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Carneiro accuses Government of 'most flagrant attack' on autonomy of Madeira and the Azores
The Secretary-General of the Socialist Party accuses the Government of the 'most flagrant attack' since 1976 on the autonomous powers of Madeira and the Azores with changes to the Social Mobility Subsidy. 'When the AD Government, led by Luís Montenegro, puts forward a proposal for mobility between the mainland and the regions ...
Carneiro accuses Government of the 'most blatant attack' on the autonomy of Madeira and the Azores
The PS secretary-general said that changes to the Social Mobility Allowance constitute the 'most blatant attack since 1976 on the autonomy of the powers of the autonomous regions'.
Pinto Luz to explain changes to the mobility allowance
Payment of the Social Mobility Allowance is suspended pending publication of the ministerial order that sets out the new legal framework for reimbursing travel by residents of the Azores and Madeira.
Mobility allowance creates discrimination, says region
Berta Cabral says the legislation promulgated by Marcelo undermines efforts to correct territorial inequalities. PS/Azores will seek parliamentary review and Madeira will pursue a constitutional review.
PS to request parliamentary consideration of the decree‑law on the social mobility allowance
The PS will request parliamentary consideration of the decree‑law that establishes new rules for the awarding of the social mobility allowance to residents of the Azores and Madeira, announced on Tuesday the party leader in the Azores, Francisco César. "The Socialist Party has for several months been warning the Government about the problems ...
Madeira and the Algarve drive hotel revenues to new highs in 2025
In the first eleven months of 2025, revenues from tourist accommodation have already exceeded those for the whole of 2024 and are on track to surpass seven billion euros.
Rain warning in the Algarve extended until midnight
The Algarve is therefore the only region on the mainland with a yellow warning, which is also in force in the Madeira archipelago.
Tourism expects anaemic growth in 2026
Tourism ‘leaders’ are expecting anaemic growth through 2026 – albeit certain regions, including Porto and Madeira, should do considerably better. The chief concern, explains Expresso, are the limitations posed by The post Tourism expects anaemic growth in 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident.
03:00 — Low-pressure system 'Francis': Madeira under an orange warning in the early hours
A low-pressure system named Francis is forecast to affect Madeira at around 03:00, prompting an orange weather warning for the early hours. Emergency services have issued alerts advising the public to take precautions against heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding, with authorities monitoring conditions and readiness for response.
Mendes warns of the State's centralism and promises meetings with the Azores and Madeira
Presidential candidate Luís Marques Mendes warned today that the Portuguese State is “still very centralised” and again promised to establish regular meetings with the regional governments of the Azores and Madeira if elected.
Hurricane Cláudia cost insurers €31 million
Insurers determined an aggregate amount of €31 million in damage caused by Depression Cláudia, according to a survey carried out by the Portuguese Insurers Association (APS) among its members. Between 12 and 16 November 2025, 9,772 claims covered by insurance policies were reported in mainland Portugal and Madeira. Of the total ...
Leixões: Madeira asks Montenegro to act to resolve blockade of goods
According to Madeira's Secretary of the Economy, the Prime Minister is already aware of the matter.
Ageas Portugal Group honours Bernardo Graça with Coliseu Porto Young Artists Award 2025
Dancer and performer Bernardo Graça won the Coliseu Porto Ageas 2025 Young Artists Award in Dance. The distinction was presented on Friday 19 December during the celebration of the Coliseu Porto's 84th anniversary, as part of a partnership with the Ageas Portugal Group. Born in Madeira in 2000, Bernardo ...
