Madeira business news
Headlines from the Madeira press and beyond, checked daily, with a one-line summary and a link to the publisher.
Monday, 2 November 2026
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Governo da Madeira lança apoios de 30 milhões de euros para empresas
Two business incentive schemes with a combined value above 30 million euros have opened for applications, according to the regional Economy Secretary.
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Madeira lança programa para ajudar empresas a conquistar mercados internacionais
A training scheme for business-park firms, mostly in food and drink, aims to help them export; 17 of 24 identified companies signed up.
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Mais de 30 milhões de euros em apoios às empresas madeirenses
Madeira's regional economy secretary opened two business incentive schemes worth €30.7 million in total, with €6.7 million aimed at transport support for exporting industrial firms.
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Comércio é único sector que está mais confiante na Madeira
Madeira's regional statistics office reports October declines in business confidence for services, manufacturing and construction, while retail trade improved.
Saturday, 31 October 2026
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Governo da Madeira denuncia anos de "bullying político" à Zona Franca
The regional economy secretary says the Madeira International Business Centre suffered years of political hostility, and he expects the state to approve its new tax regime by year-end.
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Escola de Hotelaria avança com ‘Formação mais próxima’ com três ações de formação para cadeia hoteleira
The Madeira Hotel and Tourism School is preparing three training modules requested by a local hotel chain, under a Turismo de Portugal programme for active workers.
Friday, 30 October 2026
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Porto do Funchal reforça capacidade para receber navios de maiores dimensões com investimento de 5 milhões
The regional ports administration APRAM plans about €5 million of works at Funchal port to handle larger cruise ships and double border-control capacity.
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Madeira 2030 lança Aviso-Concurso de 20,4 milhões de euros para apoiar os custos de funcionamento das empresas
Madeira 2030 opened a €20.4 million call to offset structural extra costs that companies face from remoteness, insularity and small market size.
Thursday, 29 October 2026
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Torrestir prevê investir 30 milhões na Madeira
Braga-based Torrestir is studying a roughly €30 million logistics hub in Câmara de Lobos to expand storage and distribution capacity on the island.