The Madeira branch of the environmental association Quercus has warned of the Region’s heavy dependence on imported food and its vulnerability in the event of a global food crisis. The association argues that climate change, international conflicts and an anticipated decline in the production of essential crops could worsen food…
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Visitors to Plaza Madeira may encounter a rather unusual guest every Sunday throughout September: a hyper-realistic Velociraptor measuring more than four metres long. The prehistoric visitor will make appearances on Floor 1 of the shopping centre on the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th of September at 12:30. With realistic movements,…
The cost of Madeira’s basket of 26 essential food products fell to €77.57 in August, a decrease of €4.96, or 6%, compared with July’s figure of €82.53. According to the Regional Secretariat for the Economy, this is the lowest CabazRAM value recorded since April, when the basket cost €84.12, and…
The PSD-Madeira parliamentary group is calling for legislative changes to ensure that residents of Madeira can purchase goods and services online under conditions comparable to those enjoyed by consumers on mainland Portugal. The proposal follows a meeting between PSD deputy Bruno Melim and the President of the Portuguese Competition Authority,…
Almost a quarter of the Portuguese population (24%) admit to feeling bad about themselves or their lifestyles due to content they see on social media, according to a study released by Intrum, which highlights the subsequent impacts on health and personal finances. The data feature in the European Consumer Payment…
2500 Volta systems (https://volta.com.pt/en/) have been distributed in Portugal mainland, the Azores and Madeira. On Madeira, most of them will be found in the supermarkets. Clients can drop empty plastic bottles (water, juices etc.) and aluminium cans with a maximum of 3l – important, not crushed, without liquids, and with…
The Directorate of Consumer Services of Madeira indicated today that it still receives complaints regarding the blocking of electronic sales to the region, considering that the solution may involve the revision of European legislation. Although the law has prohibited, since January 2022, geo-blocking and discrimination in electronic sales for consumers…
The Food Bank Against Hunger of Madeira collected 28.8 tonnes of food during the 27th collection campaign held on the 30th and 31st of May, in 29 supermarkets across the Region. The donated products will be distributed over the next six months to low-income households through more than 50 partner…
Last year, Pingo Doce donated around 536 tonnes of food to institutions in Funchal, under the ‘Alimenta o Bairro’ programme. In a press note, the company highlights that the same programme collected, at a national level, the equivalent of 12 thousand tonnes of foodstuffs in 2025. Pingo Doce says that…
As of the 7th of May, Machico will have a new furniture store, Dorum. From furniture and mattresses to sofas and decor, the store is designed to provide almost everything for shoppers in one space. Located on Rua do Infante D. Henrique, 44C, the new store will open at 10:00…
The CDS Santa Cruz says it is concerned that the Santo da Serra Market remains closed. The party reports that, in recent weeks, elements of the municipality have gone to the site several times and maintained contact with merchants and farmers, “trying to follow the evolution of the work and…
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 agricultural market of Santo António 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…
A grocery store operated by Bangladeshi citizens was inspected this morning on Rua 31 de Janeiro. As far as could be ascertained, the space contained products in poor condition. It should be noted that this is not the first time that this establishment has been subject to inspection. The competent…
Mission Continente (MC) has launched an employee recruitment campaign across its Continente Modelo and Wells stores in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, in a campaign that is being advertised everywhere, including the press, on the radio, in digital media, and on buses. Sara Dias, Area Leader Talent Acquisition at MC,…