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Madeira’s Institute of Social Security may take on €735,676.20 in costs between 2026 and 2029 to renew its agreement with Mão Solidária. The funding will support the operation of food assistance for people in need.
The Regional Government has authorised the Madeira Institute of Social Security, IP-RAM (ISSM) to take on costs totalling €735,676.20 between 2026 and 2029 as part of the renewal of its cooperation agreement with Mão Solidária - Association for Food Distribution Support in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
Ordinance No. 592/2026, signed by the Regional Secretariats for Finance and for Inclusion, Labour and Youth, concerns Non-Standard Agreement No. 5/2020, which funds the operation of food assistance for people in need. The renewal takes effect on 1 October 2026 and extends the commitment for a further four years.
The monthly funding is currently set at €20,435.45. The ordinance allocates the costs across the financial years as follows:
The annual amounts may be increased by any balance carried over from the previous year. The ordinance also allows the annual amounts to be raised, subject to budget availability, following adjustments to the monthly contribution. The agreement was initially authorised by Regional Government Resolution No. 729/2020 of 2 October and its funding was subsequently updated by Regional Government Council Resolutions Nos. 1205/2021, 951/2022, 1364/2022, 1473/2023, 1503/2023 and 298/2025.
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The Regional Directorate for Sport has awarded Barreirense Sports Club funding of up to €6,265.04 to take part in regional football and futsal competitions in the 2025/2026 season. Payment depends on submitting eligible expenses and meeting the obligations set out in the agreement.
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.