Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
Clarification from the Regional Government
Clarification from the Regional Government
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Vocational schools promote 230 training initiatives for employed and unemployed people
Vocational schools promote 230 training initiatives for employed and unemployed people
Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
mySaúde Açores app now provides test results
mySaúde Açores app now provides test results
Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
Regional Government and Portos dos Açores establish protocol on Travellers' Points of Entry (TPE) in the Region
Regional Government and Portos dos Açores establish protocol on Travellers' Points of Entry (TPE) in the Region
Esclarecimento
July 24, 2025 Clarification from the Regional Government Regarding the accounts of the Azores Island Health Units (USI) and regional hospitals, the Regional Government clarifies: The USI went from losses in 2023 to positive net results in 2024, figures that are all the more relevant when, at the same time, priority was given to settling the careers of health professionals, where more than 13 million Euros were invested compared to the same period last year. Several situations that stand out include the Terceira Island Health Unit, which improved its financial status from a loss of 2.7 million Euros to a profit of 4.3 million Euros. The Flores unit also saw significant improvement, going from losses of 224 thousand Euros to a net profit of 2.7 million Euros. Additionally, the Pico Island Health Unit achieved a favourable result of 1.7 million Euros in 2024. The table showing the net results of the USI at the end of 2023 and 2024, in Euros, is attached to this clarification. In 2023, HSEIT reported a loss of 9.4 million Euros, which improved to a loss of 2.6 million Euros in 2024. In Ponta Delgada, HDES experienced a loss of 19.2 million Euros in 2023, while the loss decreased to 15.8 million Euros in 2024. Additionally, Hospital da Horta recorded a loss of 5.6 million Euros in 2023, which was reduced to a loss of 3.5 million Euros in 2024.
July 24, 2025 Clarification from the Regional Government Regarding the accounts of the Azores Island Health Units (USI) and regional hospitals, the Regional Government clarifies: The USI went from losses in 2023 to positive net results in 2024, figures that are all the more relevant when, at the same time, priority was given to settling the careers of health professionals, where more than 13 million Euros were invested compared to the same period last year. Several situations that stand out include the Terceira Island Health Unit, which improved its financial status from a loss of 2.7 million Euros to a profit of 4.3 million Euros. The Flores unit also saw significant improvement, going from losses of 224 thousand Euros to a net profit of 2.7 million Euros. Additionally, the Pico Island Health Unit achieved a favourable result of 1.7 million Euros in 2024. The table showing the net results of the USI at the end of 2023 and 2024, in Euros, is attached to this clarification. In 2023, HSEIT reported a loss of 9.4 million Euros, which improved to a loss of 2.6 million Euros in 2024. In Ponta Delgada, HDES experienced a loss of 19.2 million Euros in 2023, while the loss decreased to 15.8 million Euros in 2024. Additionally, Hospital da Horta recorded a loss of 5.6 million Euros in 2023, which was reduced to a loss of 3.5 million Euros in 2024.
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July 24, 2025 Vocational schools promote 230 training initiatives for employed and unemployed people Azorean Vocational Schools will promote 230 sector-specific training initiatives tailored to the needs of companies and adjusted to the strategic sectors of the Region until May 31 next year. The training areas available are as follows: Tourism and Leisure, Culinary, Confectionary, Agricultural and Animal Production, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Safety, Handling and Conservation of Fish, English Language, Commerce, Electricity and Energy, Accounting and Taxation, Social Work and Guidance, Health, Transport, Metallurgy and Metalworking, and Computer Science. This training programme was proposed by Vocational Schools and the Azores Training Centre. It was approved by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Regional Directorate for Vocational Training and Employment, under Qualifica.In, a measure created by the Regional Government of the Azores and financed under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) for the Region. Employed and unemployed people aged 18 or over are eligible to apply. Unemployed people are awarded a training grant of 3 Euros for each hour of training, up to the monthly limit corresponding to the Social Support Index (IAS). Training can be provided in person and/or remotely, lasting between 25 and 600 hours, adapting to the diversity of audiences on the different islands. Training providers are responsible for setting their schedule for applications, selection of trainees and starting dates for courses until May 31, 2026. Those interested in these courses, which are free of charge and available for consultation on the online platform certificar.azores.gov.pt, should contact the respective training entities with approved training initiatives, in this case: Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Angra do Heroísmo Vocational School; INETESE Açores - Association for Education and Training; Monsenhor João Maurício de Amaral Ferreira Vocational School (Povoação); Azores Maritime School; Praia da Vitória Vocational School; Azores Tourism Training School; Pico Island Vocational School; São Jorge Island Vocational School; Horta Vocational School; Vila Franca do Campo Vocational School; Azores Training Centre. Training entities with courses approved under Qualifica.In are awarded financial support of 40 Euros for each hour of training provided, up to a maximum amount of 24 thousand Euros for each training initiative. Overall, it is expected to cover more than 3,700 trainees, 76% of whom are employed. The Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment calls on companies and employers to make their employees aware of the training initiatives now available, as "it is an opportunity to strengthen skills that will be reflected in improved productivity." “Qualifica.In is an initiative that reinforces the Regional Government's commitment to valuing skills, tackling skills shortages and promoting employability, bringing it into line with the RRP goals for a more skilled, innovative and cohesive society,” explained Maria João Carreiro.
