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During their 2025 election campaign, the PSD promised a €1,200 minimum wage. Now, after the local elections, the president suggests the minimum wage could end up being even lower than in other parts of Portugal.
Time is money in Funchal’s housing market: around 13% of homes sold in less than a week, although this figure was already higher in previous periods.
The Madeira Hotel Workers’ Union has proposed a 15% pay rise, a minimum €150 monthly increase, shorter 35-hour weeks, and 25 vacation days for all employees.
Portugal substantially changes its immigration and citizenship laws. See what’s new and how to prepare if you want to live, work, or bring family.
A wild seagull in Funchal tested positive for H5 avian influenza. President Albuquerque said authorities have activated surveillance and safety measures to prevent the virus from spreading to domestic birds and humans.
Reputation under fire: Madeira is once again being ridiculed as a viral TikTok shows a tourist at Madeira’s Mercado dos Lavradores laughing to tears and rolling on the floor after being charged a staggering €72 for a few pieces of fruit.
Could a surface metro - once again proposed by a political actor - connecting Santa Cruz, Caniço, and Funchal transform daily commutes, ease congestion, and significantly enhance public transport and residents’ quality of life?
Chega's first mayor was involved in a physical altercation at a polling station, which was captured on video.
Paulo Cafôfo, leader of PS-Madeira, announced his resignation Sunday after disappointing local election results: “My time as leader ends today”.
Chega secures a sweeping victory across all parishes of SĂŁo Vicente, winning Ponta Delgada, Boaventura, and SĂŁo Vicente, thus winning three seats and taking control of the municipality.
Chega achieved its first local government victory in Madeira, winning the local council of Boaventura.