Street Vendors Face a Tough Season Selling Christmas Pines
Street vendors in Funchal say Christmas pine sales are slowing, as higher costs and changing habits reduce demand for traditional greenery.
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Immigrants Pay Five Times More Social Security Than They Claim
Foreign workers in Portugal contribute €3.1 billion to Social Security while receiving only €600 million, confirming their essential role in sustaining the Portuguese welfare state.
General Strike Mobilizes Hundreds of Workers
In what is being called the largest general strike in Madeira in years, hundreds of people took to the streets to protest the new labor law.
National Strike Set to Disrupt Bus Services in Madeira
Horários do Funchal warns travelers that Thursday’s general strike is set to disrupt bus services across its network. Passengers are asked to check official channels for real-time updates on affected routes.
How the December 11 Strike Will Affect Madeira
Portugal’s national General Strike on December 11 will affect Madeira. Here’s what to expect during one of the biggest strikes in years!
Emigration: 73% of 18–24 Year-Olds Consider Leaving Portugal
A new survey shows emigration intent rising across Portugal, with nearly 10% more young adults saying they want to leave the country in search of better conditions.
Why Does LIDL Hesitate to Invest in Madeira?
LIDLs investment in Madeira has long been planned, yet nothing happened. Find out what´s going on!
Madeira Plans €980 Minimum Wage by 2026
There is broad consensus to raise Madeira's minimum wage to €980 in 2026, reflecting a €65 or 7,1% increase from the current rate of €915.
Are Strikes in Madeira Hard, Because Everyone Knows Everyone?
Are strikes in Madeira hard, because everyone knows everyone? A union speaker highlighted this challenge today during a protest against the Labour Package, which threatens to roll back workers’ rights and weaken job security.
Madeira’s E-Gaming Vision: High-Tech Jobs on the Horizon
Madeira’s Games Summit highlighted the island’s potential to grow a local e-gaming industry and provide high-skilled job opportunities in technology.
A "Perfectly Miserable Increase": Meal Allowance to Rise 10 Cents
A "handful of nothing": The government’s plan to raise the public sector meal allowance by just €0.10 a year has drawn sharp criticism.
