Presidência do Governo Regional
Azores regarded as “strategic territory” during Portugal Day celebrations, says José Manuel Bolieiro
Azores regarded as “strategic territory” during Portugal Day celebrations, says José Manuel Bolieiro
Presidência do Governo Regional
José Manuel Bolieiro praises selection of the Azores for Portugal Day celebrations
José Manuel Bolieiro praises selection of the Azores for Portugal Day celebrations
Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas
Campanha “Viaje sem Pressa” sensibilizou cerca de 200 condutores em seis ilhas dos Açores
Campanha “Viaje sem Pressa” sensibilizou cerca de 200 condutores em seis ilhas dos Açores
Secretaria Regional da Educação, Cultura e Desporto
Apps for Good Açores Regional Meeting brought together young innovators at Ponta Delgada Regional Conservatory
Apps for Good Açores Regional Meeting brought together young innovators at Ponta Delgada Regional Conservatory
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June 10, 2026 Azores regarded as “strategic territory” during Portugal Day celebrations, says José Manuel Bolieiro The President of the Regional Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, participated today in the ceremonies marking Portugal, Camões, and Portuguese Communities Day, which were held in Angra do Heroísmo on Terceira Island. On the occasion, he highlighted the importance of the speeches delivered during the official session and the “recognition of the Azores’ significance.” The head of the Azorean Government welcomed the speeches delivered, believing that they reinforced the Azores’ standing in both the national and international contexts. “The speeches emphasised the importance of our Region and its strategic significance,” he noted. José Manuel Bolieiro also considered that the selection of the Azores to host this year’s celebrations “resonates deeply with the Azorean people,” considering it as a sign of recognition of the Region’s role in the Atlantic presence of Portugal. The head of the Azorean Government highlighted the archipelago’s geographical position and its global geopolitical relevance, defending that the Azores are instrumental in linking different continents and strategic areas. “We regard our identity as a people and a territory as one of peace, cosmopolitanism and connection with the Western world,” he said. José Manuel Bolieiro also emphasised that the Region serves as a bridge linking three continents, strengthening relations with Europe, the Americas and Africa. It also plays a coordinating role in the Atlantic region. “This location on Terceira Island and in the Azores was a very good choice,” he declared, also expressing his gratitude for the President of the Republic’s decision to hold the June 10 celebrations there. The President of the Regional Government of the Azores highlighted that the official speeches confirmed the “growing recognition” of the Azores’ strategic importance, when the Region celebrates 50 years of political autonomy.
June 10, 2026 Azores regarded as “strategic territory” during Portugal Day celebrations, says José Manuel Bolieiro The President of the Regional Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, participated today in the ceremonies marking Portugal, Camões, and Portuguese Communities Day, which were held in Angra do Heroísmo on Terceira Island. On the occasion, he highlighted the importance of the speeches delivered during the official session and the “recognition of the Azores’ significance.” The head of the Azorean Government welcomed the speeches delivered, believing that they reinforced the Azores’ standing in both the national and international contexts. “The speeches emphasised the importance of our Region and its strategic significance,” he noted. José Manuel Bolieiro also considered that the selection of the Azores to host this year’s celebrations “resonates deeply with the Azorean people,” considering it as a sign of recognition of the Region’s role in the Atlantic presence of Portugal. The head of the Azorean Government highlighted the archipelago’s geographical position and its global geopolitical relevance, defending that the Azores are instrumental in linking different continents and strategic areas. “We regard our identity as a people and a territory as one of peace, cosmopolitanism and connection with the Western world,” he said. José Manuel Bolieiro also emphasised that the Region serves as a bridge linking three continents, strengthening relations with Europe, the Americas and Africa. It also plays a coordinating role in the Atlantic region. “This location on Terceira Island and in the Azores was a very good choice,” he declared, also expressing his gratitude for the President of the Republic’s decision to hold the June 10 celebrations there. The President of the Regional Government of the Azores highlighted that the official speeches confirmed the “growing recognition” of the Azores’ strategic importance, when the Region celebrates 50 years of political autonomy.
