Élvio Sousa: Living Costs in Madeira Must Go Down
Élvio Sousa (JPP) today called for a reduction in living costs, warning that high expenses are leaving families in total despair and threatening young people’s future.
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Madeira's political landscape has undergone significant changes over time. As an autonomous region of Portugal, Madeira has its own regional government and parliament, allowing for self-rule in many areas. The Social Democratic Party (PSD) has traditionally dominated local politics, but in recent years, the Socialist Party (PS) and other smaller parties have gained influence, shaping policy in areas like tourism, economic development, and social welfare.
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António Costa Demands Respect from Donald Trump
Following Donald Trump's latest derogatory remarks about Europe, António Costa spoke out, calling on Trump to show respect and that this is how true allies should behave towards each other.
Illusion of Progress: JPP Condemns Madeira’s Golf Strategy
Filipe Sousa of JPP accused Madeira’s government of prioritizing luxury golf tourism while thousands of residents struggle with poverty, low wages, and rising daily living costs.
Madeira’s Development Crisis: GDP Rises, Relative Income Falls
Stats don’t lie. Madeira's GDP has nearly doubled the Portuguese average, yet disposable income decreased - a development eroding society.
A Blueprint for Madeira? Lisbon Tightens AL Rules
Lisbon is set to tighten its short-term rental regulations, slashing licensing availability by up to 50% in some areas. Could this new framework serve as a blueprint for Funchal and address Madeira’s escalating housing crisis?
Why Trump is Targeting Venezuela
Trump’s moves against Maduro’s Venezuela aren’t about drugs - they’re a power play designed to gaining leverage over Russia and reshaping the global order.
Portugal Faces More Than 25000 Pending Nationality Requests
Over 25,000 Portuguese nationality applications remain pending at the IRN due to staff shortages, leaving applicants in administrative limbo and facing long, unresolved delays.
Second Firefighting Helicopter Unlikely to Reach Madeira in 2025
Despite earlier assurances, the government will most likely not be able to provide the second helicopter to support Madeira’s firefighting operations this year.
Rhetoric vs. Reality: Chega’s Push for a Fourth Republic
Fifty years after the failed leftist coup that ultimately paved the way for Portugal’s full democracy the Third Republic, Chega is calling in the Madeiran Parliament for the establishment of a Fourth Republic, a redesign of the constitution.
Wrong Lokman: Chega Reportedly Suspects the Other Muslim
A reportedly confusing identity blunder by a Chega deputy made headlines in Madeira, after suspicions were reportedly directed at the wrong man who shared a similar name.
Chega’s Ban to Funding Mosques Declared Unconstitutional
Portugal’s constitutional affairs committee concluded that Chega’s plan to block public funds for mosques violates constitutional protections, igniting strong reactions across parliament.