July 24, 2025 Vocational schools promote 230 training initiatives for employed and unemployed people Azorean Vocational Schools will promote 230 sector-specific training initiatives tailored to the needs of companies and adjusted to the strategic sectors of the Region until May 31 next year. The training areas available are as follows: Tourism and Leisure, Culinary, Confectionary, Agricultural and Animal Production, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Safety, Handling and Conservation of Fish, English Language, Commerce, Electricity and Energy, Accounting and Taxation, Social Work and Guidance, Health, Transport, Metallurgy and Metalworking, and Computer Science. This training programme was proposed by Vocational Schools and the Azores Training Centre. It was approved by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Regional Directorate for Vocational Training and Employment, under Qualifica.In, a measure created by the Regional Government of the Azores and financed under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) for the Region. Employed and unemployed people aged 18 or over are eligible to apply. Unemployed people are awarded a training grant of 3 Euros for each hour of training, up to the monthly limit corresponding to the Social Support Index (IAS). Training can be provided in person and/or remotely, lasting between 25 and 600 hours, adapting to the diversity of audiences on the different islands. Training providers are responsible for setting their schedule for applications, selection of trainees and starting dates for courses until May 31, 2026. Those interested in these courses, which are free of charge and available for consultation on the online platform certificar.azores.gov.pt, should contact the respective training entities with approved training initiatives, in this case: Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Angra do Heroísmo Vocational School; INETESE Açores - Association for Education and Training; Monsenhor João Maurício de Amaral Ferreira Vocational School (Povoação); Azores Maritime School; Praia da Vitória Vocational School; Azores Tourism Training School; Pico Island Vocational School; São Jorge Island Vocational School; Horta Vocational School; Vila Franca do Campo Vocational School; Azores Training Centre. Training entities with courses approved under Qualifica.In are awarded financial support of 40 Euros for each hour of training provided, up to a maximum amount of 24 thousand Euros for each training initiative. Overall, it is expected to cover more than 3,700 trainees, 76% of whom are employed. The Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment calls on companies and employers to make their employees aware of the training initiatives now available, as "it is an opportunity to strengthen skills that will be reflected in improved productivity." “Qualifica.In is an initiative that reinforces the Regional Government's commitment to valuing skills, tackling skills shortages and promoting employability, bringing it into line with the RRP goals for a more skilled, innovative and cohesive society,” explained Maria João Carreiro.
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July 23, 2025 mySaúde Açores app now provides test results Since Monday, the results of clinical tests carried out from this date, 21 July, are now available on the mySaúde Açores app. By accessing the "user documents" tab, users can quickly access their results on their mobile phone without needing to visit the health centre where the tests were carried out. Also starting this week, information related to appointments, including bookings, cancellations, rescheduling and reminders, will now be sent via text message, sent from “mySaude.” Users who have the mySaúde Açores app will receive a notification 48 hours before their scheduled appointment and will only receive a text message reminder if they do not open the app within two hours. The new system covers all Regional Health Service users, whether or not registered with mySaúde Açores. It applies to consultations at health centres on all islands and the Terceira and Horta hospitals. The Divino Espírito Santo Hospital, in São Miguel, will be included when it is integrated into mySaúde Açores, on a date to be announced shortly. The Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security clarifies that previous methods of communication, such as telephone calls and letters, may still be used in specific cases of users who have difficulty using mobile devices and suggests that, in these cases, the accounts of these users be managed by other family members through the mySaúde Açores app. The app also features a new "dashboard" tab. It allows users to update their health data, such as blood pressure, weight, heart rate and blood sugar levels, so that it can be included in their medical records in the future, thus facilitating communication between users and their doctors as well as monitoring their progress and evolution. The Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security urges all Azoreans to install and register on the app or portal so they can fully benefit from its features.
