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Vice-Presidência do Governo Regional
Azorean Government congratulates TAP on new Porto-Terceira route
Azorean Government congratulates TAP on new Porto-Terceira route
Vice-Presidência do Governo Regional
Cybersecurity is essential for digital transition in the Azores, says Artur Lima
Cybersecurity is essential for digital transition in the Azores, says Artur Lima
Vice-Presidência do Governo Regional
Artur Lima highlights role of Artificial Intelligence as "catalyst for economic, social and environmental progress"
Artur Lima highlights role of Artificial Intelligence as "catalyst for economic, social and environmental progress"
December 19, 2025
Azorean Government congratulates TAP on new Porto-Terceira route
December 17, 2025
Cybersecurity is essential for digital transition in the Azores, says Artur Lima
December 6, 2025
Artur Lima highlights role of Artificial Intelligence as "catalyst for economic, social and environmental progress"
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Nota de Imprensa
December 19, 2025
Azorean Government congratulates TAP on new Porto-Terceira route
The Vice-Presidency of the Regional Government, through Lajes Airport, congratulates TAP Air Portugal on the opening of the new regular air route between Porto and Terceira Island, scheduled to begin on March 29, 2026. The new Porto - Terceira route will be operated with Airbus A320neo aircraft, seating 168 passengers, and will be scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Departures from Porto are scheduled for 3:20 p.m., arriving on Terceira Island at 5:00 p.m. In turn, flights departing from Terceira at 5:50 p.m. are scheduled to arrive at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport at 9:15 p.m., local time. Tickets for the new Porto - Terceira route are now available for purchase on the TAP Air Portugal website and through travel agents. The creation of this direct link, with four weekly flights, represents a significant step in improving air connectivity between northern Mainland Portugal and Terceira Island, decisively contributing to citizens' mobility, regional economic development, the promotion of tourism and territorial cohesion. The Vice-Presidency of the Regional Government acknowledges TAP Air Portugal's commitment to improving air links to Terceira Island, highlighting not only the new Porto - Terceira route, but also the maintenance and consolidation of regular flights between Terceira Island and Lisbon, including the creation of another night stop on the Terceira - Lisbon route. They are fundamental for the mobility of residents, economic activity and the connection of the Region to Mainland Portugal. The strategic importance of the air link between Terceira Island and San Francisco is also highlighted, as it strengthens the international connectivity of the Azores, brings the Region closer to the Azorean diaspora in North America, and further enhances new opportunities in the areas of tourism, investment, and economic and cultural relations. These links highlight the role of Terceira Island as an important hub in the regional, national and transatlantic air network, contributing to the attractiveness of the Region. The Vice-Presidency of the Regional Government and Lajes Airport wish TAP Air Portugal every success with this new air link, which will further boost economic, social and cultural relations between Porto and Terceira Island.
December 19, 2025
Azorean Government congratulates TAP on new Porto-Terceira route
The Vice-Presidency of the Regional Government, through Lajes Airport, congratulates TAP Air Portugal on the opening of the new regular air route between Porto and Terceira Island, scheduled to begin on March 29, 2026. The new Porto - Terceira route will be operated with Airbus A320neo aircraft, seating 168 passengers, and will be scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Departures from Porto are scheduled for 3:20 p.m., arriving on Terceira Island at 5:00 p.m. In turn, flights departing from Terceira at 5:50 p.m. are scheduled to arrive at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport at 9:15 p.m., local time. Tickets for the new Porto - Terceira route are now available for purchase on the TAP Air Portugal website and through travel agents. The creation of this direct link, with four weekly flights, represents a significant step in improving air connectivity between northern Mainland Portugal and Terceira Island, decisively contributing to citizens' mobility, regional economic development, the promotion of tourism and territorial cohesion. The Vice-Presidency of the Regional Government acknowledges TAP Air Portugal's commitment to improving air links to Terceira Island, highlighting not only the new Porto - Terceira route, but also the maintenance and consolidation of regular flights between Terceira Island and Lisbon, including the creation of another night stop on the Terceira - Lisbon route. They are fundamental for the mobility of residents, economic activity and the connection of the Region to Mainland Portugal. The strategic importance of the air link between Terceira Island and San Francisco is also highlighted, as it strengthens the international connectivity of the Azores, brings the Region closer to the Azorean diaspora in North America, and further enhances new opportunities in the areas of tourism, investment, and economic and cultural relations. These links highlight the role of Terceira Island as an important hub in the regional, national and transatlantic air network, contributing to the attractiveness of the Region. The Vice-Presidency of the Regional Government and Lajes Airport wish TAP Air Portugal every success with this new air link, which will further boost economic, social and cultural relations between Porto and Terceira Island.
