Madeira has delivered 507 low-rent homes
Miguel Albuquerque announced the figures at a ceremony for the handover of 30 housing units in Ponta do Sol. More than 2,000 families applied for the programme, but only about 550 were approved.

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Miguel Albuquerque announced the figures at a ceremony for the handover of 30 housing units in Ponta do Sol. More than 2,000 families applied for the programme, but only about 550 were approved.

A team of GNR soldiers is intervening on the cliffs of Ponta do Sol, in Madeira.

Liliana Rodrigues addresses the European Commission regarding the issue of low wages in Portugal.
The Madeira Banana Centre (BAM) in Ponta do Sol has become a regional landmark, offering an immersive look at the history, cultivation, and science behind the island's iconic fruit. Awarded for its digital content, the museum features interactive exhibits, a virtual guide, and plantations, serving as both a tourist attraction and a hub for promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

It is not from Madeira, but it might as well be. Originating from Southeast Asia, the banana found the ideal microclimate on the island and became a regional icon that now lends its name to a museum. Created almost four years ago, the Madeira Banana Centre (BAM), in Lugar de Baixo, in the municipality of Ponta do Sol, emerges...

The couple told victims they could 'legalise and transport' vehicles that had been seized in Germany.