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June 9, 2026 José Manuel Bolieiro praises selection of the Azores for Portugal Day celebrations The President of the Regional Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, received today the President of the Republic, António José Seguro, at the Capitães Generais Palace on Terceira Island, where they exchanged greetings. This meeting preceded the official celebration programme for Portugal, Camões, and Portuguese Communities Day. Following the audience, the ceremonial raising of the National Flag took place, marking the official start of this year’s celebrations in the Azores. During the audience, José Manuel Bolieiro welcomed the Azores as the chosen region to host the 2026 celebrations, noting that the decision acknowledges the Azores’ strategic importance within the national and Atlantic context. The head of the Azorean Government pointed out that the Region views this responsibility with enthusiasm and a sense of mission. “We are ready and willing to host a successful celebration,” he said. José Manuel Bolieiro also highlighted the unique geographical position of the Azores and their role as a bridge between continents and cultures. “The Azores are a land of peace, cosmopolitanism and global connections,” he said. The Representative of the National Government for the Autonomous Region of the Azores, Susana Goulart Costa, also attended the meeting. The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, also signed the Guest Book of the Presidency of the Government of the Azores, recording his visit to the Region as part of the official June 10 celebrations. The celebrations continue this Wednesday in Angra do Heroísmo, with a military ceremony at Cerrado do Bailão, one of the highlights of the official programme for Portugal Day.
June 9, 2026 José Manuel Bolieiro praises selection of the Azores for Portugal Day celebrations The President of the Regional Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, received today the President of the Republic, António José Seguro, at the Capitães Generais Palace on Terceira Island, where they exchanged greetings. This meeting preceded the official celebration programme for Portugal, Camões, and Portuguese Communities Day. Following the audience, the ceremonial raising of the National Flag took place, marking the official start of this year’s celebrations in the Azores. During the audience, José Manuel Bolieiro welcomed the Azores as the chosen region to host the 2026 celebrations, noting that the decision acknowledges the Azores’ strategic importance within the national and Atlantic context. The head of the Azorean Government pointed out that the Region views this responsibility with enthusiasm and a sense of mission. “We are ready and willing to host a successful celebration,” he said. José Manuel Bolieiro also highlighted the unique geographical position of the Azores and their role as a bridge between continents and cultures. “The Azores are a land of peace, cosmopolitanism and global connections,” he said. The Representative of the National Government for the Autonomous Region of the Azores, Susana Goulart Costa, also attended the meeting. The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, also signed the Guest Book of the Presidency of the Government of the Azores, recording his visit to the Region as part of the official June 10 celebrations. The celebrations continue this Wednesday in Angra do Heroísmo, with a military ceremony at Cerrado do Bailão, one of the highlights of the official programme for Portugal Day.
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June 11, 2026 Campanha “Viaje sem Pressa” sensibilizou cerca de 200 condutores em seis ilhas dos Açores A campanha de sensibilização rodoviária “Viaje sem Pressa”, promovida entre os dias 2 e 8 deste mês, abrangeu seis ilhas do arquipélago dos Açores, tendo alcançado cerca de 200 condutores. A iniciativa, realizada pela Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP), em colaboração com a Subdireção Regional dos Transportes Terrestres, da tutela da Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade de Infraestruturas, decorreu em São Miguel, Terceira, São Jorge, Graciosa, Faial e Flores, com ações direcionadas para a promoção de comportamentos responsáveis na estrada, especialmente no que diz respeito à redução da velocidade e condução segura. A campanha teve como principais objetivos sensibilizar os condutores para os riscos associados ao excesso de velocidade, uma das principais causas de acidentes rodoviários, e promover uma condução mais prudente e defensiva, incentivando o respeito pelos limites de velocidade. Reduzir a sinistralidade rodoviária nas estradas regionais, alertar para a importância da segurança de todos os utilizadores da via, incluindo peões e ciclistas, e incentivar uma cultura de responsabilidade e prevenção, contribuindo para estradas mais seguras nos Açores foram outros dos objetivos da referida campanha. No total, foram sensibilizados 193 condutores, sendo 45 em São Miguel, 20 na Terceira, 15 em São Jorge, 10 na Graciosa, 48 no Faial e 55 nas Flores. A campanha “Viaje sem Pressa” registou uma boa adesão por parte dos automobilistas, permitindo reforçar a consciencialização sobre a importância de uma condução responsável e segura. Esta iniciativa insere-se no conjunto de ações que visam promover a segurança rodoviária na Região Autónoma dos Açores, contribuindo para a diminuição do número de acidentes e para a proteção de vidas.
