PS Leader Accuses Albuquerque of Denying Madeira Poverty Figures
Célia Pessegueiro says the regional government ignores a report showing one in five Madeirans at risk of poverty, while it funds help for 5,000 families.
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Fact Check Finds Albuquerque's 16% Poverty Claim Imprecise
Albuquerque says Madeira's poverty rate is 16%, not 20.5%. A fact check finds both figures are official, but they measure different things.
Cost of Living Protests Reach Funchal as Madeira Inflation Rises
STFPS plans Saturday manifestation in Funchal against rising housing, fuel and food costs as Madeira inflation exceeds national average, joining nationwide protests.
10% of Madeiran’s Consume Sugary Drinks Every Day
In 2025, 10% of Madeira residents aged 15+ consumed sugary drinks daily, exceeding the national average, with notable differences by gender and age.
Madeira Records 102 More Deaths Than Births in August
Madeira recorded more deaths than births in August 2026, with births declining at a sharper rate than mortality.
Over Half of Portuguese Consumers Lost Purchasing Power in Last Year
Over half of Portuguese consumers lost purchasing power last year. Only 13% saw any increase as cost of living pressures change shopping habits nationwide.
Funchal Housing Supply Falls One-Third
Funchal housing supply drops one-third vs last year, largest decrease among district capitals. Madeira island overall registered a 23% reduction in housing supply.
Madeira Launches Island-Wide SMS Emergency Alert System
Madeira residents and visitors will receive emergency alerts via SMS in Portuguese or English through new civil protection system
Madeira Inflation Rises to 3.8% in September
Inflation in Madeira reached 3.8% in September 2026, driven by rising fuel prices and services costs.
One in Six in Portugal Throws Small Tech in Regular Trash
Study reveals 17.8% of Portuguese consumers improperly dispose of fast-tech electrical items like chargers and earphones.
Dermatology Waiting List in Madeira Reaches 3,000 People
Around 3,000 people are waiting for dermatology consultations in Madeira, as SESARAM warns of rising skin cancer cases and growing melanoma diagnoses among younger adults.
