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Private and social sector employers to benefit from new incentive to convert fixed-term employment contracts
Private and social sector employers to benefit from new incentive to convert fixed-term employment contracts
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Azorean Handicrafts distinguished at FIA Lisbon with pieces by Adolfo Mendonça, Carolina Medeiros and Marina Mendonça
Azorean Handicrafts distinguished at FIA Lisbon with pieces by Adolfo Mendonça, Carolina Medeiros and Marina Mendonça
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Over 550 “Azores Book Vouchers” issued, representing investment of more than €55,000
Over 550 “Azores Book Vouchers” issued, representing investment of more than €55,000
July 6, 2026
Private and social sector employers to benefit from new incentive to convert fixed-term employment contracts
July 3, 2026
Azorean Handicrafts distinguished at FIA Lisbon with pieces by Adolfo Mendonça, Carolina Medeiros and Marina Mendonça
July 1, 2026
Over 550 “Azores Book Vouchers” issued, representing investment of more than €55,000
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Nota de Imprensa
July 6, 2026
Private and social sector employers to benefit from new incentive to convert fixed-term employment contracts
The regulations governing the new ESTABILIZA measure were published today in the Official Journal. The Regional Government created this measure to encourage private and social sector employers to invest in job stability and the development of their workers by converting fixed-term employment contracts into contracts of indefinite duration. Applications for this measure, managed by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment – Regional Directorate for Vocational Training and Employment, will be open from July 7 to September 30. They must be submitted online by employers with their head office or establishment in the Azores at emprego.azores.gov.pt. Employers whose applications are approved will receive financial support of €5,000 for each conversion of an employment contract, which will be paid in a single instalment. Full-time fixed-term employment contracts, whether fixed-term or of unspecified duration, which commenced before July 1, 2026, and were converted into full-time contracts of indefinite duration between July 1 and September 30, are eligible for application and support. However, conversions already resulting from the applicable law, court rulings or regulatory actions are excluded from this support. This new measure has been introduced as part of a package of measures to tackle rising fuel prices and support households and businesses. “Faced with a temporary economic challenge, we are not merely seeking to mitigate its effects. We are seeking to turn it into an opportunity for quality employment, boost business competitiveness, and create a more resilient and less segmented labour market,” explained the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment. Maria João Carreiro pointed out that a skill development and employment policy promoting job stability has been in place in the Azores since November 2020, under which contracts of indefinite duration are increasingly the rule rather than the exception. In 2017, only 1.1% of placements under recruitment support schemes in the Azores were contracts of indefinite duration. In 2025, this figure reached 100%, reflecting a shift in the profile of supported recruitment, better opportunities for workers, greater security for families and improved prospects for the economy.
July 6, 2026
Private and social sector employers to benefit from new incentive to convert fixed-term employment contracts
The regulations governing the new ESTABILIZA measure were published today in the Official Journal. The Regional Government created this measure to encourage private and social sector employers to invest in job stability and the development of their workers by converting fixed-term employment contracts into contracts of indefinite duration. Applications for this measure, managed by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment – Regional Directorate for Vocational Training and Employment, will be open from July 7 to September 30. They must be submitted online by employers with their head office or establishment in the Azores at emprego.azores.gov.pt. Employers whose applications are approved will receive financial support of €5,000 for each conversion of an employment contract, which will be paid in a single instalment. Full-time fixed-term employment contracts, whether fixed-term or of unspecified duration, which commenced before July 1, 2026, and were converted into full-time contracts of indefinite duration between July 1 and September 30, are eligible for application and support. However, conversions already resulting from the applicable law, court rulings or regulatory actions are excluded from this support. This new measure has been introduced as part of a package of measures to tackle rising fuel prices and support households and businesses. “Faced with a temporary economic challenge, we are not merely seeking to mitigate its effects. We are seeking to turn it into an opportunity for quality employment, boost business competitiveness, and create a more resilient and less segmented labour market,” explained the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment. Maria João Carreiro pointed out that a skill development and employment policy promoting job stability has been in place in the Azores since November 2020, under which contracts of indefinite duration are increasingly the rule rather than the exception. In 2017, only 1.1% of placements under recruitment support schemes in the Azores were contracts of indefinite duration. In 2025, this figure reached 100%, reflecting a shift in the profile of supported recruitment, better opportunities for workers, greater security for families and improved prospects for the economy.
