Madeira’s Large White: First European Butterfly Declared Extinct
As the first European butterfly to disappear, the Madeiran Large White, once common across Madeira and even Funchal, has been declared officially extinct by the IUCN.
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Real Estate Prices in Madeira Continue to Fall in Q2 2025
The median price for real estate in Madeira is falling for the second consecutive quarter. Despite annual growth, property sales have also sharply declined - here's what could happen next!
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Pingo Doce vs. Continente: Which Supermarket Offers the Best Prices?
Pingo Doce or Continente? Some of you might already have a clear picture of this, but the outcome for the second half of 2024 is a close call. Here is Portugal’s cheapest supermarket.
5% of Hiking Slots Reserved for Madeirans
5% of hiking slots are reserved for residents. Since they make up only 2% of hikers, the president of the IFCN considers this quota sufficient, all while arguably struggling to defend the law.
Câmara de Lobos: Today a Reference Parish, Says Mayor
Freguesia de Câmara de Lobos celebrated its 596th anniversary yesterday, with the mayor emphasizing the parish’s growth and declaring it now holds “reference” status.
Fixed Speed Radars Coming to Madeira This Year
Madeira will receive fixed speed cameras on Via Rápida and Via Expresso this year.
Police Apprehends Man Who Set Fire to CR7 Statue
The young man who set fire to Cristiano Ronaldo’s statue earlier today, was apprehended by PSP Madeira and taken to hospital for urgent psychiatric evaluation.
Madeira's Teatro Metaphora Wins International Award
Green Steps a project running in Câmara de Lobos since 2015, was awarded the prestigious international prize 'Connecting Cultures' by the international CT Awards 2025 in Germany.
Man Sets Ronaldo Statue on Fire
A man deliberately set fire to the Cristiano Ronaldo statue in Funchal filming the act and a subsequent dance performance which he later shared online.
Albuquerque Calls Election Results “Monumental Defeat”
After yesterday's presidential elections, Miguel Albuquerque described the results as a monumental defeat and expressed concern about the possibility of a socialist being elected president.
Far-Right Leader André Ventura Conquers Madeira
Does Madeira want three Salazars? After making highly controversial remarks in Funchal last October, André Ventura returns - conquering the island in the presidential elections.