Presidência do Governo Regional
José Manuel Bolieiro reforça compromisso dos Açores na assinatura da posição conjunta das RUP
José Manuel Bolieiro reforça compromisso dos Açores na assinatura da posição conjunta das RUP
Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood promotes webinar “Between clicks and threats: sexual crimes against children” on November 20
Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood promotes webinar “Between clicks and threats: sexual crimes against children” on November 20
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Azorean youth associations receive over €816,000 in public funding
Azorean youth associations receive over €816,000 in public funding
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
Nota de Imprensa
November 17, 2025 José Manuel Bolieiro reforça compromisso dos Açores na assinatura da posição conjunta das RUP O Presidente do Governo dos Açores, José Manuel Bolieiro, participou hoje, em Bruxelas, na jornada oficial que assinalou os 30 anos da Conferência dos Presidentes das Regiões Ultraperiféricas (RUP), um momento particularmente relevante num período em que se discutem as bases do futuro Quadro Financeiro Plurianual (QFP) da União Europeia para 2028-2034. Este é um encontro entre os Presidentes das RUP centrado na preparação das negociações europeias, na defesa do artigo 349.º do Tratado e na necessidade de garantir instrumentos específicos e financiamento adequado às regiões mais periféricas da União. Os trabalhos contaram também com duas mesas-redondas: uma dedicada à evolução das políticas europeias para as RUP desde 1995 e outra focada nos riscos e desafios colocados pela proposta de QFP 2028-2034. O debate permitiu partilhar preocupações comuns sobre coesão, agricultura, transportes, fundos estruturais e impacto das mudanças geopolíticas, económicas e climáticas nos territórios ultraperiféricos. O ponto alto do dia foi a assinatura da Declaração das Presidentes das RUP sobre o Quadro Financeiro Plurianual 2028-2034, um documento que alerta para o risco de retrocessos e pede à União Europeia uma abordagem mais equilibrada e coerente com as responsabilidades e especificidades destes territórios. José Manuel Bolieiro sublinhou que o trabalho conjunto do dia reforçou a posição política das RUP no atual contexto europeu. “Mostrámos, mais uma vez, que as Regiões Ultraperiféricas não são um detalhe da União Europeia. Somos parte da solução e queremos que isso seja assumido com clareza no próximo quadro financeiro”, afirmou. O líder do executivo açoriano destacou também a importância de manter o respeito pelo enquadramento jurídico que protege estes territórios. "Recordámos às instituições europeias que o artigo 349.º não é um privilégio é um instrumento para garantir justiça territorial. As nossas regiões precisam de políticas feitas à medida daquilo que enfrentam todos os dias”, disse, lembrando a distância aos mercados, a insularidade, os custos de transporte, a vulnerabilidade ambiental e a responsabilidade acrescida na vigilância das fronteiras externas. O governante sublinhou igualmente o papel decisivo das RUP em áreas estratégicas para a Europa, da biodiversidade à autonomia energética, passando pela economia do mar. “O que pedimos é coerência. Se a Europa reconhece que temos responsabilidades únicas, então essas responsabilidades devem ser acompanhadas dos meios necessários. A sustentabilidade das RUP é inseparável da sustentabilidade europeia”, afirmou. A declaração conjunta será agora transmitida oficialmente à Comissão Europeia, ao Parlamento Europeu e aos Estados-Membros, numa fase em que se definem as prioridades financeiras da União para a próxima década. Com esta participação, os Açores reafirmaram o seu compromisso com uma Europa solidária, que trate de forma justa quem enfrenta desafios específicos, e que reconheça o papel das RUP na construção de soluções para o futuro europeu. A Declaração assinada pelas nove RUP reúne um conjunto de preocupações comuns sobre a proposta de Quadro Financeiro Plurianual para 2028-2034, alertando para o impacto que algumas das orientações da Comissão Europeia podem ter na coesão, na agricultura, nos transportes e nos fundos estruturais. O documento insiste na necessidade de garantir instrumentos específicos, financiamento adequado e taxas de cofinanciamento que reflitam os custos estruturais e as limitações permanentes reconhecidas no artigo 349.º do Tratado. Defende ainda que qualquer alteração às políticas europeias deve respeitar a diferenciação que permite às RUP competir em condições mais equilibradas dentro do espaço europeu. O texto reforça também a importância estratégica destas regiões para a União: a gestão das fronteiras externas, as vastas áreas marítimas sob responsabilidade europeia, a biodiversidade única e a vulnerabilidade crescente aos fenómenos climáticos extremos. Por isso, as RUP pedem que o próximo ciclo financeiro assegure estabilidade, previsibilidade e uma abordagem realista às suas necessidades, lembrando que o contributo destes territórios para a Europa exige um compromisso recíproco das instituições europeias. A declaração agora subscrita será enviada à Comissão Europeia, ao Parlamento Europeu e aos Estados-Membros como posição formal das RUP para as negociações em curso.
