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Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
Regional Government steps up efforts to promote prevention and healthy lifestyles among young people
Regional Government steps up efforts to promote prevention and healthy lifestyles among young people
Secretaria Regional da Educação, Cultura e Desporto
€1.3 million in funding allocated to culture
€1.3 million in funding allocated to culture
Secretaria Regional da Educação, Cultura e Desporto
Regional Government increases incentives for teachers on remote islands and under-resourced schools
Regional Government increases incentives for teachers on remote islands and under-resourced schools
March 27, 2026
Regional Government steps up efforts to promote prevention and healthy lifestyles among young people
March 20, 2026
€1.3 million in funding allocated to culture
March 12, 2026
Regional Government increases incentives for teachers on remote islands and under-resourced schools
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Nota de Imprensa
March 27, 2026
Regional Government steps up efforts to promote prevention and healthy lifestyles among young people
The Regional Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security and the Regional Secretariat for Education, Culture and Sport, is stepping up its commitment to an integrated approach to the prevention of ill health and the promotion of healthy lifestyles among young people, highlighting the growing role of digital behaviours in health and well-being. In this regard, the initiative held today in Ponta Delgada marked the inclusion of Sport in the Regional Calendar for the Prevention and Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles, a key difference from previous editions. “Promoting healthy lifestyles also involves promoting balanced digital behaviours, hence the importance of initiatives on the ground such as this one,” Mónica Seidi stated, calling for greater emphasis on digital literacy, online wellbeing and family involvement. In turn, the Regional Secretary for Education, Culture and Sport, Sofia Ribeiro, highlighted the importance of integrating sport and education into this strategy: “Sport and physical activity are areas of excellence in promoting healthy lifestyles,” she said. According to the Secretary for Education and Sport, the Government has been “increasing investment and programmes in these areas, with a view to reaching a wider population across all age groups, prioritising the youngest age groups." The government officials highlighted the work that has been carried out in the Autonomous Region of the Azores, in collaboration with schools, health services, law enforcement agencies and prevention teams, with a view to empowering young people to make more informed and responsible choices. The activities held throughout the day included a cycling circuit, a Zumba class, a road safety awareness session and the creation of a mural featuring messages about healthy lifestyles. The Government of the Azores emphasises that preventing illness and promoting the well-being of the Azorean population are a collective commitment that requires the active involvement of public entities, families and society as a whole.
March 27, 2026
Regional Government steps up efforts to promote prevention and healthy lifestyles among young people
The Regional Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security and the Regional Secretariat for Education, Culture and Sport, is stepping up its commitment to an integrated approach to the prevention of ill health and the promotion of healthy lifestyles among young people, highlighting the growing role of digital behaviours in health and well-being. In this regard, the initiative held today in Ponta Delgada marked the inclusion of Sport in the Regional Calendar for the Prevention and Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles, a key difference from previous editions. “Promoting healthy lifestyles also involves promoting balanced digital behaviours, hence the importance of initiatives on the ground such as this one,” Mónica Seidi stated, calling for greater emphasis on digital literacy, online wellbeing and family involvement. In turn, the Regional Secretary for Education, Culture and Sport, Sofia Ribeiro, highlighted the importance of integrating sport and education into this strategy: “Sport and physical activity are areas of excellence in promoting healthy lifestyles,” she said. According to the Secretary for Education and Sport, the Government has been “increasing investment and programmes in these areas, with a view to reaching a wider population across all age groups, prioritising the youngest age groups." The government officials highlighted the work that has been carried out in the Autonomous Region of the Azores, in collaboration with schools, health services, law enforcement agencies and prevention teams, with a view to empowering young people to make more informed and responsible choices. The activities held throughout the day included a cycling circuit, a Zumba class, a road safety awareness session and the creation of a mural featuring messages about healthy lifestyles. The Government of the Azores emphasises that preventing illness and promoting the well-being of the Azorean population are a collective commitment that requires the active involvement of public entities, families and society as a whole.
