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The Regional Government Council approved the proposal to grant the concession and management of the Calheta Hydroelectric Power Plant to Empresa de Eletricidade da Madeira, S.A.
The Regional Government Council, meeting in plenary on July 2, 2026, approved through Resolution no. 660/2026 the proposal for a Regional Legislative Decree that formalizes the granting of the concession for the private use of water resources associated with the Calheta Hydroelectric Power Plant.
The aforementioned facility, classified as equivalent to a multi-purpose project, will be managed by Empresa de Eletricidade da Madeira, S.A., the entity now officially recognized as the manager of the enterprise. The proposal also defines the terms and conditions for the exercise of this management, now moving forward for approval in the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Fisheries has introduced changes to the milk sector support scheme, setting the subsidy value per animal.
Candidates for the Technical Assistant position at the Regional Directorate of Commerce, Industry and Quality will take the test on July 13.
The Regional Government of Madeira has established a financial support scheme to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs on road passenger transport and taxis.