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The Regional Government of Madeira has authorized program contracts with seven local radio stations, totaling an investment of 592,200 euros to promote regional projects.
The Regional Government Council has approved program contracts with seven radio stations based in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. These agreements, effective from April 2026 to March 2029, aim to promote informative, social, economic, cultural, and sporting projects.
Each station will receive a financial contribution of €84,600.00, distributed over 36 months. The beneficiary entities and their respective legal instruments are:
The Regional Secretary for Education, Science and Technology, Elsa Maria dos Santos Fernandes, was mandated to sign the contracts, which are covered by the budget of the Autonomous Region of Madeira for 2026.
The Regional Government has authorised financial compensation of up to €15,740.55 for 15 owners of professional fishing boats powered by petrol. The grants relate to fishing activity and will be formalised through programme contracts.
Maximum retail fuel prices in the Autonomous Region of Madeira take effect at midnight on 3 October 2026. Unleaded 95 petrol will cost €2.021 per litre and road diesel €2.120.
Young farmers can now meet certain eligibility criteria based on the 48 months before applying, instead of the previously stipulated 24 months. The change aims to include applicants who began the establishment process earlier.