Bus Drivers Protest €1,036 Monthly Wage in Funchal
€1,036 per month and no inflation adjustment. Madeiran bus drivers took to the streets today, making their voices heard as they stood up for better pay and improved working conditions!
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Public Transport in Funchal Hit by Strike Tomorrow
Bus drivers and public transport workers will strike tomorrow. Plan ahead, as this will likely impact your travel and cause delays.
Babylon Madeira: 12 Months of Scandals, Chaos, and Turmoil
You think politics is boring? Think again, as Madeira's Regional Government is here to prove you wrong. Buckle up for a whirlwind roundup of the past 12 months' political drama - beef, scandals, and power plays!
President Albuquerque Accused of Silencing PSD-Madeira
Former PSD-Madeira official Manuel AntĂłnio Correia criticized the leadership for rejecting an Extraordinary Congress request, calling it a "low-level power play" aimed at suppressing members' rights.
Workers Union Plans Direct Protests at Company Doorsteps
After the recent strike that had little result, the Hotel Workers’ Union in Madeira is planning more decisive actions, including gatherings and demonstrations in front of businesses and public offices.
Hotels Accused of Obstructing Strike by Paying Off Workers
How do you stop workers from exercising their democratic right to demand fair pay? You pay them off first. This, according to a union speaking on public television, was the alleged strategy during the recent strike in the hospitality sector.
Labor Strain and Socioeconomic Factors Drive Hospital Crisis
José Manuel Rodrigues expressed concern over the overcrowding at Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital, to a considerable extent caused by socioeconomic challenges and families struggling to care for elderly relatives.
Madeiran Hospitals Fail to Admit New Patients
Chronically understaffed Madeiran hospitals are facing pressure from all sides, with patients on stretchers in the emergency unit unable to be assigned beds.
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.
Funchal Drowning in Traffic: Annual 20% Increase in Road Activity
Funchal’s traffic problems are worsening each month, with streets growing more congested and critical access points, such as Via Rápida, frequently gridlocked. Authorities are now recognizing that improving public transport is the only viable solution.
President Albuquerque Blames Drugs for Rise in Homelessness
Miguel Albuquerque says that synthetic drug use is the main cause for the rise in homelessness in Madeira.