Nota de Imprensa
December 17, 2025
Cybersecurity is essential for digital transition in the Azores, says Artur Lima
The Vice-President of the Regional Government of the Azores, Artur Lima, chaired today the opening session of the event "Cybersecurity in the Public Business Fabric - Table Top Exercise" in Angra do Heroísmo. The event brought together representatives from regional entities involved in the operation of critical infrastructures and essential services in the Azores to further institutional cooperation, resilience and competence in cybersecurity. The Vice-President of the Government highlighted the current context of "rapid technological transformation" with implications for "the Azores' position in the world, for competitiveness and economic diversification, for the guarantee of territorial cohesion, and for the security of Azorean business activity." The Government responded to this "challenging intersection of public policy, geopolitics, technology and social and economic transformation with a strategic vision," he stressed. Artur Lima mentioned the ongoing modernisation of the Regional Public Administration, highlighting the enhancement of security and redundancy in data processing in the Region, secured by the two existing data centres. He also highlighted the completion, next year, of the new system that will enable remote working in the Public Administration, Mobile.Gov, and the current implementation of the Administrative Modernisation Incentive System. “While we are taking major steps forward in connectivity, infrastructures and administrative digitisation in the Azores, we are also continuously investing in cybersecurity. This is a fundamental aspect of safeguarding and enhancing the activity of the regional business community,” stated the government official. For the Vice-President of the Government, "the regional digital transition will not be effective without a true culture of cybersecurity." In this regard, "the Regional Government of the Azores is making a clear and determined commitment to digital transition, side by side with the Azorean citizens, municipalities, companies and regional institutions," assured Artur Lima. "We can only plan our future by ensuring that the ongoing digitisation process is a competitive asset rather than a vulnerability. If we want to be prepared for the challenges of the future, we need to invest in training," he stressed. The Vice-President emphasised the importance of the archipelago's geostrategic position, noting that "the Azores remain fundamental to ensuring security in the world, but are also becoming a target, precisely due to the dizzying speed at which things are progressing." This event allows us to "gather impressions and suggestions from those present, while also enhancing the preparation of the various entities represented," stated Artur Lima.
December 17, 2025
Cybersecurity is essential for digital transition in the Azores, says Artur Lima
The Vice-President of the Regional Government of the Azores, Artur Lima, chaired today the opening session of the event "Cybersecurity in the Public Business Fabric - Table Top Exercise" in Angra do Heroísmo. The event brought together representatives from regional entities involved in the operation of critical infrastructures and essential services in the Azores to further institutional cooperation, resilience and competence in cybersecurity. The Vice-President of the Government highlighted the current context of "rapid technological transformation" with implications for "the Azores' position in the world, for competitiveness and economic diversification, for the guarantee of territorial cohesion, and for the security of Azorean business activity." The Government responded to this "challenging intersection of public policy, geopolitics, technology and social and economic transformation with a strategic vision," he stressed. Artur Lima mentioned the ongoing modernisation of the Regional Public Administration, highlighting the enhancement of security and redundancy in data processing in the Region, secured by the two existing data centres. He also highlighted the completion, next year, of the new system that will enable remote working in the Public Administration, Mobile.Gov, and the current implementation of the Administrative Modernisation Incentive System. “While we are taking major steps forward in connectivity, infrastructures and administrative digitisation in the Azores, we are also continuously investing in cybersecurity. This is a fundamental aspect of safeguarding and enhancing the activity of the regional business community,” stated the government official. For the Vice-President of the Government, "the regional digital transition will not be effective without a true culture of cybersecurity." In this regard, "the Regional Government of the Azores is making a clear and determined commitment to digital transition, side by side with the Azorean citizens, municipalities, companies and regional institutions," assured Artur Lima. "We can only plan our future by ensuring that the ongoing digitisation process is a competitive asset rather than a vulnerability. If we want to be prepared for the challenges of the future, we need to invest in training," he stressed. The Vice-President emphasised the importance of the archipelago's geostrategic position, noting that "the Azores remain fundamental to ensuring security in the world, but are also becoming a target, precisely due to the dizzying speed at which things are progressing." This event allows us to "gather impressions and suggestions from those present, while also enhancing the preparation of the various entities represented," stated Artur Lima.
