Economy Secretary Sees Signs of Cooling in Madeira's Economy
José Manuel Rodrigues says Madeira's economy shows signs of cooling and points to tax cuts in the next regional budget, at the 500 Biggest Companies awards.
José Manuel Rodrigues says Madeira's economy shows signs of cooling and points to tax cuts in the next regional budget, at the 500 Biggest Companies awards.
Madeira's 500 largest companies raised turnover 7.6% in 2025 to about €4.4 billion, ahead of the regional and national averages, a new study shows.
Porto Santo Line has cancelled the Lobo Marinho ferry trips on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November because of the bad weather forecast for Madeira.
Two tourists used road signs to hang hammocks on a pedestrian path at Madeira Airport on 4 November, a photo sent to the newspaper JM shows.
Madeira's active population hit a record 142,900 in the third quarter of 2026, while unemployment fell to 4.0%, one of Portugal's lowest rates.
Madeira will extend its freeze on new TVDE licences until new regional rules are approved. The ride-hailing fleet has grown to about 800 vehicles.
Twelve cruise ships and one sailing ship are expected in Funchal for New Year's Eve, as the port aims for 800,000 cruise passengers in 2026.
SESARAM has identified four tuberculosis cases in a residential area of Câmara de Lobos. The patients are isolated and a contingency plan is active.
Madeira's TVDE association and Uber Portugal signed a cooperation protocol. Companies will get 100 euros a month per car for ads on the sides of their vehicles.
Prosecutors have charged a former Madeira parish council president with 28 counts of embezzlement over the use of public money for trips, meals and stays.
With Russia's war and hybrid attacks among the threats, the EU's Preparedness Union Strategy asks people to keep essential supplies for at least 72 hours.