Earlier today, a couple revealed that they had been overcharged for half a kilo of figs. The gentleman in question had thought they were €6.10 when, in fact, they were charged €61.00. Unfortunately, as they paid by card, they didn’t realise they’d been scammed until later. Please be careful when…
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On the sidelines of a visit by the executive of the Regional Government to the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, to present Christmas greetings to the President of Parliament, Miguel Albuquerque was asked about the upcoming Presidential candidate visits to the island.  To put it mildly, he is unimpressed. While talking…
The proposal for the Regional Budget for 2026 was approved in a final vote in the Regional Assembly. The document was unanimously approved by the majority of deputies, namely the 23 elected by the PSD and one from the CDS. Opposition to the budget was split between those who voted…
The Regional Secretary for the Economy, JosĂ© Manuel Rodrigues, also announced in the Regional Legislative Assembly that a German company will invest 8 million euros in a clinic in Funchal. With this announcement, the minister aimed to strengthen the ongoing trend of attracting foreign investment to the archipelago, boosting and…
The general strike in Madeira has brought together hundreds of workers in Madeira, an adhesion that Maria JosĂ© Afonseca, union leader, considers unusual in the Region, but reveals the “deep concern with the setback of labour rights” provided for in the legislative package under discussion. According to the unionist, ten…
Francisco Gomes, the Chega-Madeira deputy in the Assembly of the Republic, strongly criticized the PS and PSD for rejecting a request to summon the executive administration of the Madeira Development Company to the Budget and Finance Commission. The proposal, put forward by Chega’s parliamentary group on the 26th of November…
We have to ensure minimum services, but this strike is completely unreasonable.” This is how the President of the Regional Government reacted to the general strike, scheduled for tomorrow. Miguel Albuquerque, who was speaking during the inauguration of the ‘Somos’ store, in Largo do Pelourinho, in Funchal, has no doubts…
The Union of Workers in Public and Social Functions of the South and Autonomous Regions will host tomorrow, (9th of December) at 11:00 in the Oudinot Building (side entrance), a press conference and Christmas and labour package initiative. The action takes place under the slogan ‘The Attack is Brutal, the…
Chega leader, Miguel Castro, made the opening speech of today’s plenary session, addressing what should be the debate on the Regional Budget for 2026. The CH leader considers it important to “look at the reality of those who contribute to a rich Region, with a high GDP, but where there…
40% of TAP trips are priced above 400 euros. Madeirans have to pay, on average, 260 euros to travel to the mainland from today until the 15th of January 2026. Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) expressed its “deep displeasure” with the PSD’s decision to reject the request submitted by deputy Filipe…
The president of the Regional Government of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, commented on the general strike scheduled for the 11th of December, after the official turning on of the Christmas lights, highlighting the need to guarantee minimum services in the Region. According to the leader of the executive, this week, during…
The municipal group of Chega (CH) voted in favour of the 7th ‘amending’ amendment to the Budget of the Funchal City Council (CMF), during the meeting of the Municipal Assembly, held on Wednesday, the 26th of November. In a statement, the party points out that this was an “essential decision…
On the 25th of November, a new store operated by the UniWang group was officially inaugurated by the President of Madeira. The new ‘Pulse’ store is located at 37 Rua do Aljube, which opened its doors a few days ago, but only today celebrated its official opening, offering, a press…
The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) has criticised the proposed Budget of the Autonomous Region of Madeira for 2026 (ORAM), pointing out that the document is about “propaganda, manipulation and make-believe numbers.” In a press release, the party considers the ORAM is “an instrument that limits economic and social development, promotes…
The PS-Madeira has criticised in a statement the proposal for the Regional Budget for 2026, presented by the Regional Secretary of Finance, for cuts in areas such as health and housing, considered priorities of the Government Programme approved in May. According to the socialists, the document indicates a 50 million…