The Regional Government has authorized funding for the conservation and restoration of tile heritage in six religious monuments in Funchal and Machico.
A significant budget has been authorized for the preservation of an important cultural heritage of Madeira. Ordinance No. 524/2026, jointly signed by the Regional Secretary for Finance and the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture, authorizes the distribution of budgetary charges for the acquisition of conservation and restoration services for tile heritage in six churches and chapels.
The total amount for the procedure is €1,415,000.00 (one million, four hundred and fifteen thousand euros), plus VAT at the legal rate. The funds will be distributed across the economic years 2026 (€303,283.21), 2027 (€784,741.26), and 2028 (€326,975.53).
The monuments covered by this restoration project are:
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.