November 17, 2025 José Manuel Bolieiro reforça compromisso dos Açores na assinatura da posição conjunta das RUP O Presidente do Governo dos Açores, José Manuel Bolieiro, participou hoje, em Bruxelas, na jornada oficial que assinalou os 30 anos da Conferência dos Presidentes das Regiões Ultraperiféricas (RUP), um momento particularmente relevante num período em que se discutem as bases do futuro Quadro Financeiro Plurianual (QFP) da União Europeia para 2028-2034. Este é um encontro entre os Presidentes das RUP centrado na preparação das negociações europeias, na defesa do artigo 349.º do Tratado e na necessidade de garantir instrumentos específicos e financiamento adequado às regiões mais periféricas da União. Os trabalhos contaram também com duas mesas-redondas: uma dedicada à evolução das políticas europeias para as RUP desde 1995 e outra focada nos riscos e desafios colocados pela proposta de QFP 2028-2034. O debate permitiu partilhar preocupações comuns sobre coesão, agricultura, transportes, fundos estruturais e impacto das mudanças geopolíticas, económicas e climáticas nos territórios ultraperiféricos. O ponto alto do dia foi a assinatura da Declaração das Presidentes das RUP sobre o Quadro Financeiro Plurianual 2028-2034, um documento que alerta para o risco de retrocessos e pede à União Europeia uma abordagem mais equilibrada e coerente com as responsabilidades e especificidades destes territórios. José Manuel Bolieiro sublinhou que o trabalho conjunto do dia reforçou a posição política das RUP no atual contexto europeu. “Mostrámos, mais uma vez, que as Regiões Ultraperiféricas não são um detalhe da União Europeia. Somos parte da solução e queremos que isso seja assumido com clareza no próximo quadro financeiro”, afirmou. O líder do executivo açoriano destacou também a importância de manter o respeito pelo enquadramento jurídico que protege estes territórios. "Recordámos às instituições europeias que o artigo 349.º não é um privilégio é um instrumento para garantir justiça territorial. As nossas regiões precisam de políticas feitas à medida daquilo que enfrentam todos os dias”, disse, lembrando a distância aos mercados, a insularidade, os custos de transporte, a vulnerabilidade ambiental e a responsabilidade acrescida na vigilância das fronteiras externas. O governante sublinhou igualmente o papel decisivo das RUP em áreas estratégicas para a Europa, da biodiversidade à autonomia energética, passando pela economia do mar. “O que pedimos é coerência. Se a Europa reconhece que temos responsabilidades únicas, então essas responsabilidades devem ser acompanhadas dos meios necessários. A sustentabilidade das RUP é inseparável da sustentabilidade europeia”, afirmou. A declaração conjunta será agora transmitida oficialmente à Comissão Europeia, ao Parlamento Europeu e aos Estados-Membros, numa fase em que se definem as prioridades financeiras da União para a próxima década. Com esta participação, os Açores reafirmaram o seu compromisso com uma Europa solidária, que trate de forma justa quem enfrenta desafios específicos, e que reconheça o papel das RUP na construção de soluções para o futuro europeu. A Declaração assinada pelas nove RUP reúne um conjunto de preocupações comuns sobre a proposta de Quadro Financeiro Plurianual para 2028-2034, alertando para o impacto que algumas das orientações da Comissão Europeia podem ter na coesão, na agricultura, nos transportes e nos fundos estruturais. O documento insiste na necessidade de garantir instrumentos específicos, financiamento adequado e taxas de cofinanciamento que reflitam os custos estruturais e as limitações permanentes reconhecidas no artigo 349.º do Tratado. Defende ainda que qualquer alteração às políticas europeias deve respeitar a diferenciação que permite às RUP competir em condições mais equilibradas dentro do espaço europeu. O texto reforça também a importância estratégica destas regiões para a União: a gestão das fronteiras externas, as vastas áreas marítimas sob responsabilidade europeia, a biodiversidade única e a vulnerabilidade crescente aos fenómenos climáticos extremos. Por isso, as RUP pedem que o próximo ciclo financeiro assegure estabilidade, previsibilidade e uma abordagem realista às suas necessidades, lembrando que o contributo destes territórios para a Europa exige um compromisso recíproco das instituições europeias. A declaração agora subscrita será enviada à Comissão Europeia, ao Parlamento Europeu e aos Estados-Membros como posição formal das RUP para as negociações em curso.
