Immigrants Double Social Security Contributions in Just 4 Years
Immigrant workers are increasingly vital to Portugal’s economy, now contributing over 12% to social security revenues. Their role in filling labor shortages continues to expand.
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Madeira’s House Prices Grew 141% Above National Average
In the past year, Portugal saw a 4.3% rise in hourse prices, with Madeira experiencing a significant 10.4% surge. Porto Santo was even the region with the highest growth across all of Portugal.
Digital Nomads Struggle with Rental Costs in Madeira
Madeira's growing rental prices have started causing concern among digital nomads. The new cost of housing is forcing some to seek alternative destinations.
Bloom Is Tightening Its Grip on Madeira
Bloom, a powerful psychoactive drug that is readily available, is tightening its grip on Madeira, leading to a disturbing rise in violent behavior and putting both residents and authorities on high alert.
Madeiran Migration to Curaçao in the 1940s: The Call of Oil
In the 1940s, thousands of Madeirans left their homeland for Curaçao, drawn by the promise of stable jobs in the booming oil industry. This migration reshaped lives, forging new communities in the Caribbean.
Funchal Rentals: More Listings, Less Demand, Same Struggles
A 20% drop in rental inquiries and a 59% rise in online rental listings might seem like good news, but it hasn’t made things easier for tenants. Here’s why!
Why Did Bores Die? After 6 Months, PAN Madeira Calls For Answers
Six months after Lynx Bores died, having never recovered from the tranquilizer administered by authorities, the public remains uninformed about the circumstances, which suggest a deliberate setup to eliminate the animal and avoid accountability.
30 New Nurses Join SESARAM to Strengthen Health Services
An additional 30 nurses have joined Madeira's public healthcare services, providing immediate support. Over the past decade, more than 700 nurses have been recruited to strengthen the region's healthcare system.
Young Father from Câmara de Lobos Seeks Help in Cancer Fight
A 27-year-old father of two from Câmara de Lobos is seeking support through GoFundMe to fight advanced testicular cancer and overwhelming financial challenges. Can you help?
Xenophobic Backlash Against Foreigners Queuing at DRETT
A video displaying a large number of foreigners peacefully queuing at the IMT in Funchal has led to a biased backlash online. The reaction can partly be explained in the context of the industry's push for cheap labor from low-income countries.
Traffic on Madeira’s Via Rápida Rises by 5.3% in 2024
President Albuquerque links a 5.3% traffic rise on Via Rápida in 2024 to improved living conditions, signaling progress in residents’ financial stability. He stresses that new Investments and public transport are the answer to Madeira’s traffic crisis.
