Over the weekend the CDS leader, Rui Barreto explained that although he had the political confidence of the CDS, and the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, and that there was no crime in lending money to party leaders in Madeira, he formally announced his resignation.
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Just to ensure that everyone is aware, the current curfew conditions have been extended until the 26th of April. This is to allow the Regional Government to assess any sudden peaks in the number of daily active cases due to the return of face-to-face classes.
A dead female fur seal, found on the Desertas Grande has been transported back to Madeira. As the reason for its death is unknown, an autopsy will be carried out by the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN).
Pensioners from abroad will pay 10% tax on foreign pension income. Since last year, the exemption in Portugal for foreign earned pensions ended. Pensioners who have non‑habitual resident status pay a tax of 10% on retirement benefits paid by their country of origin. The rule does not apply to those…
Your “IRS” Declaration Filing Dates The tax year corresponds to the calendar year (01 Jan – 31 Dec). Fiscal Residents must submit tax returns by the following deadlines to avoid penalties. For the current fiscal year, declare between 01 April and 30 June. Unlike in the past, there is now…
As Miguel Albuquerque, the President of the Regional Government, stated last weekend, Madeira will undergo a massive and free Covid testing programme, and today, the Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos, confirmed that the testing will start on the 26th of April.
Tomorrow, the French NGO - School Ship, 'Kraken' which has 30 volunteers onboard, leaves Madeira and sets sail for Porto Santo where its crew will carry out various environmental awareness activities, such as, marine litter collection with other environmental groups and local schools as part of a Regional Youth Directorate initiative until the 22nd of April.
The Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos, announced this morning that a further 17,500 Pfizer vaccines will arrive in Madeira on Monday the 19th of April.
Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP), party representatives, Paulo Alves warned this morning of the lack of mental health professionals in the Region.
The President of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, José Manuel Rodrigues, held an meeting with the director of TáxisRAM - Association of Taxis today.
The Regional Government remains confident that it will achieve it's 70% vaccination target by September.
While visiting the Igreja Matriz de São Jorge, in Santana, the President of Madeira was was asked to comment on the controversy generated around the new Madeira Brand Logo, which has even been decried by the former president of the Regional Government, Alberto João Jardim as ' bourgeois snobbery.'
A man was stabbed by his stepson in his own home today in Pedreira, Câmara de Lobos, and is in a serious condition.
The deputy to the Assembly of the Republic and President of JS-Madeira, Olavo Câmara, points out that the rejuvenation of the tourism markets is essential for the recovery of the Madeiran economy, but believes there must be a plan B, which safeguards companies, workers and the destination, in case tourism markets do not respond.