“Beauty in the world” wins intercultural poetry competition
Nicole Vieira, a student at Antero de Quental Secondary School, was the winner of the “Intercultural Poetry” literary competition, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, through the Regional Directorate for Communities. The poem “The beauty of the world”, by the young student from the island of São Miguel, was chosen by […]
José Manuel Bolieiro promotes blue economy and scientific cooperation in meeting with Bermuda government
The President of the Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, ended his official visit to Bermuda, an occasion that marked 175 years of Azorean emigration to the territory. Following this trip, José Manuel Bolieiro met with the Premier of Bermuda, David Burt, accompanied by the Deputy Premier, Walter Roban, and the Minister of Transport, […]
Paulo Estêvão visits Azorean community in Winnipeg
The Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, Paulo Estêvão, is visiting Winnipeg, Canada, between Friday and Sunday, as part of “Azores Cultural Week”, promoted by the city’s House of the Azores. Between Wednesday and Sunday, Winnipeg’s House of the Azores will be promoting a series of activities with various Azorean guests, with the aim […]
José Manuel Bolieiro highlights the contribution of the diaspora to Azorean identity and promotes the Azores as a “region of opportunities”
The President of the Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, was welcomed to Bermuda’s House of the Azores during his official visit, which runs until Tuesday. This meeting takes place on a significant date, as this year marks the 175th anniversary of official Azorean emigration to Bermuda, which began in 1849. The Bermuda House […]
José Manuel Bolieiro marks 175 years of Azorean emigration in Bermuda
The President of the Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, is making an official visit to Bermuda between November 1 and 5, on an occasion that celebrates 175 years of official Azorean emigration to the territory (1849-2024). As well as paying tribute to the Azorean legacy in Bermuda, this visit represents a unique opportunity […]
Azorean diaspora “honours” Region, says José Manuel Bolieiro
The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, chaired today the closing ceremony of the 26th General Assembly of the World Council of Houses of the Azores (CMCA), held on São Jorge Island. On the occasion, he highlighted the importance of the Azorean diaspora in promoting the cultural identity of the Azores. The meeting, […]
Azores Brazil meeting reaches Pico and Faial
The Regional Secretariat for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, through the Regional Directorate for the Communities, is promoting another edition of the Azores Brazil Meeting, this time on the islands of Pico and Faial on October 14 and 15. The seventh edition of this initiative aims to boost the special historical relations between the Azores and […]
Conference in Terceira addresses influence of Azorean folklore in Rio Grande do Sul and Uruguay
The Regional Secretariat for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, through the Regional Directorate for the Communities, is promoting an international conference on “Different Expressions of Azorean Folklore” on Thursday, October 10, at 9 pm at the Angra do Heroísmo Museum Auditorium on Terceira Island. This initiative aims to be a space for learning and sharing about […]
World Council of Houses of the Azores meets this week in São Jorge
The World Council of Houses of the Azores (CMCA) is holding its 2024 in-person general assembly this week on the island of São Jorge. The 26th annual meeting of the coordinating body of the Houses of the Azores takes place in the town of Velas from October 11 to 13 at the initiative of the […]
Uruguayan group presents theatre play in the Azores
The Azorteatro group from the House of the Azores of Uruguay – Los Azoreños is travelling to the Azores to present the play “Permaneció y Floreció” on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira and Faial, on October 8, 9 and 10, respectively. This is a play celebrating the 260th anniversary of the Azorean foundation of […]