June 11, 2026 Campanha “Viaje sem Pressa” sensibilizou cerca de 200 condutores em seis ilhas dos Açores A campanha de sensibilização rodoviária “Viaje sem Pressa”, promovida entre os dias 2 e 8 deste mês, abrangeu seis ilhas do arquipélago dos Açores, tendo alcançado cerca de 200 condutores. A iniciativa, realizada pela Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP), em colaboração com a Subdireção Regional dos Transportes Terrestres, da tutela da Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade de Infraestruturas, decorreu em São Miguel, Terceira, São Jorge, Graciosa, Faial e Flores, com ações direcionadas para a promoção de comportamentos responsáveis na estrada, especialmente no que diz respeito à redução da velocidade e condução segura. A campanha teve como principais objetivos sensibilizar os condutores para os riscos associados ao excesso de velocidade, uma das principais causas de acidentes rodoviários, e promover uma condução mais prudente e defensiva, incentivando o respeito pelos limites de velocidade. Reduzir a sinistralidade rodoviária nas estradas regionais, alertar para a importância da segurança de todos os utilizadores da via, incluindo peões e ciclistas, e incentivar uma cultura de responsabilidade e prevenção, contribuindo para estradas mais seguras nos Açores foram outros dos objetivos da referida campanha. No total, foram sensibilizados 193 condutores, sendo 45 em São Miguel, 20 na Terceira, 15 em São Jorge, 10 na Graciosa, 48 no Faial e 55 nas Flores. A campanha “Viaje sem Pressa” registou uma boa adesão por parte dos automobilistas, permitindo reforçar a consciencialização sobre a importância de uma condução responsável e segura. Esta iniciativa insere-se no conjunto de ações que visam promover a segurança rodoviária na Região Autónoma dos Açores, contribuindo para a diminuição do número de acidentes e para a proteção de vidas.
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June 10, 2026 Apps for Good Açores Regional Meeting brought together young innovators at Ponta Delgada Regional Conservatory This week, the Ponta Delgada Regional Conservatory hosted the Regional Apps for Good Açores Meeting, an initiative organised by the Regional Directorate for Education and Educational Administration (DREAE) as part of the implementation of the Apps for Good programme in schools across the Autonomous Region of the Azores. In the 2026 edition, 11 teams from seven schools on the islands of São Miguel, Pico and Terceira are participating. The projects presented covered social, environmental, and educational areas, demonstrating young Azoreans' ability to identify challenges and propose innovative technological solutions. Since the 2017/2018 academic year, this department has been developing the programme in partnership with CDI Portugal – Centre of Digital Inclusion, an NGO dedicated to social and digital inclusion and innovation, providing students with opportunities to develop digital, creative and entrepreneurial skills. Apps for Good challenged teams of students from middle to secondary school to design mobile apps that address social needs identified in their communities, within the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Throughout the school year, participants worked on a project methodology divided into five stages, supported by an online platform. The regional meetings are valuable opportunities to share and evaluate the projects developed, leading to the selection of the finalist teams that will represent the Region at the national event, usually held in September. Among the solutions in competition were the following projects: Zen Sénior, from Canto da Maia Basic Education School; Encontra PET, from Capelas Basic Education School; Caritas Share, É Canja!!, Healthy Gamers, Mind Bloom and Floresta da Esperança, from Rabo de Peixe Basic Education School; ECOKIDS, from Madalena Basic Education and Secondary School; Elite Fishing, from São Roque do Pico Basic Education and Secondary School; Gravidez Informada, from Tomás de Borba Basic Education and Secondary School; and TravelBuddy, from Jerónimo Emiliano de Andrade Secondary School. The awards for Basic Education School Finalist, Secondary School Finalist and the People’s Choice Award were presented during the ceremony.
June 10, 2026 Apps for Good Açores Regional Meeting brought together young innovators at Ponta Delgada Regional Conservatory This week, the Ponta Delgada Regional Conservatory hosted the Regional Apps for Good Açores Meeting, an initiative organised by the Regional Directorate for Education and Educational Administration (DREAE) as part of the implementation of the Apps for Good programme in schools across the Autonomous Region of the Azores. In the 2026 edition, 11 teams from seven schools on the islands of São Miguel, Pico and Terceira are participating. The projects presented covered social, environmental, and educational areas, demonstrating young Azoreans' ability to identify challenges and propose innovative technological solutions. Since the 2017/2018 academic year, this department has been developing the programme in partnership with CDI Portugal – Centre of Digital Inclusion, an NGO dedicated to social and digital inclusion and innovation, providing students with opportunities to develop digital, creative and entrepreneurial skills. Apps for Good challenged teams of students from middle to secondary school to design mobile apps that address social needs identified in their communities, within the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Throughout the school year, participants worked on a project methodology divided into five stages, supported by an online platform. The regional meetings are valuable opportunities to share and evaluate the projects developed, leading to the selection of the finalist teams that will represent the Region at the national event, usually held in September. Among the solutions in competition were the following projects: Zen Sénior, from Canto da Maia Basic Education School; Encontra PET, from Capelas Basic Education School; Caritas Share, É Canja!!, Healthy Gamers, Mind Bloom and Floresta da Esperança, from Rabo de Peixe Basic Education School; ECOKIDS, from Madalena Basic Education and Secondary School; Elite Fishing, from São Roque do Pico Basic Education and Secondary School; Gravidez Informada, from Tomás de Borba Basic Education and Secondary School; and TravelBuddy, from Jerónimo Emiliano de Andrade Secondary School. The awards for Basic Education School Finalist, Secondary School Finalist and the People’s Choice Award were presented during the ceremony.
