Rescue Efforts Continue as Igor Holewiński Remains Missing
Igor Holewiński has been missing since Sunday, and his whereabouts remain unknown. Searches are set to resume, focusing on difficult terrain.
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Madeira’s E-Gaming Vision: High-Tech Jobs on the Horizon
Madeira’s Games Summit highlighted the island’s potential to grow a local e-gaming industry and provide high-skilled job opportunities in technology.
German Woman Working on Madeira Missing Since Sunday
A female German travel agency worker has been reported missing on Madeira since Sunday. She was last seen at a hotel in Caniço de Baixo.
Ronaldo Faces Online Backlash After Praising Saudi Ruler
In yesterday’s interview with Piers Morgan, Cristiano Ronaldo praised Saudi Ruler Mohammed bin Salman, describing him as someone he genuinely appreciates and respects - a statement that is heavily criticized online.
Help Find Igor - Private Rescue Fundraiser for Missing Tourist
Family and friends have launched a fundraiser to finance a private rescue mission for Igor Holewiński - the young man who went missing while hiking in Madeira.
Eurowings Launches Direct Flights Between Madeira and Hannover
Travelers can now fly directly from Madeira to Hannover every Monday, adding another direct connection to one of Madeira's largest tourism markets. Prices start at €49.99 one-way.
Search for 31-Year-Old Polish Tourist Igor Holewiński Continues
Search efforts for Polish tourist Igor Holewiński, 31, missing in Madeira since Sunday, continue. Police and other units are actively working to locate him.
The Wait Ends: Madeira’s Legendary PR1 Trail to Reopen
Closed since the 2024 wildfires, the PR1 Pico do Arieiro–Pico Ruivo trail is now scheduled to reopen. Visitors will be able to access it after the Madeira Island Ultra-Trail event.
Golf Madness: Is The Archipelago Going to Have 7 Golf Courses?
How many golf courses are enough? For fewer than 260,000 residents, seven is madness. While many locals struggle with housing and wages, the regional government chases golf dreams for the few who can afford them.
Tourist Dies After Cardiac Arrest While Swimming at Praia Formosa
A tourist from Germany or Switzerland died today after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest while swimming at Praia Formosa. He was pulled from the water and brought to shore, but despite resuscitation efforts, he could not be revived.
PSD Files Protest Over TAP Flight Fare Increase to Madeira
The PSD has protested TAP’s €30 fare increase on Lisbon–Funchal and Porto–Funchal flights, warning it pushes ticket prices above €400 and exceeds the Social Mobility Subsidy limit.