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Pingo Doce vs. Continente: Which Supermarket Offers the Best Prices?

Pingo Doce vs. Continente: Which Supermarket Offers the Best Prices?

Pingo Doce or Continente? Some of you might already have a clear picture of this, but the outcome for the second half of 2024 is a close call. Here is Portugalโ€™s cheapest supermarket.

Despite Support, More Than 90% of Madeirans Find Tourism Excessive

Despite Support, More Than 90% of Madeirans Find Tourism Excessive

While 92% of residents think tourist numbers are "high" or "very high," 90.4% have a favorable view of tourism's impact on Madeira. Does this suggest a contradiction?

Praia Vigรกrio Water Leakage Causes Slips After Vandalism

Praia Vigรกrio Water Leakage Causes Slips After Vandalism

Beachgoers at Praia Vigรกrio have raised safety concerns after several people slipped due to water leaking onto walkways. Authorities say the leaks were caused by acts of vandalism and are asking the public to help prevent further damage.

Upcoming Live Concerts in Madeira

Upcoming Live Concerts in Madeira

Madeira's small but ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—บ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ deserves all our attention ๐Ÿ’ฏ Check out the upcoming concert's and ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—บ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฐ!

7,400 Migrants from 80 Countries Now Living in Funchal

7,400 Migrants from 80 Countries Now Living in Funchal

Funchal is now home to 7,400 migrants representing 80 nationalities. A recent study examined how this growing population is influencing the cityโ€™s labor market, cultural landscape, and shared challenges.

Dozens Protest for Higher Wages and Right to Strike in Madeira

Dozens Protest for Higher Wages and Right to Strike in Madeira

About 50 union workers gathered today outside Quinta Vigia to demand better wages and the right to strike. Despite repeated requests directed at the government, โ€œnot even a simple responseโ€ has been given to them.

Live Music! This Week's Concerts in Madeira

Live Music! This Week's Concerts in Madeira

Madeira's small but ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—บ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ deserves all our attention ๐Ÿ’ฏ Check out the upcoming concerts and ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—บ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฐ!

Government Bans Phone Use in Schools Up to 6th Grade

Government Bans Phone Use in Schools Up to 6th Grade

Starting next school year, Portuguese schools will ban the use of mobile phones for students up to 6th grade. The goal is to improve focus, reduce bullying, and encourage more social and physical activity.

Survey Finds Over 50% of Citizens Are Dissatisfied with Democracy

Survey Finds Over 50% of Citizens Are Dissatisfied with Democracy

A new survey shows more than half of Portuguese citizens are dissatisfied with how democracy works, reflecting wider concerns also seen in Angola and Cape Verde.

Police Officer Stabbed at Ribeira Bravas Sรฃo Pedro Festival

Police Officer Stabbed at Ribeira Bravas Sรฃo Pedro Festival

Early Saturday morning, a 24-year-old officer was stabbed several times at a Madeira festival. The suspect was identified on site and is expected to face attempted murder charges in court.

Unemployment in Madeira Drops Sharply, Best in Portugal

Unemployment in Madeira Drops Sharply, Best in Portugal

Madeira saw the biggest drop in unemployment in Portugal this May, with nearly 900 fewer people jobless than last year - confirming a steady improvement in the labour market.