Landslide in Boaventura Strikes Vehicle with Tourists
A landslide in Boaventura, Madeira, has struck a vehicle carrying six tourists, leaving the community on edge as emergency services respond to the incident.
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A landslide in Boaventura, Madeira, has struck a vehicle carrying six tourists, leaving the community on edge as emergency services respond to the incident.
A significant general strike in Madeira has led to the closure of four public schools and disrupted various services, particularly in the health sector. The strike, which saw a 14.4% participation, highlights ongoing labor tensions.
The Madeira Chamber of Commerce has urged the regional government to reconsider the newly imposed rent-a-car tax, citing unresolved issues and potential impacts on tourism and local businesses.
The Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) party has accused Madeira's Secretary of Tourism, Eduardo Jesus, of avoiding legal scrutiny by hiding behind parliamentary immunity, stirring political tensions.
Authorities in Madeira refute claims of fishing vessels being held at sea waiting for unloading permission. Both Coopescamadeira and the Regional Directorate of Fisheries assert no knowledge of such incidents.
The Madeira government is urged to halt a new rental car tax following a request from the ACIF, citing unaddressed concerns in the legislation.
In a recent political controversy, Élvio Sousa accuses Eduardo Jesus of evading judicial scrutiny regarding his parliamentary immunity. The Madeira Legislative Assembly's decision not to lift this immunity has sparked a heated debate.
In a powerful demonstration of unity, Madeira's workers participated en masse in a general strike, opposing the government's labor policies. The strike saw significant participation across various sectors, from healthcare to municipal services.
The Madeira Social Democratic Party (PSD) is calling for a 30% increase in funding for the University of Madeira and the University of the Azores to address structural inequalities.
The general strike in Madeira on June 3, 2026, significantly impacts several sectors, with healthcare experiencing the most disruption.
The ACIF-CCIM has urged the Regional Government of Madeira to suspend a new rent-a-car tax, citing concerns over its retroactive impact on existing contracts and the potential financial burden on the industry.
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) in Madeira has called for reforms to the Nationality Law, emphasizing the importance of protecting the rights of Portuguese emigrant descendants while addressing bureaucratic delays.