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Carolina Deslandes headlines the opening night of the Sea Week in Porto Moniz, coinciding with the Municipality Day celebrations. The event promises a vibrant cultural experience for locals and tourists alike.
Funchal, the capital of Madeira, records a remarkable 58% increase in rental housing availability, surpassing all other regions in Portugal during the second quarter of 2026.
A series of accidents in Madeira on July 21, 2026, resulted in three individuals being hospitalized. The incidents involved a bicycle, a car, and a motorcycle, highlighting the need for public awareness and road safety.
The ongoing strike by Childcare Support Technicians in Madeira shows varying participation, with the first day seeing 49.3% and the second day rising to 95%. Workers demand a career review.
A series of accidents on Madeira Island on July 21, 2026, including a bicycle crash involving a teenager, an elderly woman hit in a parking lot, and a motorcycle accident, prompted rapid response from the Portuguese Red Cross.
In a significant step for vocational training in Madeira, 45 graduates receive professional certificates from IVBAM, enhancing local expertise in Madeira embroidery, viticulture, and craftsmanship.
The Regional Secretariat of Agriculture and Fisheries has certified 45 individuals in professional courses related to Madeira's cultural heritage.
A new DGRM service desk has opened at Madeira's Citizen's Shop, centralizing maritime services for residents and businesses.
The strike by child support workers in Madeira has seen varying participation, with initial rates at 49.3% and climbing to 95% on the second day.
The IHM has announced that 27 new social housing apartments in São Gonçalo, Funchal, will be completed by November 2027, as part of Madeira's public housing strategy.
The Direção-Geral de Recursos Naturais, Segurança e Serviços Marítimos (DGRM) has launched a new service desk at the Loja do Cidadão in Madeira, enhancing accessibility to maritime services for locals and businesses.
The Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) party has proposed elevating Arco da Calheta to town status, recognizing its historical, cultural, and economic significance.