Medical Consultation Fees Rise to €65
After remaining stable for 15 years, medical consultation fees in Madeira rose to €60 last year, increased to €65 this December, and are set to rise to €70 in 12 months.
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How the December 11 Strike Will Affect Madeira
Portugal’s national General Strike on December 11 will affect Madeira. Here’s what to expect during one of the biggest strikes in years!
Madeirans Gave 33.1 Tons of Food to Families in Need
Madeirans donated 33.1 tons of food during the 26th Banco Alimentar campaign, supporting local families and demonstrating remarkable community solidarity.
Hit The Road Madeira: Fanal is Dying
Hit The Road Madeira documents Fanal’s worsening condition and shares expert suggestions on how to restore the Laurisilva Forest and its unique ecological heritage
Portugal Leads EU with 85,000 Energy Home Upgrades
Portugal is leading the EU in energy renovation, tackling fuel poverty, and promoting sustainability, with over 85,000 homes upgraded and innovative programs supporting green energy initiatives.
Portugal Faces More Than 25000 Pending Nationality Requests
Over 25,000 Portuguese nationality applications remain pending at the IRN due to staff shortages, leaving applicants in administrative limbo and facing long, unresolved delays.
PS Suggests ‘Housing First’ Plan for Homeless People in Madeira
Madeira lawmakers are debating the PS Housing First proposal, which gives homeless people homes first, then support, reflecting success rates of 70–90% in similar programmes abroad.
Madeira’s AL Companies Seek to Expand, Claiming “Quality”
AL companies are dismissing problems, pushing ‘quality’ rhetoric, while advocating further growth without addressing society’s most pressing issues.
Are Strikes in Madeira Hard, Because Everyone Knows Everyone?
Are strikes in Madeira hard, because everyone knows everyone? A union speaker highlighted this challenge today during a protest against the Labour Package, which threatens to roll back workers’ rights and weaken job security.
Horários do Funchal Again Extends Use of Old GIRO Passes
It ain't over, until its over! Old Giro Bus passes remain valid until February 2026 - provided that this will be the last extension.
Chega Leader Calls for Salazar-Style Rule in Madeira
Masks off! About 50 years after Portugal overcame authoritarian rule, Chega is calling for a return of multiple Salazars - the austere dictator who built a systemically corrupted regime that brutally terrorized its citizens and colonies.
