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90% of Funchal-Residents Feel Safe Despite Security Paradox

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

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

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

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.

Foreign Buyers Make Up 42.5% of Madeira’s Real Estate Demand

Foreign Buyers Make Up 42.5% of Madeira’s Real Estate Demand

The figure comes from search data on Idealista.pt and should be interpreted with caution. Local buyers, who are often better informed and rely on alternative sources, may not use Idealista.pt as frequently for real estate searches.

Madeira Honors International Day Against Violence Toward Women

Madeira Honors International Day Against Violence Toward Women

Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed by a partner or family member. With these numbers in mind, Madeira marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with a series of events at the Legislative Assembly.

Passengers Slam Madeira’s New Public Transport System

Passengers Slam Madeira’s New Public Transport System

Madeira has made significant progress in improving public transportation on the island. However, not everything is going as planned: SIGA seems barely able to cope with the increasing demand, and longstanding issues remain unresolved.

Concerts in Madeira During The Last Week of November!

Concerts in Madeira During The Last Week of November!

Get a fresh take on Nina Simone, The Beatles and more - Madeira's small but 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 deserves all our attention 💯 Check out the upcoming concert's and 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰!

Poverty in Madeira - Did We Get It All Wrong?

Poverty in Madeira - Did We Get It All Wrong?

They've done it again! Following the President's claim that poverty in Madeira is "normal", another member of the PSD party explains us why Madeira doesn't actually have a poverty problem: it's drug addicts, overconsumption and working statistics!

Costs For Private Medical Consultations Set To Increase

Costs For Private Medical Consultations Set To Increase

Costs for private medical consultations are set to increase gradually until 2027.

Madeira Uses Fewer Antibiotics Than Other Regions in Portugal

Madeira Uses Fewer Antibiotics Than Other Regions in Portugal

Healthcare providers in Madeira are committed to using antibiotics responsibly, prescribing them only when absolutely necessary to protect patients and avoid resistance.