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The city of Funchal has kicked off the 4th edition of its Environmental Theatre Festival, aiming to engage local communities in promoting sustainability through art.
Madeira's legislative members express outrage over Hugo Soares' comments on travel subsidies, defending regional mobility rights.
A political storm erupts in Madeira as Chega party accuses PSD leaders of colonial and xenophobic attitudes towards the island.
In Madeira, family loans increased to 3.285 billion euros by the end of 2025, while business loans fell to 1.758 billion euros, reflecting economic shifts on the island.
Chega and JPP have filed protests against Hugo Soares' controversial remarks on the Mobility Subsidy, sparking significant political debate in Madeira.
A series of emergencies unfolded on February 19, 2026, across Madeira Island, keeping local emergency services busy. These incidents involved a man falling into a river, a roof incident, and a wildfire.
A series of incidents over the past few days in Madeira have left several people injured, prompting swift responses from local emergency services. The incidents include vehicle accidents, assaults, and claims of attempted harm.
The Port of Funchal, Madeira, buzzes with activity as over 11,000 passengers and crew arrive aboard cruise ships Mein Schiff 7 and Marella Explorer 2, marking a significant day for local tourism.
A heated political debate erupted in Madeira following controversial remarks by PSD's Hugo Soares on the mobility subsidy for residents of Madeira and the Azores. JPP's Filipe Sousa launched a formal protest in response.
The JPP has filed a protest in response to remarks questioning the fairness of subsidizing Madeira's travel costs, emphasizing the constitutional importance of mobility.
In a move to enhance urban cleanliness, Santa Cruz has boosted its municipal cleaning budget by €100,000, bringing the total investment to €355,000.
The JPP has filed a protest against remarks made by PSD leader Hugo Soares, which they claim unfairly pit mainland taxpayers against the residents of Madeira and the Azores.