The Porto Santo Line (PSL) has announced that it will now offer daily connections between Madeira and Porto Santo until the end of October. In a note issued, the Porto Santo Line highlights that the additional Tuesday service “represents a clear commitment by the company in increasing resident mobility, and…
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Between the 16th and 18th of April, the city of Funchal will host its 4th urban festival, ‘VivaCidade.’ AÂ cultural initiative that boosts Funchal’s profile through a diverse artistic programme. The project, the result of a municipal investment of around 30 thousand euros, aims to transform emblematic public spaces in…
The CDU was in Santo da Serra today and marked the market in the itinerary of the “works of Santa Engrácia.” In this case, a work promoted by the City Council of Santa Cruz, governed by the JPP. “It is not only the Regional Government that promotes Santa Engrácia’s works…
The president of the Regional Government of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, reacted to the new model of the social mobility subsidy approved in the Assembly of the Republic, warning of risks associated with the diploma and criticising the position taken by the opposition throughout the process. The minister began by stressing…
The President of PS-Madeira, CĂ©lia Pessegueiro, has criticised the political options that, in her view, have prioritised regional management, particularly in the area of mobility. “They prefer tourists over citizens’ local elections,” the socialist leader told journalists, on the sidelines of the conference ‘April Conversations: 50 Years of Autonomy’, regarding…
The councillors of Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) in the Funchal City Council are hosting a public debate at the BarcelĂł Hotel, located at Rua da Alfândega, n.Âş 9, at 18:00 tomorrow, under the title ‘The new Regulation of Local Lodging in Funchal,’ within the scope of the Funchal 360 initiative.…
As of April, the SIGA bus bosses are increasing the bus prices. Monthly passes will cost 50 cents more, and the individual bus fare will go up from 2€ to 2.05 €. Now every passenger will have to scramble after the 5 cent “thingis”, and the bus drivers, who are…
Fuel prices will rise again next week. Gasoline 95 will cost 8 cents more, while road diesel has a new increase of 13.1 cents. With these updates, petrol will cost 1,822 euros per litre, while diesel is close to two euros per litre, settling at 1,927 cents. Samantha Gannon info…
Gonçalo Maia Camelo questioned the President of the Regional Government on the need to create measures to ensure competitiveness for the region’s companies, namely, tax incentives. The IL deputy also addressed the situation of the Free Trade Zone, which has “stagnated” due to the Brussels investigations, leading to a decrease…
The PCP warns of a worsening economic situation, exacerbated by recent international events, which have been used as an excuse to raise prices of essential goods. In a press release, the PCP notes that “as in previous incidents, there is a logic of exploitation by large distribution companies, who use…
The Portuguese Labour Party (PTP) today criticised the economic impact studies released by the Regional Government of Madeira on the future Faial golf course, in Santana, stating that believing in the numbers presented “is the same thing as believing in Santa Claus.” At stake are evaluations that point to an…
The agricultural market of Santo AntĂłnio da Serra, in Santa Cruz, remains closed, almost nine months after work began on the ageing structure. As yet, no reopening dates have been confirmed. The complaint comes from the councilors elected by the Mais Santa Cruz Coalition, who allege that “the increasing delay…
The CDS Santa Cruz Council visited the centre of Camacha, as part of their project ‘Giving Voice to the Parishes.’Â Led by LĂdia Albornoz, this proximity initiative aims to regularly monitor the reality of the parishes on the ground. During her visit, she talked with small producers, traders, and locals, hearing…
The PCP considers that it is still possible to stop the labour package, “as has happened in the past with other offensives against workers’ rights.” The party was out and about in Funchal, warning workers that their rights are being eroded in front of their eyes as the PSD/CDS Government…
The Regional Government wants to create a mega-yacht marina within the bay of Funchal. While talking to journalists, JosĂ© Manuel Rodrigues once again stressed that this is one of the great projects planned for Pontinha. The jetty will be increased by 400 m, which will allow more berthing area and…