July 23, 2025 mySaúde Açores app now provides test results Since Monday, the results of clinical tests carried out from this date, 21 July, are now available on the mySaúde Açores app. By accessing the "user documents" tab, users can quickly access their results on their mobile phone without needing to visit the health centre where the tests were carried out. Also starting this week, information related to appointments, including bookings, cancellations, rescheduling and reminders, will now be sent via text message, sent from “mySaude.” Users who have the mySaúde Açores app will receive a notification 48 hours before their scheduled appointment and will only receive a text message reminder if they do not open the app within two hours. The new system covers all Regional Health Service users, whether or not registered with mySaúde Açores. It applies to consultations at health centres on all islands and the Terceira and Horta hospitals. The Divino Espírito Santo Hospital, in São Miguel, will be included when it is integrated into mySaúde Açores, on a date to be announced shortly. The Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security clarifies that previous methods of communication, such as telephone calls and letters, may still be used in specific cases of users who have difficulty using mobile devices and suggests that, in these cases, the accounts of these users be managed by other family members through the mySaúde Açores app. The app also features a new "dashboard" tab. It allows users to update their health data, such as blood pressure, weight, heart rate and blood sugar levels, so that it can be included in their medical records in the future, thus facilitating communication between users and their doctors as well as monitoring their progress and evolution. The Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security urges all Azoreans to install and register on the app or portal so they can fully benefit from its features.
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July 23, 2025 Regional Government and Portos dos Açores establish protocol on Travellers' Points of Entry (TPE) in the Region With a view to complying with EU regulations on the non-commercial movement of pets, the Government of the Azores has established a cooperation agreement between the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food and Portos dos Açores (Regional Port Authorities). The agreement was signed today in Ponta Delgada by the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, and the President of Portos dos Açores, Sancha Costa Santos. Recently, there has been an increase in the movement of people and their pets from third countries to the Region. This movement to the Region is not only by air but also by sea, via cruise ships and recreational boats. The protocol signed today aims to provide a space, on the part of Portos dos Açores, where officials from the Agrarian Development Services can carry out official checks, verifying the health conditions and documentation of animals entering European territory for the first time. This will allow animals travelling with their owners to leave the vessels and accompany their owners as they explore the islands. In addition to the two Travellers' Points of Entry (TPE) that already existed at the Ponta Delgada and Lajes da Terceira airports, seven new TPE have now been created at the Ponta Delgada and Praia da Vitória cruise terminal as well as at the marinas of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo, Velas, Lajes do Pico and Horta. According to the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, "this initiative aims to ensure efficient control of the entry of pets from third countries arriving at ports and marinas of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, whether on yachts or cruise ships, thereby reinforcing the Region's health safety measures." "In 2024, 698 checks on pets were carried out at the TPE located at the Ponta Delgada and Lajes airports. We have stepped up control measures to detect the entry of animal diseases in the context of biosecurity, providing greater public health safety for Azoreans and visitors," stressed the government official. The implementation of TPE in the marinas of the Azores is a significant step forward in terms of convenience and modernisation of the services provided to visitors and the necessary protection of biosafety and legal requirements. With this measure, the Azores continue to be a benchmark region for those wishing to travel with their pets.
