Only 2 Out of 1,200 Pestana Employees Strike for Higher Wages
Only 2 of 1,200 Pestana employees all over Madeira decided to join the strike for better wages. Why is that?
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Powering Up Paradise: Madeira's Dominance in Electric Vehicle-Friendly Homes
Madeira, a haven for electric car owners with 61% of homes having garages or private parking spaces and thus more than twice as many as Lisbon.
Portugal Faces More Than 25000 Pending Nationality Requests
Over 25,000 Portuguese nationality applications remain pending at the IRN due to staff shortages, leaving applicants in administrative limbo and facing long, unresolved delays.
Second Firefighting Helicopter Unlikely to Reach Madeira in 2025
Despite earlier assurances, the government will most likely not be able to provide the second helicopter to support Madeira’s firefighting operations this year.
Why Airport Growth Depends on Factors Outside the Terminal
Madeira Airport has the potential to accommodate more passengers, but future growth does not depend on the size of the terminal.
Albuquerque Eyes Miami: Madeira Seeks Growth in US Travel
Growth is in the air! During the celebration of Madeira’s five-million-passenger milestone, President Miguel Albuquerque eyed Miami, calling for stronger US connections and more international flights.
Rhetoric vs. Reality: Chega’s Push for a Fourth Republic
Fifty years after the failed leftist coup that ultimately paved the way for Portugal’s full democracy the Third Republic, Chega is calling in the Madeiran Parliament for the establishment of a Fourth Republic, a redesign of the constitution.
Coup of 25 November 1975: The Birth of Modern Portugal
November 25, 1975, was a turning point in Portugal’s transition to democracy, and even 50 years later, it remains a highly contested date. Seeing the rise of a multipolar world order, it calls on us to reflect and remember: everything is at stake, always.
Madeira Leads Luxury Housing Supply on Portuguese Islands
Madeira is the main market for luxury homes on the Portuguese islands. Rising supply, lower demand, and strong interest from abroad are shaping the region’s property scene.
FĂłrum Madeira Christmas Market Starts in 2 Days
FĂłrum Madeira will celebrate the season with its Christmas Market, running from November 26 to December 23, offering regional products and festive shows in the central square.
Book Your Spot: PR Trails in Madeira Require Time Slots in 2026
Starting in 2026, visitors must reserve an online timeslot in advance to walk an official hiking trail in Madeira.