Base Salary in Madeira Rises 4,8%, Reaching €1,268
The average gross base salary in Madeira reaches €1,268. See how it compares with salaries across Portugal.
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Essential Grocery Prices Rise 27% Within 3 Years
Over the past three years, essential food prices have increased by 27%, far exceeding the overall inflation rate.
Try the Madeira Bus App: An Interview with the Developer
The Madeira Bus App is the work of a single developer driven by a simple goal: to help people navigate Madeira more easily. Here’s what he has to say.
Power Without Expiry: PSD Madeira Removes Term Limits
After 50 years of being in power, the PSD has scrapped leadership term limits introduced in 2015, allowing the president - designated a formal suspect and shielded by political immunity - to remain party leader indefinitely and seek re-election.
Why Are Palms at Praia Formosa Left to Die?
Funchal’s Praia Formosa promenade welcomes visitors with dozens of dried and dying plants, left to decay for no apparent reason - a meaningful and costly investment going to waste, despite the installation of an extensive irrigation network. Why?
Rents in Portugal Fall for Third Month as Supply Increases
Prices for renting in Madeira increased 5.0% since December and 5.2% year-on-year.
Funchal Approves Small Mosque Project at Praia Formosa
A four-year legal dispute between the Espaço Islâmico da Madeira and the Funchal City Council has come to a close, paving the way for a mosque at Praia Formosa. With provisional planning approved back in 2025, construction is set to begin this summer.
Madeira Taxi Fare Cut Fails as Taximeters Reject Lower Rates
Bummer! Madeira taxis failed to lower fares by adjusting taximeters, revealing a setup that does not allow price decreases.
Trespassing at Praia Formosa Now Results in Fines of Up to €300
Persistent disregard for safety warnings at Praia Formosa has led officials to activate fines under a long-standing maritime safety law.
Suffering from Obesity and Diabetes? SNS Now Covers Ozempic
The expensive drug Ozempic is now covered by SNS in Portugal, offering treatment for people with diabetes and obesity, addressing the needs of many in Madeira.
Waste Recycling? Barely a Thing in Madeira
Eco-Tourism? Not quite yet. In 2024, Madeira recycled just 17% of its growing urban waste, far below Portugal’s 70% national target for 2030.