Costs For Private Medical Consultations Set To Increase
Costs for private medical consultations are set to increase gradually until 2027.
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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.
Closure of Path to Canavieira Beach Upsets Locals
Safety concerns closed the private Canavieira Beach path in 2018. Officials now consider reopening it for public access.
New Psychoactive Drugs Make Up 50% of Drug Raids in Madeira
New psychoactive substances now account for 50% of all drug seizures in Madeira, with seven new drugs detected by the police laboratory.
Man Confesses to Killing His Wife, Claiming Mental Problems
The husband accused of murdering his wife in Machico has confessed. He claims mental instability, saying he doesn’t understand why he did it.
Woman, 44, Murdered in Machico, Leaving Behind 2 Children
A 44-year-old beautician has been murdered in Machico, leaving her two young children motherless. The primary suspect is her husband who subsequently attempted suicide. The incident could be classified as the first femicide in Madeira this year.
Survey Reveals Growing Concerns About Safety in Madeira
A recent survey by Jornal da Madeira highlights a rising sense of insecurity among residents, a feeling that coincides with an increase in the crime rate.
Aedes Aegypti Drives Mosquito Repellent Sales in Madeira
It's mosquito season, and this year's warm, wet climate has led to a surge in the use of repellents. While many locals remain unconcerned, authorities emphasize prevention against dengue.
Madeiran Sentenced to 13 Years in Indonesia for Drug Trafficking
Rui Viana is sentenced to 13 years in prison. He escapes the death penalty for drug trafficking in Indonesia - but will he be serving time in Portugal?
What’s Behind Madeira’s Extremely Low Fertility Rate?
Madeira's fertility rate is critically low at 1.22 children per woman, impacted by economic difficulties and shifting societal norms.
19% of Madeira's Retired Population Lives on the Poverty Line
Nearly 14,000 retirees in Madeira face poverty, struggling with basic needs and demanding a pension increase of at least 5%.
