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Funchal Launches €2 Tourist Tax Effective Today

Funchal Launches €2 Tourist Tax Effective Today

Funchal introduces the €2 tourist tax from today, addressing rising tourism numbers.

Portugal's Minimum Wage: A European Comparison

Portugal's Minimum Wage: A European Comparison

As Portugal prepares to raise its minimum wage, how does it stack up against other European nations offering higher pay?

Madeira Pride in Funchal Raises Fears of Rights Erosion

Madeira Pride in Funchal Raises Fears of Rights Erosion

The annual Madeira Pride event took place today in Funchal, bringing together community members and supporters to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.

Two Teenagers Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Quinta Grande

Two Teenagers Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Quinta Grande

A tragic motorcycle crash inside Madeira's Quinta Grande tunnel claimed the lives of a boy and a girl this afternoon.

Foreign Couple Fleeing Airport Caught, €3,000 in Stolen Goods Seized

Foreign Couple Fleeing Airport Caught, €3,000 in Stolen Goods Seized

Police stopped a foreign couple fleeing Madeira, recovering luxury goods worth €3,000 stolen from several shops in Funchal.

Casa para Viver! Housing Crisis Protest in Funchal Tomorrow

Casa para Viver! Housing Crisis Protest in Funchal Tomorrow

Are you ready to stand up for affordable housing? Join Protestors in Funchal as they unite for change tomorrow!

Ab Initio - Madeira Seeks Justice In Corruption Case

Ab Initio - Madeira Seeks Justice In Corruption Case

Ab Initio suggests a vast network of corruption and nepotism, extending to the highest levels of Madeira's government.

Madeira's Challenge of Rising Rent vs. Costly Mortgages

Madeira's Challenge of Rising Rent vs. Costly Mortgages

€66,632 anyone? With stable, well-paid employment, that's your ticket to financing a two-bedroom house in Funchal. Otherwise, renting is your option and it will end up costing you more in the long run.

PAN Suggests Gender-Neutral Restrooms in Madeira Schools

PAN Suggests Gender-Neutral Restrooms in Madeira Schools

Will Madeira be providing gender-neutral restrooms in schools? PAN’s proposal has sparked both support and controversy.

Is President Albuquerque Guilty? His Defense Tells a Story

Is President Albuquerque Guilty? His Defense Tells a Story

From a psychological perspective, President Albuquerque's defense strategy would make perfect sense if he were guilty. Here’s why.

Experts Discuss Tourism in Madeira at Public Conference

Experts Discuss Tourism in Madeira at Public Conference

The evolving landscape of tourism in Madeira is set to be publicly discussed at a conference on world tourism day in Funchal.