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The Regional Government Council approved five public commendations for Madeira athletes and the organisations that supported them, recognising results achieved at international canoeing events. The honours include five bronze medals at the 2026 ICF Ocean Racing World Cup and a European Championship title.
The Regional Government Council approved five public commendations for Madeira athletes in recognition of outstanding canoeing results, also acknowledging the clubs, associations and coaches involved in their achievements. The resolutions were approved at a plenary meeting on 5 October 2026.
The resolutions recognise that these results brought prestige to the Autonomous Region of Madeira. In total, there are five commendation decisions covering six athletes.
Fabiana Cristela Freitas Fernandes Cardoso and Ana Célia Mendes Sousa Pestana were assigned to the Regional Directorate of School Administration, effective 7 September 2026. Both retain the salary grade they held in their previous positions.
The Region has authorised €263,898.6 in funding over six financial years for the sublease of Quinta Vila Passos in Funchal, which will house a public service. The expenditure will be covered by the budget of the Institute for Forests and Nature Conservation.
Pedro Gonçalves de Barros has been appointed head of the Territorial Monitoring and Landscape Division of the Regional Directorate for Territorial Planning. The one-year appointment takes effect on 1 October 2026.