"I don't know the process of the specific case," reacted the Regional Secretary of Economy, Rui Barreto, regarding the request for a hearing, by the Ministry of Defence, regarding Softbox Madeira.
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Further Aquaculture Expansion in Calheta Denied
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, has assured that there will be no expansion to the Calheta aquaculture site.
Goodbye CDS
Five years after they came together to form a parliamentary majority government, the PSD/CDS coalition has reached breaking point.
Madeira has ‘Great Gaming’ Potential
The "GameJam+ Madeira" opened last week. This global event runs until today and involves participants from different geographies.
Madeira Is Attractive to Foreign Investors
The Regional Secretary for the Economy, Rui Barreto, spoke at the FIN Brasil 2024, stating "Madeira has all the conditions to attract foreign investment, especially Brazil."
We Need To Guarantee Supplies To The Island
With a week of strikes approaching - the Union of Captains, Pilot Officers, Commissioners and Engineers of the Merchant Navy, scheduled for the 29th and 30th of November, and the 6th and 7th of December, the Regional Secretary of Economy, Rui Barreto, again warns of the need of the Ministries of Infrastructure and Housing, and that of Labour, Solidarity, and Social Security, to ensure that supplies reach the autonomous regions despite the disruption to services.
Madeira Voted Best Cruise Destination
Madeira is the big winner of the World Cruise Awards in the category of 'Best European Cruise Destination.'
Decision on Electronic Money in 2023
The Regional Government has announced that by mid-2023, it will decide whether or not it will move towards introducing an electronic currency to Madeira.
Madeira Nominated For Best European Cruise Destination
For the first time, Madeira has been nominated in the 'Best European Cruise Destination' category at the 'World Cruise Awards.' Other contenders include, Athens, Barcelona, Croatia, Kotor (Montenegro), Lisbon, London, Monaco, Nice Costa D'Azur, Oslo and Rome.
Fuel Prices Remain Steady
Fuel prices in the Region will not change this week. Therefore, as of tomorrow, the price of 95-octane unleaded gasoline will remain at 1.858 euros per litre, while diesel remains steady at 1.755 euros and 1.294 euros for coloured diesel.
Petrol Rises by 7 cents a Litre From Midnight
Despite Rui Barreto's assurances that fuel prices per litre in Madeira are at least 24 cents cheaper than the mainland, petrol is set to rise by 7 cents per litre as of midnight tonight.
A Meeting
Our Health minister Pedro Ramos and his Economics colleague Rui Barreto, will meet with some of the night club owners of the “Zona Velha” as well members of the local Chamber of Commerce (ACIF) to discuss the Covid situation and the measurements taken. ACIF might give them a hard time;…
New Mobile Bus Ticket Office
The Mayor of Funchal, Pedro Calado, the Regional Secretary for the Economy, Rui Barreto, and the Councillor for Transport and Urban Mobility, Bruno Pereira, will attend the opening of bus company, Horários do Funchal new mobile ticket office on Avenida do Mar tomorrow at 10.00 am.
Cruise Liner Departures Attract a Crowd
The departure of cruise ships Britannia and AIDALuna this afternoon, from the Port of Funchal, suddenly became a tourist attraction for residents and visitors to the island.
Covid-19: PCR Tests to Remain
The continuation of mandatory PCR testing at the airport, and antigen testing on cruise liner passengers was decided at a meeting of the Regional Government Council (PSD/CDS-PP), yesterday, and will come into effect from 00:00 Saturday.