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Sep 7, 20261 min read

CHEGA seeks answers on Amparo housing land

CHEGA will ask the Funchal Municipal Assembly for details of public housing plans in Amparo, including land ownership, acquisition or expropriation values and the timetable for works.

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Sep 5, 20261 min read

PS-M seeks formal state guarantee for new hospital funding

PS-M calls for a formal state guarantee to fund half of the new phase at Madeira's central and university hospital.

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Sep 2, 20261 min read

JPP Criticizes Government Over Health System Failures

JPP criticizes the Regional Government for health system failures, citing a lack of technicians and poor planning.

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Sep 2, 20261 min read

Ponta do Sol Ensures Transparency in New PSP Station Project

The Câmara Municipal da Ponta do Sol is conducting the new PSP station project with transparency and responsibility, updating costs to reflect construction price changes.

JPP Demands Urgent Release of Ferry Viability StudyNews
Sep 2, 20261 min read

JPP Demands Urgent Release of Ferry Viability Study

Filipe Sousa from JPP has called for the immediate release of a study on the feasibility of a ferry connection between Madeira and mainland Portugal.

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Sep 2, 20261 min read

ADN Madeira Criticizes State's Underinvestment in Security Forces

ADN Madeira accuses the state of underinvestment in security forces and issues with police personnel shortages in the region.

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Sep 2, 20261 min read

Devastating Floods in Nepal-China Border Region Claim Over 1,100 Lives

Floods on the Nepal-China border have killed 1,130 people and left 4,462 missing. Nepal has asked the Loss and Damage Response Fund for urgent financial help.

Electric Scooter Accident Injures Man in FunchalNews
Sep 1, 20261 min read

Electric Scooter Accident Injures Man in Funchal

A 30-year-old man crashed an electric scooter on Rua Conde Carvalhal in Funchal, suffered a facial wound and was taken to hospital.

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Sep 1, 20261 min read

'Bem Cuidar' Project Launches 5th Edition to Train Madeira's Home Helpers

The 5th edition of 'Bem Cuidar' trains home helpers in Madeira over the next three months, for the first time with certified courses in first aid and in recognizing mistreatment of the elderly. The Regional Government is funding it with over 100,000 euros.

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Sep 1, 20261 min read

New Limits on Rent Increases to be Announced in Madeira

The Government of the Republic will announce this month the maximum rent increases allowed for housing and commercial properties in Madeira, set by the Consumer Price Index excluding housing costs over the 12 months to August 31.

Monte Palace Madeira Competes for Spot in New 7 Wonders of PortugalNews
Sep 1, 20261 min read

Monte Palace Madeira Competes for Spot in New 7 Wonders of Portugal

Monte Palace Madeira is one of 49 heritage sites in the semi-final of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal 2026, broadcast live on TVI from the National Palace of Sintra on September 5. Only 21 advance to the final.

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Sep 1, 20261 min read

Santana Health Center Undergoes €3.2 Million Energy Efficiency Renovation

The Santana Health Center in Madeira is undergoing a major renovation with a €3.2 million investment by the Regional Government to enhance energy efficiency and modernize its facilities.