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Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
Azores make progress in implementing Travellers' Entry Points in all regional marinas
Azores make progress in implementing Travellers' Entry Points in all regional marinas
Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
Azores at 36th edition of World Cheese Awards
Azores at 36th edition of World Cheese Awards
Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
António Ventura praises work on picheleiros road in Graciosa
António Ventura praises work on picheleiros road in Graciosa
November 18, 2024
Azores make progress in implementing Travellers' Entry Points in all regional marinas
November 13, 2024
Azores at 36th edition of World Cheese Awards
November 12, 2024
António Ventura praises work on picheleiros road in Graciosa
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Nota de Imprensa
November 18, 2024
Azores make progress in implementing Travellers' Entry Points in all regional marinas
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food is finalising the implementation of Travellers' Entry Points in all the marinas of the Autonomous Region of the Azores with the various entities managing them. This important feature is expected to be completed by the end of the year. With this initiative, the Regional Government aims to ensure more effective control of the entry of pets from third countries arriving at harbours and marinas of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, whether on yachts or cruises, thus reinforcing the Region's health and environmental safety measures. The implementation of Travellers' Entry Points in Azorean marinas represents a significant step forward in the convenience and modernisation of the services provided to visitors and the necessary protection of biosafety and legal requirements. António Ventura, the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, visited the Travellers‘ Entry Point at Lajes Airport on Terceira Island. He stressed the importance of this measure: “The installation of Travellers' Entry Points in all the marinas in the Azores is a long-standing need for the Regional Government to ensure that the EU legal framework is functioning properly." "With this initiative, we are reinforcing our commitment to the health defence of the European Union's borders," he continued. He also stated that the Region "signed a protocol last October with the Santa Maria airport management body for the installation of a Travellers‘ Entry Point. The Region now has three Travellers’ Entry Points: one at Ponta Delgada Airport, one at Lajes Airport and another at Santa Maria Airport." The Regional Secretary noted that although direct flights from third countries are not planned, there has been an increase in private flights that frequently stop there and whose passengers are accompanied by their pets. 61 checks on pets (canines and felines) have been carried out so far at Lajes Airport- it should also be noted the significant increase in the number of pets entering the Region. In 2021, 350 animals were inspected, including canines and felines. In 2022, 546 animals were inspected, and in 2023 the number rose to 632. "The Regional Government is expanding its means of controlling the entry of animal and plant diseases and improving biosecurity, ensuring increased public health security for residents and visitors," stressed António Ventura. This is intended to make the Azores a region of reference for those wishing to travel with their pets.
November 18, 2024
Azores make progress in implementing Travellers' Entry Points in all regional marinas
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food is finalising the implementation of Travellers' Entry Points in all the marinas of the Autonomous Region of the Azores with the various entities managing them. This important feature is expected to be completed by the end of the year. With this initiative, the Regional Government aims to ensure more effective control of the entry of pets from third countries arriving at harbours and marinas of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, whether on yachts or cruises, thus reinforcing the Region's health and environmental safety measures. The implementation of Travellers' Entry Points in Azorean marinas represents a significant step forward in the convenience and modernisation of the services provided to visitors and the necessary protection of biosafety and legal requirements. António Ventura, the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, visited the Travellers‘ Entry Point at Lajes Airport on Terceira Island. He stressed the importance of this measure: “The installation of Travellers' Entry Points in all the marinas in the Azores is a long-standing need for the Regional Government to ensure that the EU legal framework is functioning properly." "With this initiative, we are reinforcing our commitment to the health defence of the European Union's borders," he continued. He also stated that the Region "signed a protocol last October with the Santa Maria airport management body for the installation of a Travellers‘ Entry Point. The Region now has three Travellers’ Entry Points: one at Ponta Delgada Airport, one at Lajes Airport and another at Santa Maria Airport." The Regional Secretary noted that although direct flights from third countries are not planned, there has been an increase in private flights that frequently stop there and whose passengers are accompanied by their pets. 61 checks on pets (canines and felines) have been carried out so far at Lajes Airport- it should also be noted the significant increase in the number of pets entering the Region. In 2021, 350 animals were inspected, including canines and felines. In 2022, 546 animals were inspected, and in 2023 the number rose to 632. "The Regional Government is expanding its means of controlling the entry of animal and plant diseases and improving biosecurity, ensuring increased public health security for residents and visitors," stressed António Ventura. This is intended to make the Azores a region of reference for those wishing to travel with their pets.
Nota de Imprensa
November 13, 2024
Azores at 36th edition of World Cheese Awards
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food, through the Azores Brand Management and Promotion Office, will be present at the 36th edition of the World Cheese Awards. The event will be held for the first time in Portugal at the Multipurpose Pavilion in Viseu between November 15 and 17. With an institutional stand, the Azores Brand will be part of this event for the first time, representing the 22 member companies and 107 references certified with the Azores Brand seal, which demonstrates the importance of regional production on the national scene. Between November 15 and 17, Viseu will be the stage for the world of cheese as it hosts the 36th edition of the World Cheese Awards, which is taking place in Portugal for the first time. According to the organisers, the event has already seen a record number of participants, with more than 4,500 cheeses entering from 47 countries, and the largest-ever number of Portuguese producers competing, with 182 cheeses in competition, including several from the Azores. In addition to the cheese competition, known as the "Cheese Oscars," the event also features several activities such as the Cheese Summit and the Gastronomic Festival; both are open to the public. Admission is free and visitors can savour several other regional products besides cheese. The 36th edition of the World Cheese Awards includes more than 250 judges from 40 countries who will evaluate the best cheeses. With this participation, the Regional Government intends to disseminate the diversity of the Azores Brand-certified production of cheese in the archipelago, where one can find different types of cheese from eight of the archipelago's islands.
November 13, 2024
Azores at 36th edition of World Cheese Awards
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food, through the Azores Brand Management and Promotion Office, will be present at the 36th edition of the World Cheese Awards. The event will be held for the first time in Portugal at the Multipurpose Pavilion in Viseu between November 15 and 17. With an institutional stand, the Azores Brand will be part of this event for the first time, representing the 22 member companies and 107 references certified with the Azores Brand seal, which demonstrates the importance of regional production on the national scene. Between November 15 and 17, Viseu will be the stage for the world of cheese as it hosts the 36th edition of the World Cheese Awards, which is taking place in Portugal for the first time. According to the organisers, the event has already seen a record number of participants, with more than 4,500 cheeses entering from 47 countries, and the largest-ever number of Portuguese producers competing, with 182 cheeses in competition, including several from the Azores. In addition to the cheese competition, known as the "Cheese Oscars," the event also features several activities such as the Cheese Summit and the Gastronomic Festival; both are open to the public. Admission is free and visitors can savour several other regional products besides cheese. The 36th edition of the World Cheese Awards includes more than 250 judges from 40 countries who will evaluate the best cheeses. With this participation, the Regional Government intends to disseminate the diversity of the Azores Brand-certified production of cheese in the archipelago, where one can find different types of cheese from eight of the archipelago's islands.