July 23, 2025 Regional Government and Portos dos Açores establish protocol on Travellers' Points of Entry (TPE) in the Region With a view to complying with EU regulations on the non-commercial movement of pets, the Government of the Azores has established a cooperation agreement between the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food and Portos dos Açores (Regional Port Authorities). The agreement was signed today in Ponta Delgada by the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, and the President of Portos dos Açores, Sancha Costa Santos. Recently, there has been an increase in the movement of people and their pets from third countries to the Region. This movement to the Region is not only by air but also by sea, via cruise ships and recreational boats. The protocol signed today aims to provide a space, on the part of Portos dos Açores, where officials from the Agrarian Development Services can carry out official checks, verifying the health conditions and documentation of animals entering European territory for the first time. This will allow animals travelling with their owners to leave the vessels and accompany their owners as they explore the islands. In addition to the two Travellers' Points of Entry (TPE) that already existed at the Ponta Delgada and Lajes da Terceira airports, seven new TPE have now been created at the Ponta Delgada and Praia da Vitória cruise terminal as well as at the marinas of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo, Velas, Lajes do Pico and Horta. According to the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, "this initiative aims to ensure efficient control of the entry of pets from third countries arriving at ports and marinas of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, whether on yachts or cruise ships, thereby reinforcing the Region's health safety measures." "In 2024, 698 checks on pets were carried out at the TPE located at the Ponta Delgada and Lajes airports. We have stepped up control measures to detect the entry of animal diseases in the context of biosecurity, providing greater public health safety for Azoreans and visitors," stressed the government official. The implementation of TPE in the marinas of the Azores is a significant step forward in terms of convenience and modernisation of the services provided to visitors and the necessary protection of biosafety and legal requirements. With this measure, the Azores continue to be a benchmark region for those wishing to travel with their pets.
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July 21, 2025 José Manuel Bolieiro met with EPP Coordinator in European Parliament's Committee on Regional Development The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, received MEP Andrey Novakov, Coordinator of the European People's Party (EPP) in the European Parliament's Committee on Regional Development, at an audience held at the Sant'ana Palace. The meeting focused on the theme of the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework and specific policies for the Outermost Regions, with special emphasis on the importance of ensuring instruments tailored to the unique characteristics of these regions. The head of the Azorean Government emphasised the active role of the Azores in promoting their solutions, adapted to the islands' context and their status as outermost regions. "Outermost regions, such as the Azores, are not asking for exceptions; they are asking for fairness. We need policies that acknowledge our geographical and economic conditions with specific measures tailored to the reality of the territory," stated José Manuel Bolieiro. The consolidation of POSEI Agriculture, the creation of POSEI Fisheries and the implementation of POSEI Transport were highlighted as priorities to mitigate the permanent additional costs faced by the Region, both in terms of internal supply between islands and in the shipment and export of regional products. "The competitiveness of our products depends on our ability to reach markets. If we do not recognise the additional costs of transport and distance, we are not ensuring fair conditions for development," he added. The meeting took place at a time when the European Commission is preparing a new approach to Cohesion Policy. Therefore, it is essential to step up dialogue with European institutions and highlight the geostrategic role of Outermost Regions in consolidating the European Union's position in the world. Andrey Novakov, Member of the European Parliament since 2014, elected by Bulgaria for the GERB party – Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria, expressed interest and willingness to continue listening to the proposals of Outermost Regions, acknowledging the contribution of the Azores to the construction of more inclusive European policies.
July 21, 2025 José Manuel Bolieiro met with EPP Coordinator in European Parliament's Committee on Regional Development The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, received MEP Andrey Novakov, Coordinator of the European People's Party (EPP) in the European Parliament's Committee on Regional Development, at an audience held at the Sant'ana Palace. The meeting focused on the theme of the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework and specific policies for the Outermost Regions, with special emphasis on the importance of ensuring instruments tailored to the unique characteristics of these regions. The head of the Azorean Government emphasised the active role of the Azores in promoting their solutions, adapted to the islands' context and their status as outermost regions. "Outermost regions, such as the Azores, are not asking for exceptions; they are asking for fairness. We need policies that acknowledge our geographical and economic conditions with specific measures tailored to the reality of the territory," stated José Manuel Bolieiro. The consolidation of POSEI Agriculture, the creation of POSEI Fisheries and the implementation of POSEI Transport were highlighted as priorities to mitigate the permanent additional costs faced by the Region, both in terms of internal supply between islands and in the shipment and export of regional products. "The competitiveness of our products depends on our ability to reach markets. If we do not recognise the additional costs of transport and distance, we are not ensuring fair conditions for development," he added. The meeting took place at a time when the European Commission is preparing a new approach to Cohesion Policy. Therefore, it is essential to step up dialogue with European institutions and highlight the geostrategic role of Outermost Regions in consolidating the European Union's position in the world. Andrey Novakov, Member of the European Parliament since 2014, elected by Bulgaria for the GERB party – Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria, expressed interest and willingness to continue listening to the proposals of Outermost Regions, acknowledging the contribution of the Azores to the construction of more inclusive European policies.
