Hospitality Workers Strike On New Year's Eve: A Fight for Fair Wages
Hotel workers are striking on New Year’s Eve - an inconvenience for the hospitality sector, but an essential step to address injustices and demand more fair working conditions.
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Meet CARAM, Madeira's Slaughterhouse
It's where things end: CARAM is Madeira’s main slaughterhouse, overseeing the slaughter of thousands of animals annually and providing employment to 44 people.
Madeira Records Over 20% Yearly Increase in Rental Prices
Rental prices in Madeira soared by 20.2% in Q3 2024, reaching €10.66/m². Funchal saw a 25.9% increase, ranking fourth-highest nationwide, acording to DREM.
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?
UFO Over Madeira Identified as Meteor
Viral videos of a glowing object over Madeira and Porto Santo have sparked curiosity, with experts now confirming it was a meteor during the Geminid shower.
UFO Sighting in Madeira: Here's What We Know
Last night, an unidentified flying object (UFO) lit up the skies over Madeira and Porto Santo. What could it be?
Moooh-mentum: More Cows, Fewer Farmers in Madeira
Madeira's agricultural landscape in 2023 sees more cows and fewer farmers. While cattle numbers rise, the farming population shrinks, with older, more educated farmers leading the way.
90% of Funchal-Residents Feel Safe Despite Security Paradox
Funchal study shows 90% of residents feel safe, while highlighting key challenges like domestic violence and youth well-being.
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.
11 People Have Died in Road Accidents in Madeira This Year
On average, Madeira records one fatal road accident every month, with the total number of accidents steadily increasing. Speeding remains the primary cause of these incidents.
Mobility Subsidy Law Revised After CTT Excluded Immigrants
The Mobility Subsidy Law allows Madeiran residents to travel to the mainland for just €77. However, CTT recently withheld the subsidy from certain groups. In response, the Portuguese government plans to revise the law to address these inequalities.
