With access to affordable rental housing being very limited, President Albuquerque today called for allowing next-day evictions for tenants who fail to pay rent. He said this would reduce pressure on the housing market.
A new digital system will allow bus users to buy and use tickets on their phones.
Madeira’s Praia Formosa promenade will close from August for 16 months, as a €1.8 million second-phase rehabilitation project begins.
Eco-Tourism? Not quite yet. In 2024, Madeira recycled just 17% of its growing urban waste, far below Portugal’s 70% national target for 2030.
Nurses in Madeira have recently spoken out, stating that they cannot be held liable for failures in care caused by excessive workloads. Their powerful protest led SESARAM to respond by announcing new hires intended to ease pressure on emergency services.
Freguesia de Câmara de Lobos celebrated its 596th anniversary yesterday, with the mayor emphasizing the parish’s growth and declaring it now holds “reference” status.
After yesterday's presidential elections, Miguel Albuquerque described the results as a monumental defeat and expressed concern about the possibility of a socialist being elected president.
Madeira is launching its first dedicated regional venture capital fund and reforming incubation centers to drive local startup financing and growth.
The death of a man who was ready to be discharged but fell from a window once again highlights the serious problems in Madeira’s hospitals: patients who are forced to live in hospital beds, preventing others from receiving the care they need.
Active since October 2024, Madeira’s tourist tax has raised over €13 million. However, Officials now argue this no longer covers expenses. Some propose a flat €20 airport fee to replace complicated hotel taxes and trail fees.
Santana and Machico are challenging Madeira's new mandatory trail registration, labeling the time-slot requirements restrictive for local residents.
