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Payments for Madeira's Social Mobility Subsidy have been suspended by CTT, awaiting new national regulations. Current rules apply to tickets issued before the new law.
The JPP has accused ARAE of acting as a 'political tool' for the PSD following an aggressive inspection at Santana's Agricultural Market, voicing strong support for local farmers.
Traffic on Madeira's main roads is flowing smoothly this January 2nd, despite the holiday season. Minor slowdowns are observed near traffic lights in central Funchal.
Over 6,500 tourists arrived at Funchal port today aboard two cruise ships and a yacht, marking a significant influx of visitors to Madeira.
The Porto Santo Line has cancelled scheduled trips of the Lobo Marinho ferry between Madeira and Porto Santo on January 3rd due to adverse weather conditions.
The real estate market in Madeira saw a significant increase, with house prices rising by 14.6% by the end of 2025. This growth positions Madeira as the second fastest-growing region in Portugal in terms of real estate value.
Traffic on Madeira's main roads remains smooth this morning, influenced by the holiday season and school breaks.
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has issued orange and yellow weather alerts for Madeira due to forecasts of strong winds and rough seas from January 2 to January 4, 2026.
Recent weeks have seen a worrying increase in drunk driving incidents on Madeira's roads, with authorities reporting numerous cases.
A rise in drunk driving incidents has been reported in Madeira, with local police stepping up road checks during the festive period.
The Supreme Court of Portugal has reversed a prior decision by the Lisbon Court of Appeal, returning passports to former Funchal Mayor Pedro Calado and businessman Avelino Farinha. They now face lesser restrictions amidst corruption allegations.
The adverse weather conditions brought by Storm 'Francis' have led to 44 incidents across Madeira by 10 PM on January 1, 2026, as reported by the Regional Civil Protection Service.