The Animal Ombudsman, João Henriques de Freitas, presented the activity report for the year 2025, in compliance with Regional Legislative Decree no. 12/2021/M. During the period under review, 302 new cases were initiated, with a resolution rate of 74.17%.
Funchal leads in the number of cases (131), followed by Santa Cruz (44) and Câmara de Lobos (30). The report also points out the lack of a dedicated budget, as stipulated in Regional Legislative Decree no. 12/2021/M, which limits the Ombudsman's intervention capacity.
The Madeiran executive granted public praise to Marcos Freitas, the Clube Desportivo de São Roque, and the Madeira Table Tennis Association.
The Sao Vicente Municipal Council has initiated the public consultation period for the recognition of a housing, commerce, and services project as being of Relevant Municipal Interest.
The Regional Government of Madeira has approved financial support for the Poncha and Honey Show and the Regional Annona Exhibition.