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TAP Portugal Makes €71.9 Million Loss So Far In 2024

TAP Portugal Makes €71.9 Million Loss So Far In 2024

TAP Air Portugal faces €71.9 million losses in Q1 2024 amid restructuring, with rising costs despite fuel savings.

Madeira Has The Lowest Unemployment Rate In Portugal

Madeira Has The Lowest Unemployment Rate In Portugal

Unemployment in Madeira dips to 6.1%, the lowest nationwide. Until now, rising interest rates have minimal impact on job market resilience.

Meu Super: Madeira Welcomes Two New Stores

Meu Super: Madeira Welcomes Two New Stores

Meu Super expands its business in Madeira and launches two new stores at the convenience of customers in urban dwellings.

Pestana Group: €100 Million Net Profit In 2023

Pestana Group: €100 Million Net Profit In 2023

A gross minimum salary of €900 (plus allowances) is enough for Pestana Group to again score a €100 million net profit.

Madeira's Maritime Growth: Ship Registrations Multiply

Madeira's Maritime Growth: Ship Registrations Multiply

The number of ships registered in Madeira multiplied within the last ten years, while the Funchal port expansion will be reassessed.

Dawn of Paradise: Madeira Tourism Pulverizes Pre-Pandemic Levels

Dawn of Paradise: Madeira Tourism Pulverizes Pre-Pandemic Levels

Madeira's tourism skyrockets post-pandemic, reaching a 47.4% increase in guests since pre-pandemic levels of 2019

Portugal Rises in 2023 EU GDP Per Capita Ranking

Portugal Rises in 2023 EU GDP Per Capita Ranking

Portugal's GDP per capita went up in 2023. It remains below the average but it went up two positions, ranking now 18th.

Bank Valuations Show 19.1% Increase In Housing Values

Bank Valuations Show 19.1% Increase In Housing Values

Bank valuations in Madeira show housing values rose by 19.1%, with apartments being valued higher than houses.

Pestana Hotel Group Pays Minimum Salary Of 900 Euros

Pestana Hotel Group Pays Minimum Salary Of 900 Euros

Pestana Hotel Group garners positive feedback for setting its minimum wage €50 higher than the state-mandated €850. Why?

Almost 700.000 Tourists Visited Madeira In January

Almost 700.000 Tourists Visited Madeira In January

January 2024 Sees Madeira Tourism Flourish, with UK and France Leading Growth Despite Dips in German and Portuguese Markets.

Liberal Initiative: Salaries In Madeira Must Improve!

Liberal Initiative: Salaries In Madeira Must Improve!

Persistent low wages remain a significant challenge for Madeira, inflicting considerable economic repercussions on the autonomous region.