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November 17, 2025 Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood promotes webinar “Between clicks and threats: sexual crimes against children” on November 20 The Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security, through the Azores Commissioner's Office for Children (CAI), is promoting a webinar titled "Between clicks and threats: sexual crimes against children" on Thursday, November 20, at 2 p.m. Registration is open until November 19. The initiative marks two dates of particular importance for the defence of children's rights: European Day for the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (November 18) and the 36th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (November 20). This strengthens the Autonomous Region of the Azores' commitment to public policies on prevention, protection and intervention. The webinar opens with a speech by Emanuel Areias, President of the Azores Commissioner's Office for Children, followed by Gerson Duarte, Inspector of the Criminal Investigation Police in the Azores, who will present an analysis of regional data on sexual crimes against children. This presentation will provide an up-to-date overview of the situation and the main challenges identified in the archipelago. In turn, Carolina Soares, Manager of the Safe Internet Line and Coordinator of the Cybercrime Unit at APAV-Portuguese Association for Victim Support, will address the new risks associated with the use of technologies by children and young people in this area. The session will end with a debate, moderated by Carmen Ventura, Coordinator of CAI's Technical Operations Team, providing a space for joint reflection and sharing of contributions between experts and participants. In a context where children spend much of their time in digital environments, exposed to increasingly sophisticated forms of contact, manipulation and grooming, it is imperative to intensify public reflection and deepen understanding of emerging risks. This webinar aims to contribute to this strategic reinforcement by promoting the training of professionals and families, consolidating up-to-date technical knowledge and stimulating cooperation between partner entities in the protection system of the Autonomous Region of the Azores. Registration can be completed using the form available at https://forms.gle/4ezh482Res9NK5pK8, which can also be accessed via the QR Code on the promotional poster.
November 17, 2025 Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood promotes webinar “Between clicks and threats: sexual crimes against children” on November 20 The Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security, through the Azores Commissioner's Office for Children (CAI), is promoting a webinar titled "Between clicks and threats: sexual crimes against children" on Thursday, November 20, at 2 p.m. Registration is open until November 19. The initiative marks two dates of particular importance for the defence of children's rights: European Day for the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (November 18) and the 36th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (November 20). This strengthens the Autonomous Region of the Azores' commitment to public policies on prevention, protection and intervention. The webinar opens with a speech by Emanuel Areias, President of the Azores Commissioner's Office for Children, followed by Gerson Duarte, Inspector of the Criminal Investigation Police in the Azores, who will present an analysis of regional data on sexual crimes against children. This presentation will provide an up-to-date overview of the situation and the main challenges identified in the archipelago. In turn, Carolina Soares, Manager of the Safe Internet Line and Coordinator of the Cybercrime Unit at APAV-Portuguese Association for Victim Support, will address the new risks associated with the use of technologies by children and young people in this area. The session will end with a debate, moderated by Carmen Ventura, Coordinator of CAI's Technical Operations Team, providing a space for joint reflection and sharing of contributions between experts and participants. In a context where children spend much of their time in digital environments, exposed to increasingly sophisticated forms of contact, manipulation and grooming, it is imperative to intensify public reflection and deepen understanding of emerging risks. This webinar aims to contribute to this strategic reinforcement by promoting the training of professionals and families, consolidating up-to-date technical knowledge and stimulating cooperation between partner entities in the protection system of the Autonomous Region of the Azores. Registration can be completed using the form available at https://forms.gle/4ezh482Res9NK5pK8, which can also be accessed via the QR Code on the promotional poster.
