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Azorean Government congratulates Nuno Bettencourt on winning Grammy
Azorean Government congratulates Nuno Bettencourt on winning Grammy
Presidência do Governo Regional
Regional Government meets payment schedule for Azorean farmers
Regional Government meets payment schedule for Azorean farmers
Presidência do Governo Regional
José Manuel Bolieiro highlights “Azorean pride” at opening of Ponta Delgada 2026 – Portuguese Capital of Culture
José Manuel Bolieiro highlights “Azorean pride” at opening of Ponta Delgada 2026 – Portuguese Capital of Culture
February 2, 2026
Azorean Government congratulates Nuno Bettencourt on winning Grammy
January 30, 2026
Regional Government meets payment schedule for Azorean farmers
January 29, 2026
José Manuel Bolieiro highlights “Azorean pride” at opening of Ponta Delgada 2026 – Portuguese Capital of Culture
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Nota de Imprensa
February 2, 2026
Azorean Government congratulates Nuno Bettencourt on winning Grammy
The President of the Azorean Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, congratulated Azorean guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, a native of Terceira Island, on winning the Grammy Award in the Best Rock Performance category for his performance of "Changes (Live From Villa Park / Back to the Beginning)," sung by Yungblud and awarded at the 2026 Grammy Awards. "It is a significant distinction that acknowledges high-quality work and a solid career," José Manuel Bolieiro stated, emphasising that this award "honours talent of Azorean origin and projects the name of the Azores in a highly demanding international context." “Nuno Bettencourt also represents a family of artists who have contributed to our identity and the promotion of Azorean culture,” the head of the Azorean Government noted, considering that this recognition “is a stimulus for the celebration of artistic and cultural creation.” The Government of the Azores hereby congratulates Nuno Bettencourt and sends its appreciation, wishing him continued success in a career marked by merit and excellence. Nuno Bettencourt, 59, is a member of the band Extreme, known for albums such as "Pornograffitti" and the more recent "Six," released in 2023. The Grammy Award-winning song was performed at what was the last concert by Ozzy Osbourne, a Black Sabbath musician who died a few weeks after the event that brought together dozens of musicians linked to rock and heavy metal.
February 2, 2026
Azorean Government congratulates Nuno Bettencourt on winning Grammy
The President of the Azorean Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, congratulated Azorean guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, a native of Terceira Island, on winning the Grammy Award in the Best Rock Performance category for his performance of "Changes (Live From Villa Park / Back to the Beginning)," sung by Yungblud and awarded at the 2026 Grammy Awards. "It is a significant distinction that acknowledges high-quality work and a solid career," José Manuel Bolieiro stated, emphasising that this award "honours talent of Azorean origin and projects the name of the Azores in a highly demanding international context." “Nuno Bettencourt also represents a family of artists who have contributed to our identity and the promotion of Azorean culture,” the head of the Azorean Government noted, considering that this recognition “is a stimulus for the celebration of artistic and cultural creation.” The Government of the Azores hereby congratulates Nuno Bettencourt and sends its appreciation, wishing him continued success in a career marked by merit and excellence. Nuno Bettencourt, 59, is a member of the band Extreme, known for albums such as "Pornograffitti" and the more recent "Six," released in 2023. The Grammy Award-winning song was performed at what was the last concert by Ozzy Osbourne, a Black Sabbath musician who died a few weeks after the event that brought together dozens of musicians linked to rock and heavy metal.
Nota de Imprensa
January 30, 2026
Regional Government meets payment schedule for Azorean farmers
The Government of the Azores begins today, January 30, a period of regional aid payments to Azorean farmers, which will continue until February 6, following the annual schedule agreed in 2025 between the President of the Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, and the President of the Azores Agricultural Federation, Jorge Rita. This schedule aims to introduce information and predictability into the payment of regional aid, allowing farmers to plan the management of their farms and their financial commitments with greater certainty. Accordingly, for 2026, a first payment period has been set between January 30 and February 6, with further quarterly payments planned throughout the year. This achievement represents a long-standing aspiration of the sector and reinforces a trend towards stability that has been evident in recent years, particularly with the end of apportionment in Community support. It should be noted that, since 2021, following a fair claim by the Azores Agricultural Federation, farmers have been receiving this support without cuts. During this period, payments will begin for the following types of support: • support for the purchase of maize and sorghum seeds – 2024; • additional support for cattle slaughter in the context of COVID-19 – 2021; • support for interest on investment in agriculture (SAFIAGRI) – 2023; • support relating to climatic events – 2024; • support for the slaughter of sheep and goats; • support for the purchase of agricultural and livestock equipment (AGROACRESCENTA), for 2025; • incentives for insemination for beef cattle production; • payments made by IFAP, under PEPAC, for investment projects in the modernisation of farms, agribusiness and the LEADER programme.
January 30, 2026
Regional Government meets payment schedule for Azorean farmers
The Government of the Azores begins today, January 30, a period of regional aid payments to Azorean farmers, which will continue until February 6, following the annual schedule agreed in 2025 between the President of the Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, and the President of the Azores Agricultural Federation, Jorge Rita. This schedule aims to introduce information and predictability into the payment of regional aid, allowing farmers to plan the management of their farms and their financial commitments with greater certainty. Accordingly, for 2026, a first payment period has been set between January 30 and February 6, with further quarterly payments planned throughout the year. This achievement represents a long-standing aspiration of the sector and reinforces a trend towards stability that has been evident in recent years, particularly with the end of apportionment in Community support. It should be noted that, since 2021, following a fair claim by the Azores Agricultural Federation, farmers have been receiving this support without cuts. During this period, payments will begin for the following types of support: • support for the purchase of maize and sorghum seeds – 2024; • additional support for cattle slaughter in the context of COVID-19 – 2021; • support for interest on investment in agriculture (SAFIAGRI) – 2023; • support relating to climatic events – 2024; • support for the slaughter of sheep and goats; • support for the purchase of agricultural and livestock equipment (AGROACRESCENTA), for 2025; • incentives for insemination for beef cattle production; • payments made by IFAP, under PEPAC, for investment projects in the modernisation of farms, agribusiness and the LEADER programme.