Is President Albuquerque Guilty? His Defense Tells a Story
From a psychological perspective, President Albuquerque's defense strategy would make perfect sense if he were guilty. Here’s why.
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Chega’s Ban to Funding Mosques Declared Unconstitutional
Portugal’s constitutional affairs committee concluded that Chega’s plan to block public funds for mosques violates constitutional protections, igniting strong reactions across parliament.
Madeiran Rental Car Companies Raise Alarm at New Law
Car rentals in Madeira raise alarm as new regulations impose strict parking requirements, electric vehicle quotas, and a two-euro daily fee
Mohammed bin Salman: Kingdom of Fear
Mohamemd Bin Salman is no ordinary prince. Backed by Ronaldo, and welcomed in the White House, he rules a kingdom of fear, relentlessly targeting Christianism, women, and even his own family.
Misinformation: Santa Cruz Counters Lies About Islamic Center
Santa Cruz City Hall has denied claims that an Islamic Cultural Center is being created in the municipality, calling social media reports ‘completely false’ and warning that lies and unfounded accusations are being used to spread fear and misinformation.
Madeira Plans €980 Minimum Wage by 2026
There is broad consensus to raise Madeira's minimum wage to €980 in 2026, reflecting a €65 or 7,1% increase from the current rate of €915.
Porto Santo Starts €6.1 Million Public Tender for 2nd Golf Course
Porto Santo has launched a €6.1 million public tender for the first phase of its second course.
The Madeira Uprising of 1931: From Flour Revolt to Rebellion
In 1931, the Madeira Uprising challenged the Portuguese Ditadura Nacional, demanding the restoration of constitutional government. The rebellion, supported by the local population, was fueled by severe flour shortages imposed by the dictatorship.
Golf Madness: Is The Archipelago Going to Have 7 Golf Courses?
How many golf courses are enough? For fewer than 260,000 residents, seven is madness. While many locals struggle with housing and wages, the regional government chases golf dreams for the few who can afford them.
Chega Pushes to Launch Madeira-Mainland Ferry
Francisco Gomes of Chega-Madeira urged the government to launch an international tender to reinstate the regular ferry service, which was discontinued in 2019.
Gouveia e Melo Links Ventura’s Remarks to Hitler's Racism
Presidential candidate Henrique Gouveia e Melo accused André Ventura of racism, using Hitlerian rhetoric, spreading misinformation, targeting minorities, and endangering Portugal’s democratic values.