Nota de Imprensa
July 3, 2026
Azorean Handicrafts distinguished at FIA Lisbon with pieces by Adolfo Mendonça, Carolina Medeiros and Marina Mendonça
Azorean Handicrafts were once again distinguished at this year’s International Handicraft Exhibition—FIA Lisboa 2026 with pieces by artisans Adolfo Mendonça, Carolina Medeiros and Marina Mendonça. Ceramicist Adolfo Mendonça, from Terceira Island, was awarded the 1st Prize in “Contemporary Crafts” for his piece “39ºC.” The work is crafted from marine elements characteristic of his art. It is a wake-up call regarding environmental issues, revealing the fragility of ecosystems and highlighting the impact of human activity on nature. Carolina Medeiros, from São Miguel Island, received an Honourable Mention in the “Contemporary Crafts” category for her piece “SUBT’L Wearable Architecture Necklace.” Its geometric composition in black, white and natural wood creates an interplay of shapes and patterns that highlights a minimalist, contemporary, and architecturally inspired aesthetic. Marina Mendonça, from Santa Maria Island, was also awarded an Honourable Mention in “Contemporary Crafts” for the “Pote Condessa,” a piece that combines traditional basketry techniques with a contemporary ceramic aesthetic. “The Government of the Azores congratulates the artisans honoured at FIA. This recognition is well-deserved and a source of great pride for the Azorean people,” stated Maria João Carreiro. The Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing, and Employment praised a “new generation of artisans willing to embrace authenticity and uphold Azorean craft know-how in their work, infusing it with innovation and raising its profile both nationally and internationally. They are transforming tradition into a source of identity, culture, and economic value.” Maria João Carreiro also assured the Regional Government’s full commitment to “continue promoting the conditions for craft creation and production,” specifically through the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores (CADA), a “public service of excellence that works continuously to promote artisans and their craft productions.” FIA Lisboa, the largest handicraft exhibition in the Iberian Peninsula, is taking place until Sunday, July 5, at Parque das Nações, and features 10 craft production units registered with CADA. Azorean craftspeople are exhibiting works featuring figurative ceramics, corn husks, fish scales, "lapinha" (sea-themed) nativity scenes, pottery, textiles, papercraft, and costume jewellery, thereby raising the profile of products certified under the "Azorean Handicrafts" collective brand.
July 3, 2026
Azorean Handicrafts distinguished at FIA Lisbon with pieces by Adolfo Mendonça, Carolina Medeiros and Marina Mendonça
Azorean Handicrafts were once again distinguished at this year’s International Handicraft Exhibition—FIA Lisboa 2026 with pieces by artisans Adolfo Mendonça, Carolina Medeiros and Marina Mendonça. Ceramicist Adolfo Mendonça, from Terceira Island, was awarded the 1st Prize in “Contemporary Crafts” for his piece “39ºC.” The work is crafted from marine elements characteristic of his art. It is a wake-up call regarding environmental issues, revealing the fragility of ecosystems and highlighting the impact of human activity on nature. Carolina Medeiros, from São Miguel Island, received an Honourable Mention in the “Contemporary Crafts” category for her piece “SUBT’L Wearable Architecture Necklace.” Its geometric composition in black, white and natural wood creates an interplay of shapes and patterns that highlights a minimalist, contemporary, and architecturally inspired aesthetic. Marina Mendonça, from Santa Maria Island, was also awarded an Honourable Mention in “Contemporary Crafts” for the “Pote Condessa,” a piece that combines traditional basketry techniques with a contemporary ceramic aesthetic. “The Government of the Azores congratulates the artisans honoured at FIA. This recognition is well-deserved and a source of great pride for the Azorean people,” stated Maria João Carreiro. The Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing, and Employment praised a “new generation of artisans willing to embrace authenticity and uphold Azorean craft know-how in their work, infusing it with innovation and raising its profile both nationally and internationally. They are transforming tradition into a source of identity, culture, and economic value.” Maria João Carreiro also assured the Regional Government’s full commitment to “continue promoting the conditions for craft creation and production,” specifically through the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores (CADA), a “public service of excellence that works continuously to promote artisans and their craft productions.” FIA Lisboa, the largest handicraft exhibition in the Iberian Peninsula, is taking place until Sunday, July 5, at Parque das Nações, and features 10 craft production units registered with CADA. Azorean craftspeople are exhibiting works featuring figurative ceramics, corn husks, fish scales, "lapinha" (sea-themed) nativity scenes, pottery, textiles, papercraft, and costume jewellery, thereby raising the profile of products certified under the "Azorean Handicrafts" collective brand.
