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Jun 22, 20263 min read

PS Advocates Local Markets to Boost Cherry Farmers' Income

PS-Madeira is pushing for the creation of local markets to help cherry farmers increase their profits by reducing intermediaries' role. This was announced during the Cherry Festival in Jardim da Serra.

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Jun 22, 20263 min read

Summer Heatwave Alerts in Madeira: Essential Precautions

As summer begins in Madeira, residents and tourists face rising temperatures, prompting health officials to issue important heat safety warnings.

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Jun 21, 20262 min read

Madeira Beach Quality: A Triple Crown Achievement?

A fact-check investigates whether any beach in Madeira holds all three prestigious Portuguese beach quality distinctions simultaneously.

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Jun 21, 20263 min read

Local Markets Proposed to Boost Cherry Farmers' Profits in Madeira

The PS-Madeira advocates for local markets to enhance earnings for cherry producers, reducing intermediaries' roles and increasing profits for local farmers.

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Jun 21, 20263 min read

PS-Madeira Advocates for Local Markets to Boost Cherry Producers' Income

PS-Madeira's President, Célia Pessegueiro, pushes for local markets to help cherry producers earn more by reducing intermediaries' influence.

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Jun 21, 20263 min read

PS Proposes Livestock Grazing to Prevent Wildfires in Madeira

The Madeira Socialist Party (PS-Madeira) proposes a new initiative to use livestock grazing as a wildfire prevention measure, aligning with regional fire management strategies.

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Jun 21, 20262 min read

Rubina Leal Advocates for Madeira's Voice in National Politics

Rubina Leal, a prominent social democrat from Madeira, defends her new role as vice-president of the PSD National Congress, emphasizing the importance of Madeira's presence in national decision-making.

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Jun 21, 20263 min read

Gastronomic Hike in Ponta Delgada Attracts Over 80 Participants

An engaging gastronomic hike in Ponta Delgada brought together more than 80 participants, celebrating Madeira's cultural and natural heritage.

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Jun 21, 20263 min read

CDU Highlights Sewage Discharge Issues at Praia Formosa and Doca do Cavacas

The CDU has raised concerns over continuous sewage discharges at Praia Formosa and Doca do Cavacas in Funchal, citing environmental and public health risks.

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Jun 21, 20263 min read

Chega Party Accuses Government of Blocking Air Reform in Madeira

The Chega party has accused the Portuguese government of delaying the implementation of new air transport regulations in Madeira, essential for regional connectivity.

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Jun 21, 20264 min read

Controversy Over Concealed Ferry Study Sparks Debate in Madeira

The Juntos pelo Povo (JPP) party has accused the Portuguese government of withholding a critical study on a proposed ferry line connecting Madeira to the mainland, highlighting the ongoing struggle for better transportation infrastructure.

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Jun 21, 20263 min read

Porto Santo Embraces Sustainability: A "Refuge for the Senses"

Porto Santo is prioritizing sustainability over hotel expansion, aiming to become a "refuge for the senses" and preserving its natural charm.