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.
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Teens in Madeira Drink Less Than in Any Other Region in Portugal
Alcohol and tobacco consumption among Madeira's teens drops sharply, but new challenges emerge with increased gaming, drug use, and gambling, raising concern among public health experts.
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Best Locations to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Funchal
Not sure where to spend New Year's Eve in Funchal? Check out these five spots for a spectacular view of the fireworks!
Fireworks Leave Animals Terrified, as Clinics Brace for New Year
As New Year fireworks light the sky, animals panic and flee homes, clinics face rising emergencies, and many pets suffer injuries, seizures, stress, or go missing.
Weather Warning Moved 3 Hours, New Year Fireworks Will Take Place
Madeiras president explained that the orange weather alert only takes places from 03:00 and not from 00:00 as previously forecasted, which is why the celebrations will take place.
Officials Meet at 19:00 on Possible New Year’s Eve Cancellation
With the possibility of a red weather alert - the highest level for heavy rain - authorities have called a meeting at Quinta Vigia, broadcast live on RTP Madeira from 19:00, to decide whether New Year’s celebrations will be canceled.
Storm Francis: All Hiking Trails Closed on New Year
In response to Storm Francis and the orange weather warning forecasting strong winds and heavy rainfall in Madeira, the Civil Protection Service has ordered the closure of all hiking trails on January 1.
Funchal Confirms New Year’s Eve Fireworks Despite Orange Warning
The show must go on: An orange weather warning has not unsettled Funchal City Council, which confirmed that New Year’s Eve celebrations will continue as planned.
Forum Madeira Hosts Ukrainian Christmas Concert Today
A Ukrainian Christmas concert and charity market at Forum Madeira today combine traditional music with fundraising efforts supporting humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
Madeira Under Orange Weather Alert for New Year Celebrations
Madeira rings in 2026 under caution, as New Year’s celebrations face an orange weather warning with heavy, relentless rainfall expected along the south coast.
Electric Car Subsidy Runs Out Within Hours on Opening Day
Today, Portugal’s electric car subsidy was exhausted within hours on launch day, as thousands rushed to secure limited public incentives.