At the opening of the Web Summit, Portuguese Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro announced that the Portuguese Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, now known as ‘Amália’ will be released in 2026. However, a beta version will be released in 2025. In a statement, the Prime Minister declared: “I’m speaking Portuguese so I…
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The Mayor of Funchal presented, earlier this afternoon, the ‘Funchal Christmas’ programme, which starts on the 25th of November and ends on the 6th of January. On Monday, the 25th at 5:30 pm, Praça do Peixe, located at the market is the stage for a ‘Christmas Magic musical.’ The Christmas…
Christmas in all her glory will illuminate the streets of Funchal and surrounding areas from the 1st of December until the 8th of January, confirmed the Regional Secretariat for Economy, Tourism, and Culture, Eduardo Jesus. In a press statement, the Regional Secretary stated that the lights will cover the main…
The Directorate-General for Consumers (DGC) today warned consumers about promotions in November, such as ‘Black Friday,’ in which false discounts, misleading advertising, or unfair commercial practices may be used. In the campaign “Compare prices and consider your purchase – It’s your decision!” The DGC urges consumers to be aware of…
The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) was out today talking to workers from several regional public companies as part of their campaign ‘Increase Wages and Pensions for a Better Life.’ As part of this, they defend the right for people to retire after 40 years of work regardless of age. The…
The President of the Government, Miguel Albuquerque, today visited the second Battery Power Plant to be installed in the Region by the Madeira Electricity Company (EEM), in Caniçal. The completion of this work is scheduled for the end of this year. In a statement, it was said: “The installation of…
Everything is set to bring in the new private medical consultation fees from the 1st of December. Pedro Ramos, whilst celebrating European Antibiotic Day, which took place today at the Health Service of the Region (SESARAM) denied that there was any disagreement with the doctors, namely the Medical Council of…
The director of the Local Unit of the Infection Prevention and Control and Antimicrobial Resistance Program (UL-PPCIRA) of the Regional Health Service (SESARAM) guarantees that, in Madeira, the use of antibiotics is lower than on the mainland, yet recognizes that there is work to be done to raise awareness of…
The PCP has presented in the context of a discussion in the specialty of the State Budget for 2025, a proposal that during the next year, the Government of the Republic ensures the existence of a regular maritime passenger transport line between Madeira Island and the Portuguese mainland,” said Ricardo…
The President of the Regional Government considers that political stability is essential for economic growth. Miguel Albuquerque, while visiting Saúl e Filhos, stated that he is in a surreal situation, that has nothing to do with real life. Businessmen and families want an approved budget and it is up to…
The CDU was in Santo da Serra today to “give voice to the stallholders and customers” of the Agricultural Market who, according to a statement from the party, demand the Municipality of Santo Cruz to take accountability of the degenerative state of the market and infrastructure. Ricardo Lume, leader of…
Paulo Cafôfo assured today, that housing is the main priority for the PS-Madeira, and defended that the millions of euros, referring to the illegal support that was granted to companies in the Free Trade Zone, which the Tax Authority has been recovering, be channelled into the construction and rehabilitation of…
Controversy surrounds the new air mobility subsidy ruling. Now, only citizens residing in Madeira from the European Union, Schengen area, and Brazil are entitled to request a refund. This decision has already caused various inconveniences to sports clubs, students, and children of excluded residents residing in the Region. CTT is…
In September 2024, 220 deaths were recorded in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, slightly lower than in September 2023 (1 less death; -0.5%). From January to September, there were 1,950 deaths, 160 less than in the same period of the previous year (-7.6%), states the Regional Directorate of Statistics of…
As of midnight tomorrow (17th of November) the price of fuel will increase. Starting Monday, 95-octane petrol will increase by 0.9 cents, from 1.522 to 1.531 euros, while diesel will increase by 2.2 cents, to 1.289 euros. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com