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The Autonomous Region of Madeira has allocated a total of 95 thousand euros in humanitarian aid to four institutions supporting Madeirans and Portuguese descendants in Venezuela.
The Regional Government Council authorized, through four resolutions, the signing of program-contracts with institutions in Venezuela to provide humanitarian support. This action follows the socioeconomic difficulties and earthquakes that have affected the country, with a special focus on the resident Madeiran and Portuguese-descendant community.
The funds, approved under the Region's Budget for 2026, are intended exclusively for emergency actions, such as the acquisition of food, medicine, hygiene products, clothing, and other essential goods, as well as temporary shelter and social assistance.
The financial support was distributed as follows:
The program-contracts are valid until June 30, 2027, and the Director of Regional Communities and External Cooperation, José Sancho Gonçalves Gomes, has been mandated for their execution.
The Madeiran athlete won the 2025/2026 First Division National Championship in the Pool discipline of 10-Ball. The Regional Government also commended Gastromadeira Clube de Bilhar - GCB and the Madeira Billiards Association.
Afonso Jardim Serrão, João Dinis Vieira Nascimento, Agostinho Manuel Dias Órfão and Avelino José Jardim Câmara won gold medals at the 2026 ICF Ocean Racing World Cup Stage 1. The Regional Government publicly commended the athletes and the organisations involved in their achievements.
The Regional Directorate for Sport has awarded grants for participation in regional gymnastics for all and fencing competitions. Maximum funding amounts to €432.08 for Associação One - Onde Nasce a Expressão and €631.60 for Associação Desportiva e Recreativa de Ponta Delgada.