Regional Government Council Resolution No. 250/2026 authorizes the amendment of the program contract signed with ARDITI - Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation - Association. The adjustment aims to secure the financial means for the acquisition of an unmanned autonomous underwater vehicle, capable of operating at a depth of 1000 meters and equipped with scientific sensors.
The maximum amount for the operation is €2,550,000.00, with the following financial breakdown:
This investment is part of the Ocean Technologies component of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), aiming at the systematic collection of data in the Region's Exclusive Economic Zone.
The Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts Institute of Madeira has authorized the use of official mobile phones for three technicians and drivers to ensure service agility.
The new maximum retail fuel prices in the Autonomous Region of Madeira come into effect on June 1, 2026.
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Fisheries has defined the average reference prices for 2025, applicable to the fruit and vegetable crop insurance scheme.