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Russia Attacks Portuguese Territory in Ukraine

Russia Attacks Portuguese Territory in Ukraine

The Portuguese government has strongly condemned the recent missile strike on the chancellery of its embassy in Kyiv, marking a significant escalation in Russia's aggression towards Ukraine and NATO states.

Madeira Government Falls After No-Confidence Motion

Madeira Government Falls After No-Confidence Motion

In a historic turn of events, the Madeiran Government has collapsed after a no-confidence motion, led by Chega, gained the support of all other opposition parties.

Albuquerque Wants Vision For Second Airport in Madeira

Albuquerque Wants Vision For Second Airport in Madeira

President Miguel Albuquerque has called for the vision of a second airport in Madeira. However, he did not provide specific details regarding its location or the approach to make this vision a reality.

Political Deadlock! Madeira Rejects Budget Plan in Historic Vote

Political Deadlock! Madeira Rejects Budget Plan in Historic Vote

In a historic decision, Madeira's Regional Parliament rejected the 2025 budget and investment plan proposed by Miguel Albuquerque's government, escalating Madeira's political crisis.

Grupo Sousa Seeks To Reduce Costs By Allowing Bigger Ships

Grupo Sousa Seeks To Reduce Costs By Allowing Bigger Ships

Grupo Sousa suggests allowing larger ships to boost efficiency and reduce costs, while imposing a €5 fee for ferry trip changes to reduce no-shows.

€915 Before Taxes: Madeira’s Minimum Wage Set to Rise

€915 Before Taxes: Madeira’s Minimum Wage Set to Rise

The government announced plans to increase the minimum wage from the current €850 to €915 (gross) in 2025.

PAN Calls for Urgent Release of Animal Welfare Funds in Madeira

PAN Calls for Urgent Release of Animal Welfare Funds in Madeira

Animal protection associations in Madeira are urgently awaiting €100,000 from the 2024 budget, but bureaucratic delays have stalled these crucial funds.

Uber’s Back! Ride-Sharing Giant Returns to Madeira

Uber’s Back! Ride-Sharing Giant Returns to Madeira

Transportation powerhouse Uber announced it will return to Madeira! After a three-year absence, the regional government has granted approval, bringing new mobility options and fresh competition to the island.

Poverty in Madeira - Did We Get It All Wrong?

Poverty in Madeira - Did We Get It All Wrong?

They've done it again! Following the President's claim that poverty in Madeira is "normal", another member of the PSD party explains us why Madeira doesn't actually have a poverty problem: it's drug addicts, overconsumption and working statistics!

Madeira Sees Rising Political Decline and Institutional Failures

Madeira Sees Rising Political Decline and Institutional Failures

Corruption scandals and delayed no-confidence motion contribute to Madeira's increasing political instability, jeopardizing governance and democracy.

PS Criticizes PSD, CDS, and Chega for Blocking Government Audit

PS Criticizes PSD, CDS, and Chega for Blocking Government Audit

PS-Madeira's proposal for an audit of Miguel Albuquerque’s government, aimed at increasing transparency, was blocked by PSD, CDS, and Chega.