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June 9, 2026 Press release Following the statements made by the CHEGA/Açores Parliamentary Group regarding housing in the Terra Chã neighbourhood in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira Island, the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment wishes to clarify the following: 1. On January 29, 2025, pursuant to an Order issued by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, authorisation was granted to launch the tender procedure for the “Works Contract for the 2nd phase of the Urban and Housing Redevelopment of the Terra Chã neighbourhood, including the construction of infrastructure in the southern zone and the construction of 48 dwellings.” This was carried out by means of an internationally advertised public tender, with a base price of €7,838,247.66 and a completion period of 450 days, within the scope of the RRP, and was therefore exempt from project review; 2. Although the price per square metre in this tender is higher [€1,508.70/m²] than the amount paid under the RRP and higher than the works contract price of other works carried out and currently underway on the same island and of a similar nature, no proposals were received from construction companies, thereby making it impossible to carry out this works contract as scheduled in the Recovery and Resilience Plan; 3. Given the lack of responses from the construction sector regarding the implementation of this project within the deadline set out in the RRP, the Government of the Azores has sought an alternative funding source for its implementation, having achieved this goal through the Azores 2030 Operational Programme; 4. The project review is currently underway, and this will be followed by the launch of an international public tender for the construction contract, later this year; 5. This Regional Government’s investment in housing is undeniable. As far as Terceira Island is concerned, there has been an unprecedented investment in the public housing stock, specifically in improving the housing supply and living conditions for families. This investment of over €25 million has resulted in 76 new properties, including the houses built in the São Brás housing development, and 192 refurbishment projects, including the Nossa Senhora de Fátima and Nascer do Sol neighbourhoods. 6. In view of the above, the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment categorically refutes the accusation that RRP funds were wasted on investment in the Terra Chã neighbourhood.
June 9, 2026 Press release Following the statements made by the CHEGA/Açores Parliamentary Group regarding housing in the Terra Chã neighbourhood in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira Island, the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment wishes to clarify the following: 1. On January 29, 2025, pursuant to an Order issued by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, authorisation was granted to launch the tender procedure for the “Works Contract for the 2nd phase of the Urban and Housing Redevelopment of the Terra Chã neighbourhood, including the construction of infrastructure in the southern zone and the construction of 48 dwellings.” This was carried out by means of an internationally advertised public tender, with a base price of €7,838,247.66 and a completion period of 450 days, within the scope of the RRP, and was therefore exempt from project review; 2. Although the price per square metre in this tender is higher [€1,508.70/m²] than the amount paid under the RRP and higher than the works contract price of other works carried out and currently underway on the same island and of a similar nature, no proposals were received from construction companies, thereby making it impossible to carry out this works contract as scheduled in the Recovery and Resilience Plan; 3. Given the lack of responses from the construction sector regarding the implementation of this project within the deadline set out in the RRP, the Government of the Azores has sought an alternative funding source for its implementation, having achieved this goal through the Azores 2030 Operational Programme; 4. The project review is currently underway, and this will be followed by the launch of an international public tender for the construction contract, later this year; 5. This Regional Government’s investment in housing is undeniable. As far as Terceira Island is concerned, there has been an unprecedented investment in the public housing stock, specifically in improving the housing supply and living conditions for families. This investment of over €25 million has resulted in 76 new properties, including the houses built in the São Brás housing development, and 192 refurbishment projects, including the Nossa Senhora de Fátima and Nascer do Sol neighbourhoods. 6. In view of the above, the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment categorically refutes the accusation that RRP funds were wasted on investment in the Terra Chã neighbourhood.
