Economy

Explore the economic pulse of Madeira. Get the latest news on key sectors like tourism, agriculture, and industry. Stay updated on business developments, investments, employment trends, and government policies shaping the island's financial landscape.
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Funchal: First Herbalist Store Now Accepts Bitcoin

Funchal: First Herbalist Store Now Accepts Bitcoin

Bitcoin adoption in Madeira is on the rise as yet another store accepts crypto payments.

TAP AIR Portugal’s Growth Accelerates With EU Assistance

TAP AIR Portugal’s Growth Accelerates With EU Assistance

TAP Air Portugal had a successful year, also thanks to the aid of the EU and its restructuring plan.

PCP Wants Maximum Prices For Key Food Items

PCP Wants Maximum Prices For Key Food Items

A reminder that retail companies can increase profit, while the state loses on taxes and key food items become more expensive.

Zero-VAT on Groceries Now History - Are Higher Prices to be Expected?

Zero-VAT on Groceries Now History - Are Higher Prices to be Expected?

VAT on groceries is being reinstated but does that mean consumers need to pay significantly more?

La Vie to be Called Plaza Center Madeira

La Vie to be Called Plaza Center Madeira

The shopping center is in the process of its second name change since 2015.

Quantifying Wellbeing: A Statistical Insight Into Madeira

Quantifying Wellbeing: A Statistical Insight Into Madeira

Promising yet revealing numbers from an island that has come a long way.

Madeira Tops 10 Million Overnight Stays in 2023

Madeira Tops 10 Million Overnight Stays in 2023

Tourism is breaking another record, never before has Madeira coped with 10 million overnight stays per year.

Minimum Salary increases to 850 Euro in 2024

Minimum Salary increases to 850 Euro in 2024

The government raises the minimum salary in an effort to alleviate the impact of rising living conditions

Madeira's Economic Rise & Quest for Long-Term Stability

Madeira's Economic Rise & Quest for Long-Term Stability

Madeira's economy is back! Yet, tourism dependency is tightening its grip. Income disparities reflect the need for urgent strategic planning.

Invoicing of Companies Reaches New Heights

Invoicing of Companies Reaches New Heights

In times of economic turmoil, Madeira has set a new record in company invoicing.

Bloco de Esquerda Urges for a People-Centered Regional Budget in 2024

Bloco de Esquerda Urges for a People-Centered Regional Budget in 2024

Madeira's Housing Affordability, Golden Visas, and VAT Rates in Focus as Regional Budget Takes Shape