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November 16, 2025 Azorean youth associations receive over €816,000 in public funding Youth associations registered in the Azorean Register of Youth Associations benefited from regional public support totalling more than €816,000 between 2024 and 2025, as reported by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment at the opening of the administrative building of the Scout House complex, run by the National Scout Corps, in Ponta Delgada. This support, awarded under the Incentive System for the Development of Youth Associations (SIDAAJ), made it possible to invest in the implementation of youth associations' activity plans, as well as in equipment and headquarters or in supplementary activities, such as the organisation of and participation in training activities, explained Maria João Carreiro. "Rather than just preaching and talking about the importance of associations, this Regional Government is working to encourage and stimulate action by youth associations," she said. The Regional Secretary highlighted the "good example" of the National Scout Corps. Between 2024 and 2025, it submitted 84 projects to be developed with children and young scouts, whose implementation the Region contributed to with an investment of over €50,000. This amount is supplemented by €82,000 in public funding over the same period for investment in equipment, headquarters and supplementary activities, as well as by €50,000 allocated through the Regional Directorate for Youth to the Scout House. The latter is "an infrastructure symbolising the commitment to training children and young people to exercise responsible citizenship committed to collective well-being," stated the government official. Currently, there are 28 youth associations or similar organisations registered in the Azorean Register of Youth Associations, which is 14 more than those registered in 2019. "In the Azores, youth associations are alive and well and highly recommended," praised the Regional Secretary. More than just a figure, "this growth clearly demonstrates the interest and commitment of young people as well as their confidence in a policy that encourages youth to organise themselves to meet their interests and needs, and to participate in building a pluralistic, inclusive and sustainable society," she said. The Regional Government has increased the global amount of funding available for youth associations to implement and execute their activity plans for 2026. Overall, this amounts to €170,000, representing an increase of about €90,000 compared to public funding in 2019. In the proposed Plan and Budget for 2026, which will be analysed and voted on at the end of this month by the Regional Legislative Assembly, the Azorean Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, proposes to invest two million Euros next year "in programmes fostering a culture of personal investment by young people in their civic and professional training."
November 16, 2025 Azorean youth associations receive over €816,000 in public funding Youth associations registered in the Azorean Register of Youth Associations benefited from regional public support totalling more than €816,000 between 2024 and 2025, as reported by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment at the opening of the administrative building of the Scout House complex, run by the National Scout Corps, in Ponta Delgada. This support, awarded under the Incentive System for the Development of Youth Associations (SIDAAJ), made it possible to invest in the implementation of youth associations' activity plans, as well as in equipment and headquarters or in supplementary activities, such as the organisation of and participation in training activities, explained Maria João Carreiro. "Rather than just preaching and talking about the importance of associations, this Regional Government is working to encourage and stimulate action by youth associations," she said. The Regional Secretary highlighted the "good example" of the National Scout Corps. Between 2024 and 2025, it submitted 84 projects to be developed with children and young scouts, whose implementation the Region contributed to with an investment of over €50,000. This amount is supplemented by €82,000 in public funding over the same period for investment in equipment, headquarters and supplementary activities, as well as by €50,000 allocated through the Regional Directorate for Youth to the Scout House. The latter is "an infrastructure symbolising the commitment to training children and young people to exercise responsible citizenship committed to collective well-being," stated the government official. Currently, there are 28 youth associations or similar organisations registered in the Azorean Register of Youth Associations, which is 14 more than those registered in 2019. "In the Azores, youth associations are alive and well and highly recommended," praised the Regional Secretary. More than just a figure, "this growth clearly demonstrates the interest and commitment of young people as well as their confidence in a policy that encourages youth to organise themselves to meet their interests and needs, and to participate in building a pluralistic, inclusive and sustainable society," she said. The Regional Government has increased the global amount of funding available for youth associations to implement and execute their activity plans for 2026. Overall, this amounts to €170,000, representing an increase of about €90,000 compared to public funding in 2019. In the proposed Plan and Budget for 2026, which will be analysed and voted on at the end of this month by the Regional Legislative Assembly, the Azorean Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, proposes to invest two million Euros next year "in programmes fostering a culture of personal investment by young people in their civic and professional training."
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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.
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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.
