Madeira’s Debt-to-GDP Ratio Now at 61.2%
Madeira’s debt burden has steadily declined since 2012, falling 19.8%, with the region’s debt-to-GDP ratio now at 61.2% - considerably below Portugal’s 97.6%.
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40-Year-Old Madeira Buses Roaming The Streets of England
Diário de NotĂcias da Madeira reports that old Rodoeste buses, replaced by newer models, are now roaming the streets of England, where they have found a new life and different purpose.
Youth Party Warns Housing Crisis Continues
Juventude JPP warns housing remains unaffordable for Madeiran youth five decades after 1974 revolution
New EU Packaging Rules May Impact Consumer Prices in Madeira
New European packaging regulations set to take effect could affect prices as businesses adapt to stricter waste and recycling rules.
About 60 People March in Funchal Against Rising Cost of Living
About 60 people, mostly union members, marched in Funchal against the rising cost of living, demanding higher wages and better working conditions.
Electric Buses Now Run Between Funchal and Madeira Airport
The Aerobus link between Funchal and Madeira International Airport now runs on fully electric buses, part of a 5.2 million euro fleet investment.
PS Leader Accuses Albuquerque of Denying Madeira Poverty Figures
CĂ©lia Pessegueiro says the regional government ignores a report showing one in five Madeirans at risk of poverty, while it funds help for 5,000 families.
Fact Check Finds Albuquerque's 16% Poverty Claim Imprecise
Albuquerque says Madeira's poverty rate is 16%, not 20.5%. A fact check finds both figures are official, but they measure different things.
Venezuelans in Funchal Demand a Date for Presidential Elections
Mundo ConVzia rallied in Funchal for a Venezuelan election date, the release of political prisoners and the right of Venezuelans abroad to vote.
CDS Wants Simpler Rules to Legalise Homes in Câmara de Lobos
The CDS wants Câmara de Lobos to cut red tape for small building works and for legalising existing homes, as a response to the housing crisis.
Encumeada Road Closed for 2 Years: JPP Seeks Answers
JPP demands explanations from Madeira's Regional Government on the Encumeada road closure since 2024, affecting economy and safety.