Portugal’s President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has criticised US President Donald Trump for new White House rules on the media and warns of a “slide from democracy to dictatorship.” The President of the Republic was speaking at Casa da Imprensa, in Lisbon, at the opening session of a debate on…
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The Madeira Force Coalition, composed of the PTP (Portuguese Labour Party), MPT (Earth Party Movement), and RIR (Resuse, Include, Recycle Party), requests that the Regional Government suspend all work on the Ponta do Pargo golf course. Raquel Coelho argues that “there are more urgent needs such as health and housing,…
The Council of Ministers has approved the decree-law that eliminates the obligation to report, in the IRS declaration, income not subject to IRS, such as meal allowances, and those subject to withholding taxes, such as interest. The approved diploma, in addition to eliminating the carry-forward of those types of income,…
The ADN – Madeira Party has alerted ACT – Authority for Working Conditions, ASSICOM – Association of Civil Construction Industrialists of Madeira-, and other responsible entities linked to the assembly of equipment and structures of the risks to the physical integrity of workers, and the need for adequate health and…
Passengers residing in Madeira or Porto Santo, tranferring through the region’s airports with another island of the archipelago as their final destination, will soon be exempt from the collection of security fee (PT) and service fee to passengers (YP). This measure is part of a proposal for a decree-law of…
After undergoing its annual service at the shipyards in Viana do Castelo, the Lobo Marinho (Porto Santo Ferry) arrived back in Madeira on schedule. The ship, which is now seen as more sustainable and comfortable, through the installation of new equipment and furniture, will resume its regular maritime connection between…
Total exports from Madeira-based companies last year increased by 6.1% compared to 2023 valuing around 372 million euros. In turn, imports stood at 273.8 million euros in 2024 (0.2% more than in the previous year), which translates into a positive balance of trade in the Region’s foreign trade balance, in…
From now on it will be possible to make Social Security payments via bank transfer. This is made possible due to the printed individual IBAN printed on the document. This, says a Social Security Institute (ISS) spokesperson will make the payment process easier and more efficient. “For each payment document…
Joy4rent Lda has introduced its new vessel ‘SeaYou’. The company intends to create a ‘maritime bus’ service between Calheta (Porto de Recreio) and Caniçal (Quinta do Lorde), with a stopover in Funchal (Pier 8). If all goes well the company is hoping to run a service to Porto Santo in…
The leader of the PS/Madeira has guaranteed that if the PS is in government, an agricultural reserve will be created in the Region. A way, explained Paulo Cafôfo, to ensure that the most fertile land is destined for the maintenance and enhancement of agriculture and, at the same time, to…
“The Madeira Liberal Initiative is against investing millions of euros that the Regional Government insists on making, through Sociedade Ponta Oeste, in a golf course in Ponta do Pargo, when government focus should be on investing in health, education or essential infrastructure for Madeirans.” Gonçalo Camelo, coordinator of IL Madeira,…
This situation can get complicated, especially the bureaucracy in selling our products to the United States,” admits Tiago Freitas, President of IVBAMA. He was talking to reporters as the United States prepares to introduce new customs tariffs on Europe, which will affect Madeira wine, rum, and embroidery exports. Samantha Gannon…
The president of the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries, Emília Cerqueira, was confident that “precautionary measures will be taken” to protect Madeiran bananas and other products from the outermost regions, if the Mercosur agreement is ratified by European Union member states. The deputy was thus reacting to the concerns…
During the second-day visit of members from the Assembly of the Republic, meetings were held with the Madeiran Farmers Association and Coopescamadeira – Fishing Cooperative of the Madeira Archipelago. João Ferreira, President of the Association of Farmers, wanted further clarification on the Land Law, which although is not in force…
The Funchal City Council has already approved the rules for construction in Praia Formosa. Councilman João Rodrigues revealed that seven new buildings with nine floors and basements will be licensed, in addition to a large public garden. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 1