According to data collected by the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM), in 2023, cement sales in the Autonomous Region of Madeira (RAM) were around 161.3 thousand tonnes - the highest value in the last twelve years - reflecting an increase of 2.7% compared to the previous year (157.1 thousand tonnes).
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In a statement issued today, LIDL Portugal reiterated "its interest in expanding its operation to the Autonomous Region of Madeira," stating that it has received, "so far, all the necessary support from the local authorities."
TThe Regional Secretary for Finance said today that the proposed Budget of the Autonomous Region of Madeira for 2024 (ORAM2024) foresees an additional 10 million euros in revenue from the tourist tax.
The Funchal City Council will update the prices of municipal fees, including water supply, basic sanitation, and solid waste treatment, by 5.79%, according to the average variation of inflation in the last 12 months.
Élvio Sousa used his Facebook page to state what he considers to be the "obstacles that the Funchal City Council has created to prevent two of the LIDL proposals."
The LIDL Supermarket Chain has just appealed the judgment of the Administrative and Fiscal Court of Funchal, in that it ordered the Funchal City Council to hand over to the JPP a part of two processes that it had filed with the municipality.
Imovirtual today released its annual barometer on the evolution of the average advertised rental and sale prices in Portugal in the last year. The data shows the comparison between 2023 with 2022.
For the JPP leader, Élvio Sousa, the "recurrent lack of transparency" of the public administration, with the need to resort to the courts, is manifested "once again" in the Curral das Freiras Cable Car project
The amount from which salaries withhold IRS increases in January to 820 euros, with a monthly net income gain of about 28 euros, according to the new tables published today.
From bread to telecommunications, 2024 will be another year of increases, which not even mandatory car inspection centre has been able to escape.
New Year's Eve is expected to be marked by periods of rain, the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) said today, stressing that the probability is in the order of 70 to 90%.
In an interview, a spokesperson for the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) stated that, according to a national study, "one in six people work shifts and that 11% of these work at night. It is estimated that in the region this figure is higher due to the high percentage of people working in the tourism and health industry.
2024 kicks off with increased petrol prices.
In a much drier year than usual, the production of Slipper Orchids fell well below demand. A particular blow to traders as these are a traditional Madeiran Christmas favourite.
The Court of Auditors (TdC) has issued an overall favourable opinion on the 2022 Account of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, the year in which the public debt amounted to 5,009 million euros, the president of the institution, José Tavares, said today.
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