Madeira Wants to Give Housing to 80% of Homeless by 2030
While no homeless people were identified in the North, Madeira recorded 177 individuals on the southern coast and aims to provide housing to 80% by 2030.
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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.
Madeira Reaches €75,000 Funding Goal for Animal Welfare Group
In just six days, more than 1,500 donors came together to raise the remarkable sum of €75,000, allowing Ajuda a Alimentar Cães to secure its shelter permanently and keep saving animals!
Funchal Joins Worldwide Calls for Freedom in Venezuela
People have once again taken to the streets of Funchal to protest the regime of Nicolás Maduro, holding on to the hope that freedom and peace may soon return to Venezuela.
Live Military Training in Funchal This Evening
Residents in Funchal can expect loud military training noises tonight as the 3rd Garrison Regiment conducts exercises for newly enlisted soldiers.
They Saved Countless Animals - Now You Can Save Them
Gentrification does not spare the most vulnerable nor the pillars of our society. Ajuda a Alimentar Cães now needs your support to preserve their space and continue saving lives.
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.
Funchal's Exceptional Decline in Affordable Housing
Funchal’s affordable housing market has collapsed over the past five years. According to Idealista, homes under €200,000 now make up only 1% of listings, while mid-range properties also dropped sharply.
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.
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.
Portugal Among Top 10 English-Speaking Countries Globally
Portuguese rank among the world’s top 10 in English proficiency, well above the global average, with Madeira placing 4th nationally.
