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Feb 18, 20263 min read
JPP Rejects Temporary Air Mobility Measures
The Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) party strongly opposes the proposed temporary changes to the Air Mobility Subsidy, emphasizing respect and equality among Portuguese regions.
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Feb 18, 20264 min read
Eventful Day in Madeira: Incidents Impact Transportation and Safety
On February 18, 2026, Madeira experienced several incidents impacting local transportation and safety, including a fallen tree, a motorcycle accident, and a vehicle fire.
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Feb 18, 20263 min read
Madeira to Host Launch of Portugal's First Regional Law Scientific Journal
The Autonomous Region of Madeira marks a historic moment with the launch of Portugal's first scientific journal dedicated to Regional Law, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Constitutional Autonomy of Portugal's regions.
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Feb 18, 20263 min read
Series of Incidents Troubling Funchal: Fallen Tree, Traffic Accidents, and a Car Fire
Funchal experienced a series of incidents recently, including a fallen tree blocking a road, two traffic accidents, and a car fire, all requiring emergency services.
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Feb 18, 20263 min read
Madeira's Mobility Subsidy Debate: Calls for Simplification Amid Legislative Discussions
As the Portuguese Parliament debates changes to the Social Mobility Subsidy, Madeira's leaders call for a simplified system to ease travel between the islands and the mainland.
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Feb 18, 20263 min read
Ana Clara Silva to Attend 3rd Idade Maior Conference
Ana Clara Silva, Madeira's Director of Integrated Public Policies and Longevity, will participate in the 3rd Idade Maior Conference on February 24. The event aims to discuss the future of longevity economy.
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Feb 18, 20262 min read
Accident in Ribeira Brava Leaves Three Injured
Three people sustained minor injuries in a car accident near the Health Center of Ribeira Brava. Local firefighters responded swiftly, transporting the injured to the hospital.
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Feb 18, 20262 min read
Mother and Children Hospitalized After Vehicle Collision in Madeira
A collision between a motorcycle and a car on Estrada da Fundoa in Funchal resulted in a mother and her children being hospitalized. The incident highlights the importance of road safety on Madeira's busy streets.
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Feb 18, 20263 min read
Chega Seeks to Overturn Mobility Subsidy Decree in Madeira
The Chega party aims to challenge a government decree on the mobility subsidy, focusing on air travel support in Madeira's autonomous regions.
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Feb 18, 20263 min read
Incidents in Funchal: Assaults and a House Fire Prompt Emergency Responses
A series of incidents in Funchal, Madeira, have led to emergency responses, including assaults on foreign nationals and a fire in a residential area. Authorities are investigating the events.
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Feb 18, 20263 min read
Emergency Services Busy with Multiple Incidents in Madeira
This February, Madeira's emergency services have been actively responding to various incidents, including a car fire, a brush fire, a workplace accident, and a cardiac arrest case.
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Feb 18, 20263 min read
Funchal's Rental Market: The Highest Burden in Portugal
Funchal, Madeira's capital, now faces the highest rental effort rate in Portugal, with families spending 93% of their income on housing.