Parliament Orders Study on Living Costs in Madeira
The Portuguese Assembly approved a new group to study the real cost of living in Madeira, to help guide fair funding and future economic decisions.
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Rental Cars Reach 102,852 Bookings, €17M in Revenue
First ever public data on Madeira’s rental cars is here! In Q1 2025: 102,852 rentals, €17.07M revenue, 11,069 vehicles, mostly rented by German, Portuguese, and Polish tourists.
Chega’s Claim on TVDE Law: Political Rhetoric, Not Legal Reality
Chega MP Francisco Gomes claims Madeira can regulate TVDE services using EU law and regional autonomy, but his conclusions are clearly wrong -raising the question of whether they are deliberate.
Madeira Wants to Give Housing to 80% of Homeless by 2030
While no homeless people were identified in the North, Madeira recorded 177 individuals on the southern coast and aims to provide housing to 80% by 2030.
President: Growth More Important Than Highest Minimum Wage
During their 2025 election campaign, the PSD promised a €1,200 minimum wage. Now, after the local elections, the president suggests the minimum wage could end up being even lower than in other parts of Portugal.
13% of Funchal Homes Sold In Less Than 7 Days
Time is money in Funchal’s housing market: around 13% of homes sold in less than a week, although this figure was already higher in previous periods.
Madeira Hotel Workers’ Union Seeks 15% Pay Rise
The Madeira Hotel Workers’ Union has proposed a 15% pay rise, a minimum €150 monthly increase, shorter 35-hour weeks, and 25 vacation days for all employees.
Portugal’s New Immigration Rules: What Changes
Portugal substantially changes its immigration and citizenship laws. See what’s new and how to prepare if you want to live, work, or bring family.
Madeira Confirms First Case of H5 Bird Flu Virus in Wild Seagull
A wild seagull in Funchal tested positive for H5 avian influenza. President Albuquerque said authorities have activated surveillance and safety measures to prevent the virus from spreading to domestic birds and humans.
Tourist Laughs at Being Ripped-Off at Mercado dos Lavradores
Reputation under fire: Madeira is once again being ridiculed as a viral TikTok shows a tourist at Madeira’s Mercado dos Lavradores laughing to tears and rolling on the floor after being charged a staggering €72 for a few pieces of fruit.
Calls for Surface Metro Linking Santa Cruz, Caniço and Funchal
Could a surface metro - once again proposed by a political actor - connecting Santa Cruz, Caniço, and Funchal transform daily commutes, ease congestion, and significantly enhance public transport and residents’ quality of life?
