Around 20.5% of Madeira’s population was at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2025, equivalent to one in five people, according to EAPN Portugal’s report, “Poverty and Social Exclusion in Portugal 2026,” released today. The figure represents a fall of 2.4 percentage points from 22.9% in 2024, continuing the…
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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…
The mainland Government has announced that it will support the most needy families in the payment of veterinary services and pet food, totaling one million euros. One of several strategy measures to improve the well-being of families and their pets. The measure is part of a package of 14.5 million…
ADN-Madeira, through its candidate and veterinarian, Carolina Martins, warns of the importance of a scheme known as ‘Veterinary Check.’ This has been available since 2018 through the Order of Veterinarians, but is not being implemented across the regions’ municipalities. This veterinary support programme can cover care such as vaccination, sterilisation,…