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Praça do Município Under Threat? Underground Parking Faces Resistance

Praça do Município Under Threat? Underground Parking Faces Resistance

Residents fiercely oppose plans to build a car park under the historic Praça do Município, fearing damage to the square and surrounding landmarks.

Portuguese Navy Calls For Naval Base In Madeira

Portuguese Navy Calls For Naval Base In Madeira

Portuguese Navy proposes a new base on the island to strengthen national defense and counter threats against infrastructure and from specific regions.

Funchal Raises Its Voice Against Maduro And For Freedom In Venezuela

Funchal Raises Its Voice Against Maduro And For Freedom In Venezuela

While dictators around the world cheer at Nicolás Maduro's contested re-election, protestors in Funchal are calling for transparency and for Venezuela to be free!

Outrage in Parliament: Lone Citizen Calls Government 'A Disgrace'

Outrage in Parliament: Lone Citizen Calls Government 'A Disgrace'

A Madeiran refuses to accept the vote in the Legislative Assembly, calling it a disgrace. Watch the video!

Madeira Parliament Approves Regional Government Program Amid Political Drama

Madeira Parliament Approves Regional Government Program Amid Political Drama

Madeira's Parliament approved the PSD program, led by Miguel Albuquerque, after a close vote, influenced by a defiant Chega party member.

Freedom of Expression Under Fire: Russia Blocks 81 EU Media Outlets

Freedom of Expression Under Fire: Russia Blocks 81 EU Media Outlets

Putin's Russia blocks RTP, Expresso, PĂşblico, and Observador amid EU Media retaliation, sparking international condemnation.

Partido Socialista (PS) Wants New Passenger Ferry For Madeira

Partido Socialista (PS) Wants New Passenger Ferry For Madeira

A passenger ferry service connecting Madeira to mainland Portugal has been attempted twice, but the demand for its return persists.

Do Residents Of Curral Das Freiras Support The Cable Car Project?

Do Residents Of Curral Das Freiras Support The Cable Car Project?

The prominent electoral support for the government party raises the question of whether the cable car project in Curral das Freiras enjoys strong backing from its residents.

Today Is EU Election Day - Your Vote Counts!

Today Is EU Election Day - Your Vote Counts!

Today is the day to cast your vote. Go vote for Europe. Vote for Democracy!

How EU's Far-Left And Far-Right Political Parties Back Russia's War Against Ukrainians

How EU's Far-Left And Far-Right Political Parties Back Russia's War Against Ukrainians

Portuguese communist Members of the European Parliament have consistently opposed resolutions condemning the Russian regime of terror. It underscores the political divisions in Europe, bringing both the far-left and far-right into the spotlight.

Dusk Of The King - Can PSD's 48-Year Rule Come To An End?

Dusk Of The King - Can PSD's 48-Year Rule Come To An End?

Entangled in corruption allegations and after a 48-year long rule, will younger rivals now bring an end to PSD leadership?