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Home News Portuguese municipality to create gender equality body Portuguese municipality to create gender equality body The Funchal City Council has established the Municipal Council for Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination, an advisory body to the municipality that aims to contribute to the de
On March 27, the Rectory Auditorium of the University of Madeira will host the conference 'Madeira: Priorities and Challenges', an initiative by Expresso and JM da Madeira that will bring together decision-makers, experts, and sector representatives to discuss the future of construction, real estate, and tourism in the region. The opening session will feature the participation of Miguel Albuquerque, President of the Regional Government of Madeira.
José Manuel Rodrigues highlighted the “positive consequences” of the tension in the Middle East.
Osvalde Stange Silva takes over the gastronomic leadership of Reid’s Palace in Madeira. The new executive chef of the iconic hotel, located on a promontory in Funchal, wants to “perfect the legacy of excellence at Reid's” and elevate the experience. Francisco Avalada remains as head chef of William Restaurant.
Portugal’s fine-dining scene celebrated a major milestone on Tuesday night as 10 restaurants were awarded their first Michelin star during the Michelin Guide Portugal 2026 ceremony, held in Funchal, Madeira. The post Portugal receives 10 new Michelin stars appeared first on Portugal Resident.
There are 10 new restaurants with one Michelin star, including Schistó and dop. For two stars, the list remains the same, with the addition of Fifty Seconds. Al Sud and Eleven lose their star.
There are ten new restaurants joining the Michelin constellation and one new venue highlighted with two stars. Discover the winners of the ceremony that took place this Tuesday, March 10, in Funchal, Madeira.
The 2026 Michelin Gala, held in Funchal, Madeira, awarded ten new restaurants with a Michelin star, bringing the total number of one-star establishments in Portugal to ten more than the previous year. The ceremony also highlighted the new two-star status of Fifty Seconds in Lisbon, alongside various individual awards for service, sommeliers, and young chefs, while reinforcing the country's growing reputation as a high-quality gastronomic destination.
In 2025, a total of 310 crimes were reported on streets covered by the system, with a decrease from 169 to 141 crimes recorded between the first and second half of the year (-17.6%).
The article highlights ongoing challenges faced by women workers in Portugal's Madeira region, as emphasized by the CESP union during an awareness event at Madeira Shopping. Despite some progress, women continue to experience wage disparities, precarious employment, and difficulties balancing work and personal life. The union advocates for improved working conditions, including a 35-hour workweek and fairer schedules, emphasizing that fighting for women's rights remains essential for social justice and equality.
