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Poverty in Madeira - Did We Get It All Wrong?

Poverty in Madeira - Did We Get It All Wrong?

They've done it again! Following the President's claim that poverty in Madeira is "normal", another member of the PSD party explains us why Madeira doesn't actually have a poverty problem: it's drug addicts, overconsumption and working statistics!

Madeira’s Foreign Population Grows by 19.2%

Madeira’s Foreign Population Grows by 19.2%

Madeira sees a 19.2% increase in foreign residents. Find out where they're from and who are the top 5 foreign nationalities in Madeira.

Portuguese Work Longer Than EU-Average

Portuguese Work Longer Than EU-Average

Portuguese retire later than most Europeans and are also working more years than a decade ago.

Life Expectancy In Madeira Compared To The Mainland

Life Expectancy In Madeira Compared To The Mainland

An official recently claimed the life expectancy in Madeira is higher than in the mainland. Is he right? Let's look at the numbers.

High GDP, Low Wages: Madeira Struggles With Poverty

High GDP, Low Wages: Madeira Struggles With Poverty

Madeira’s poverty rate is improving on paper, but despite a high GDP, Madeira grapples with inequality. Overcrowded homes, growing inequality, and youth without opportunities reveal cracks in the region’s economic success.

EasyJet Issues Info on Mobility Subsidy

EasyJet Issues Info on Mobility Subsidy

EasyJet informs that to receive the mobility subsidy, passengers must pay for their flight in full and later submit a document - available on the airline’s website - proving the flight was booked and taken.

Video of Coastal Sewage Leak Raises Alarm

Video of Coastal Sewage Leak Raises Alarm

A video circulating on social media shows a sewage spill along the Madeira coast. Authorities are calling for immediate action after revelations of ongoing issues in the sewage disposal system, linked to poor maintenance of the network.

Decline in U.S. Tourism Tests Portugal’s Travel Industry

Decline in U.S. Tourism Tests Portugal’s Travel Industry

U.S. tourists, who spend over €200 per day in Portugal, are set to travel less in 2025. Fears of recession, a strong euro, and border insecurities are creating uncertainty in the tourism sector.

Floating Cities: Madeira Hosts 27,000 Cruise Passengers Over Easter

Floating Cities: Madeira Hosts 27,000 Cruise Passengers Over Easter

Madeira is experiencing an exceptional Easter week in cruise tourism, with 13 ships bringing over 27,000 cruise passengers.

Prime Minister LuĂ­s Montenegro Spends Easter Holiday in Madeira

Prime Minister LuĂ­s Montenegro Spends Easter Holiday in Madeira

The Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro arrived in Madeira where he spent time with his family in Funchal. During his visit, he will also attend a PSD campaign event.

TAP's Funchal–Faro Flights Could Last All Year!

TAP's Funchal–Faro Flights Could Last All Year!

With a 442% increase in U.S. passenger tourism since 2015, TAP's new Funchal–Faro route, launching this June, could evolve into a year-round connection!