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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
Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
Plant Health Laboratory promotes food safety and more competitive agriculture, says António Ventura
Plant Health Laboratory promotes food safety and more competitive agriculture, says António Ventura
Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
Regional Government paid 1.9 million Euros in arrears to slaughterhouse workers
Regional Government paid 1.9 million Euros in arrears to slaughterhouse workers
July 23, 2025
Regional Government and Portos dos Açores establish protocol on Travellers' Points of Entry (TPE) in the Region
July 17, 2025
Plant Health Laboratory promotes food safety and more competitive agriculture, says António Ventura
July 14, 2025
Regional Government paid 1.9 million Euros in arrears to slaughterhouse workers
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Nota de Imprensa
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.
Nota de Imprensa
July 17, 2025
Plant Health Laboratory promotes food safety and more competitive agriculture, says António Ventura
The Regional Plant Health Laboratory (LRSV) is establishing itself as a key player in the modernisation and safety of Azorean agriculture, according to the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, who visited the facility today. On that occasion, the government official highlighted the key role of the laboratory in preventing pests and diseases in the archipelago's crops. "The laboratory tripled its research into pesticide residues in plant-based products in 2025 alone," which represents a clear reinforcement of quality control and food safety in regional production, defended António Ventura. In five years, the number of harmful organisms analysed rose from 64 to 99, a development that also reflects greater awareness and commitment on the part of farmers. "These figures reveal a desire to do better and produce responsibly. This means greater productivity, sustainability and profitability," stated António Ventura. The government official believes that the Azores are prepared to significantly increase local production and reduce dependence on external sources over the next ten years. Supervised by the Regional Directorate for Agriculture, Veterinary and Food (DRAVA), the LRSV currently consists of 27 plant health inspectors spread across all the islands. Their mission ranges from detecting pests and diseases to analysing soil, plant or insect samples from farmers, cooperatives, and public and private entities. With various scientific areas of expertise – from bacteriology to virology – the laboratory has been officially recognised by the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary Affairs (DGAV) since 2016 as an authority in the fight against plant pests. The information collected is uploaded to a digital platform managed by DGAV, which centralises data from inspections and surveys conducted on professional operators. In addition to its technical component, the laboratory has developed collaborations with the National Institute for Agricultural and Veterinary Research (INIAV), promoting training and joint actions that contribute to improving scientific responses to new agricultural challenges. “The Plant Health Laboratory is strategic not only for our agriculture but also for public health, the environment and our economy,” emphasised the Regional Secretary. He concluded: “It is based on this work that we are projecting the Azores towards a more innovative, competitive and sustainable agriculture.”
July 17, 2025
Plant Health Laboratory promotes food safety and more competitive agriculture, says António Ventura
The Regional Plant Health Laboratory (LRSV) is establishing itself as a key player in the modernisation and safety of Azorean agriculture, according to the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, who visited the facility today. On that occasion, the government official highlighted the key role of the laboratory in preventing pests and diseases in the archipelago's crops. "The laboratory tripled its research into pesticide residues in plant-based products in 2025 alone," which represents a clear reinforcement of quality control and food safety in regional production, defended António Ventura. In five years, the number of harmful organisms analysed rose from 64 to 99, a development that also reflects greater awareness and commitment on the part of farmers. "These figures reveal a desire to do better and produce responsibly. This means greater productivity, sustainability and profitability," stated António Ventura. The government official believes that the Azores are prepared to significantly increase local production and reduce dependence on external sources over the next ten years. Supervised by the Regional Directorate for Agriculture, Veterinary and Food (DRAVA), the LRSV currently consists of 27 plant health inspectors spread across all the islands. Their mission ranges from detecting pests and diseases to analysing soil, plant or insect samples from farmers, cooperatives, and public and private entities. With various scientific areas of expertise – from bacteriology to virology – the laboratory has been officially recognised by the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary Affairs (DGAV) since 2016 as an authority in the fight against plant pests. The information collected is uploaded to a digital platform managed by DGAV, which centralises data from inspections and surveys conducted on professional operators. In addition to its technical component, the laboratory has developed collaborations with the National Institute for Agricultural and Veterinary Research (INIAV), promoting training and joint actions that contribute to improving scientific responses to new agricultural challenges. “The Plant Health Laboratory is strategic not only for our agriculture but also for public health, the environment and our economy,” emphasised the Regional Secretary. He concluded: “It is based on this work that we are projecting the Azores towards a more innovative, competitive and sustainable agriculture.”