Changes to the payment schedule for the decorative lights and fireworks show for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations have been approved.
The Regional Government has rescheduled the budgetary charges for two contracts related to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Funchal. The changes aim to adjust the distribution of payments across the 2026, 2027, and 2028 fiscal years.
The decisions were made through two ordinances published in the same supplement of the Official Journal:
These changes ensure the continuity of funding for two central components of the festive program in the capital of Madeira, guaranteeing their execution for the next two festive cycles.
The Government has approved a supplementary financial aid of up to 400 euros per embroiderer, with a total maximum amount of 240,000 euros, to cover the purchase of work materials and equipment.
The Regional Government has approved two cultural funding agreements: a commemorative exhibition marking 350 years of the Camacha parish and the NOMADIS Dance project, each with a maximum contribution of 5,000 euros.
The Regional Government Council approved five public commendations for Madeiran athletes and the sports organisations they represent, following outstanding results in badminton, canoeing and figure skating competitions.