attracting foreign investment. The new platform will integrate all activities for prospecting and monitoring potential investors into a single channel, projecting the international visibility of the Azores through a strategy of proximity, credibility, and continuity. For the Vice-President of the Regional Government, Artur Lima, the launch of Invest In Azores "is clearly a demonstration of the Government's action to strengthen the presence of the Azores on the national and international scene, in an increasingly competitive global context." The government official emphasised that the Azorean Government has been creating competitive conditions to attract investment, "including a highly advantageous tax system, modern infrastructures and a strong commitment to research, innovation and entrepreneurship." The Region "has been following a path of economic and technological transformation, Artur Lima stated, adding, however, that "the Government continues to take action to boost foreign investment, promoting diversification, modernisation and competitiveness in the Azorean economy." "Our privileged position, at the crossroads between Europe, America and Africa, makes the Azores a natural hub for global business and investment," he said. This location “is now strategic for global digital connectivity and sectors such as research and data science,” pointed out the Vice-President. In this regard, "the Azorean Government has been working to promote the Region as the ideal destination for investment in these and other sectors," he said. “It is this same spirit that was present when the Region joined DETA, the International Alliance for Disruptive and Emerging Technologies, this year,” noted Artur Lima. “These are firm steps in a broader strategy that seeks to integrate the Azores into global innovation and investment networks,” he concluded.
November 14, 2025 Regional Government launches Invest In Azores platform to boost foreign investment The Regional Government of the Azores, through the Vice-Presidency of the Regional Government, has just launched the Invest In Azores digital platform to boost foreign investment and promote the Region internationally. Invest In Azores will congregate all institutional communication on business opportunities, available incentives and competitive advantages of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, serving as an operational platform for attracting foreign investment. The new platform will integrate all activities for prospecting and monitoring potential investors into a single channel, projecting the international visibility of the Azores through a strategy of proximity, credibility, and continuity. For the Vice-President of the Regional Government, Artur Lima, the launch of Invest In Azores "is clearly a demonstration of the Government's action to strengthen the presence of the Azores on the national and international scene, in an increasingly competitive global context." The government official emphasised that the Azorean Government has been creating competitive conditions to attract investment, "including a highly advantageous tax system, modern infrastructures and a strong commitment to research, innovation and entrepreneurship." The Region "has been following a path of economic and technological transformation, Artur Lima stated, adding, however, that "the Government continues to take action to boost foreign investment, promoting diversification, modernisation and competitiveness in the Azorean economy." "Our privileged position, at the crossroads between Europe, America and Africa, makes the Azores a natural hub for global business and investment," he said. This location “is now strategic for global digital connectivity and sectors such as research and data science,” pointed out the Vice-President. In this regard, "the Azorean Government has been working to promote the Region as the ideal destination for investment in these and other sectors," he said. “It is this same spirit that was present when the Region joined DETA, the International Alliance for Disruptive and Emerging Technologies, this year,” noted Artur Lima. “These are firm steps in a broader strategy that seeks to integrate the Azores into global innovation and investment networks,” he concluded.
