Chega's First Mayor Involved in Clash at Polling Station
Chega's first mayor was involved in a physical altercation at a polling station, which was captured on video.
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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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Paulo CafĂ´fo Steps Down as PS-Madeira Leader
Paulo Cafôfo, leader of PS-Madeira, announced his resignation Sunday after disappointing local election results: “My time as leader ends today”.
Chega Secures Full Control of SĂŁo Vicente Municipality
Chega secures a sweeping victory across all parishes of SĂŁo Vicente, winning Ponta Delgada, Boaventura, and SĂŁo Vicente, thus winning three seats and taking control of the municipality.
Chega Wins First Local Council in Madeira Ever
Chega achieved its first local government victory in Madeira, winning the local council of Boaventura.
President Pushes for Two More Golf Courses in Madeira
Believe it or not, President Albuquerque has announced plans for two more golf courses in Madeira, on top of the one already being built in Ponta do Pargo. This would bring the total number of golf courses across the archipelago to six.
JPP Accuses Facebook of Censorship After Ban of Elvio Sousa
JPP accused Facebook of giving in to the “forces of evil” after Élvio Sousa’s page was suspended, calling it a dangerous act of political censorship in Madeira.
President Guarantees: Cable Car Project Will Move Forward
Madeira’s president has guaranteed he will move forward with the disputed Curral das Freiras cable car project.
€5,000 Monthly Stall Rents: Calls for Reform at Mercado dos Lavradores
Politics is now focusing on Mercado dos Lavradores, where it emerged that sellers pay up to €5,000 per month for stalls, leaving little room for fair pricing or honest practices.
Madeira Wants National TVDE Law to Change
Madeira’s next move in its effort to control TVDE businesses like Bolt or Uber: ammend national law.
Protest in Funchal Challenges Ban on TVDE Drivers
Ride-hailing drivers protested in Funchal after Madeira suspended new TVDE licenses to prevent competition, leaving €700 training wasted, drivers unable to work, and tensions running high.
Housing Crisis: Portugal Approves “Shock Policy”
The government announced a “shock policy” on housing, cutting VAT to 6% for construction, reducing income tax for moderate rentals, and increasing IMT for non-resident buyers. But will it be enough to tackle the housing crisis?
