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The Regional Government of Madeira has authorized the distribution of budget expenses for six lots of the public tender for the design of decorative lighting for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 festive seasons.
The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture and the Regional Secretariat for Finance, has formalized the distribution of budget expenses for the design of decorative lighting for the Christmas and New Year festivities for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 periods. The total investment covers six distinct lots, aiming to ensure festive lighting in strategic points of Funchal.
The lots and their respective total authorized amounts are as follows:
The expenses are spread across the 2026, 2027, and 2028 financial years, allowing for the multi-annual execution of the project. The funds for 2026 are covered by the regional budget, while expenses for subsequent years will be included in the respective budget proposals.
The Regional Government approved grants of up to €6,000 for MARIOFA - Festival of Puppetry and Other Animated Forms, and up to €60,000 for the EHF Champions Cup 2026. The agreements support events planned for Funchal, Calheta and Porto Santo.
The Regional Government has approved the expansion of the Quinta do Furão Rural Hotel in Santana, authorising an increase in capacity from 65 to 75 accommodation units and from 134 to 154 beds. Licensing is conditional on compliance with the functional, environmental and regulatory measures set out in the project.
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