50 Cars Honk Through Funchal in Labor Law Protest
Funchal streets erupted with horns from 50 cars on September 19 as unions protested the government’s controversial labor law reforms.
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Madeira Waste Treatment Plant Has Reached Full Capacity
Madeira’s only waste treatment plant, Meia Serra, has hit maximum capacity, processing 3,800 tons daily. Authorities are seeking short term solutions to address the problem.
EU Advances Affordable Housing Plan for Member States
The European Commission will present its first plan for affordable housing this year, moving up the original 2026 schedule, as Portugal and other countries continue to face rising rents and housing shortages.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop to 1998 Levels
Madeira’s emissions fall to 1998 levels, cutting 30% since 2005 and generating 35% of electricity from renewables, with carbon intensity now below the national average.
Calls for Closure of Fanal Forest to Protect UNESCO Heritage
Fanal, part of Madeira’s UNESCO forest, faces erosion, damaged trees, and ecological imbalance from heavy tourism. Should the site be temporarily closed to recover?
Funchal Marina Gets Plastic Recycling Machine
Funchal Marina gets a plastic recycling machine that can turn plastic collected from the sea into everyday items.
Funchal Discusses Public Pet Crematorium and Pet Cemetery
Funchal considers a public pet crematorium and cemetery, giving families humane, affordable end-of-life options for animals - avoiding incineration with waste or informal backyard burials.
TVDE Association Denounces Police Inaction and Licensing Delays
The Associação Nacional Movimento TVDE criticized Funchal police for allegedly dismissing a driver’s verbal assault complaint and condemned the suspension of new driver licensing.
JPP Wants "At Least" One New Supermarket Chain in Madeira
Funchal's JPP candidate vows to fight Funchal’s rising food prices, promising to bring a new supermarket chain to boost competition, ease families’ burden, and challenge government inaction.
Uber, Bolt? Madeira Wants to Suspend New TVDE Licenses
Madeira’s government wants to pause new TVDE licenses until December 31. Officials say it ensures balance, though the TVDE Association and platforms disagree.
President Sends Immigration Law Back to Parliament
Portugal’s top court struck down major parts of a new immigration law, citing threats to family unity and legal rights. The ruling forces President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to return it to Parliament.