Nota de Imprensa
March 20, 2026
€1.3 million in funding allocated to culture
The Regional Secretary for Education, Culture and Sport, Sofia Ribeiro, announced today the breakdown of cultural funding to be allocated to each artistic area under the Legal Support Scheme for Cultural Activities (RJAAC), totalling about €1.3 million. The Order published today specifies the amounts to be allocated across sectors such as the audiovisual sector, the performing and visual arts, heritage, publishing, and interdisciplinary events. According to the government official, the criteria stipulated for allocating these funds “were based on the amounts awarded to applications in the corresponding artistic sectors last year.” The document earmarks €1.164 million for cultural projects, based on annual or biennial programmes or initiatives, with a significant interest in the preservation, enhancement, promotion and dissemination of culture in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. It also stipulates €77,000 for the acquisition, refurbishment, improvement, extension or construction of infrastructures intended for cultural activities. It also allocates €16,000 for the acquisition and conservation of musical instruments, the purchase of uniforms, costumes and repertoire by cultural groups, and a further €15,000 for the costs of publishing cultural works. “This funding was allocated in amounts ranging from €500 to €50,000 per project, depending on the area of activity. This is the main amendment introduced by the new legislation,” stated Sofia Ribeiro. It should be noted that the new regulation was revised by the Regional Government in 2024, and this is the first time that funding has been allocated under the new regulation. According to the government official, cultural agents “now have 15 working days to change the tier they have applied for, if they so wish.” “As they are already aware of their assessment, and consequently of their position on the ranked list, they have a clear idea of the funding that will be allocated, a process which is automatic,” she emphasised. RJAAC remains the main source of support for cultural organisations. The Regional Secretariat for Education, Culture and Sport also provides funding under the Support Programme for Recreational and Philharmonic Societies (SOREFIL), exclusively for philharmonic societies, as well as for the restoration, conservation and promotion of the whaling heritage of the Autonomous Region of the Azores.
March 20, 2026
€1.3 million in funding allocated to culture
The Regional Secretary for Education, Culture and Sport, Sofia Ribeiro, announced today the breakdown of cultural funding to be allocated to each artistic area under the Legal Support Scheme for Cultural Activities (RJAAC), totalling about €1.3 million. The Order published today specifies the amounts to be allocated across sectors such as the audiovisual sector, the performing and visual arts, heritage, publishing, and interdisciplinary events. According to the government official, the criteria stipulated for allocating these funds “were based on the amounts awarded to applications in the corresponding artistic sectors last year.” The document earmarks €1.164 million for cultural projects, based on annual or biennial programmes or initiatives, with a significant interest in the preservation, enhancement, promotion and dissemination of culture in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. It also stipulates €77,000 for the acquisition, refurbishment, improvement, extension or construction of infrastructures intended for cultural activities. It also allocates €16,000 for the acquisition and conservation of musical instruments, the purchase of uniforms, costumes and repertoire by cultural groups, and a further €15,000 for the costs of publishing cultural works. “This funding was allocated in amounts ranging from €500 to €50,000 per project, depending on the area of activity. This is the main amendment introduced by the new legislation,” stated Sofia Ribeiro. It should be noted that the new regulation was revised by the Regional Government in 2024, and this is the first time that funding has been allocated under the new regulation. According to the government official, cultural agents “now have 15 working days to change the tier they have applied for, if they so wish.” “As they are already aware of their assessment, and consequently of their position on the ranked list, they have a clear idea of the funding that will be allocated, a process which is automatic,” she emphasised. RJAAC remains the main source of support for cultural organisations. The Regional Secretariat for Education, Culture and Sport also provides funding under the Support Programme for Recreational and Philharmonic Societies (SOREFIL), exclusively for philharmonic societies, as well as for the restoration, conservation and promotion of the whaling heritage of the Autonomous Region of the Azores.