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Jul 16, 20263 min read

Santa Cruz City Hall Employees Suspended Over Alleged Recruitment Fraud

Three employees of the Santa Cruz City Hall in Madeira have been suspended following allegations of manipulating recruitment processes to favor certain candidates.

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Jul 16, 20263 min read

Environmental Concerns Rise as Praia das Palmeiras Faces Bathing Ban

The bathing ban at Praia das Palmeiras has sparked demands for transparency from the Mais Santa Cruz movement, highlighting concerns over environmental degradation in Santa Cruz, Madeira.

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Jul 16, 20263 min read

Câmara de Lobos Rewards Youth Innovation with €5,000 in Prizes

The Câmara Municipal de Câmara de Lobos recognizes young innovators with a €5,000 prize, encouraging sustainable and inclusive urban development.

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Jul 16, 20263 min read

Volunteers Gather in Funchal for Regional Cancer Support Event

The Regional Nucleus of Madeira's Portuguese League Against Cancer is set to host a volunteer meeting in Funchal on July 18, 2026, focusing on training and experience sharing.

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Jul 16, 20263 min read

PS Demands Action on Independent Living Support for Disabled in Madeira

The Socialist Party (PS) of Madeira accuses the Social Democratic Party (PSD) of delaying the implementation of the Independent Living Support Model for people with disabilities. The PS insists on immediate action to ensure this essential support is realized.

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Jul 16, 20263 min read

Dispute Over Santo AntĂłnio Redevelopment in Funchal Intensifies

JPP accuses the Funchal municipal council of delaying the Santo AntĂłnio center's redevelopment, while plans for next year are underway.

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Jul 8, 20263 min read

Traveling with Minors: When is Authorization Required to Leave Portugal?

With the holiday season approaching, understanding the rules for traveling with minors from Portugal is crucial for families. Here's what you need to know.

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Jul 8, 20263 min read

Madeira Politicians Hear Harrowing Testimonies from Venezuelan Repression Victims

Sara Madalena, a CDS-PP Madeira deputy, listens to stories of Venezuelan oppression from a delegation of luso-descendant Venezuelans, highlighting the urgent human rights crisis.

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Jul 8, 20263 min read

Madeira Politicians Address Venezuelan Human Rights Abuses

Madeira's CDS-PP party met with Venezuelan expats to discuss human rights abuses in Venezuela, emphasizing the need for continued support and diplomatic pressure.

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Jul 8, 20262 min read

Traveling with Minors: Understanding Authorization Requirements for Leaving Portugal

As holiday season approaches, understanding when minors need written authorization to travel abroad without parental supervision is crucial for families in Madeira.

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Jul 8, 20263 min read

Madeira Hosts Key European Meeting on Blue Economy's Future

Madeira becomes the focal point for the final meeting of the European project ATLIC, dedicated to empowering youth in the Blue Economy. The event, held on July 7-8, evaluates project outcomes and explores future sustainability.

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Jul 8, 20263 min read

Madeira Politician Hears Testimonies from Venezuelan Repression Victims

Sara Madalena, a Madeira deputy, listens to the harrowing stories of Venezuelan repression victims, emphasizing the need for continued humanitarian aid and international awareness.