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IN FOCUS Fanal Announces Daily Cap of 3000 Visitors

Fanal Announces Daily Cap of 3000 Visitors

Major changes are coming to Fanal Forest. A capacity-management system and a limit of 3,000 daily visitors will apply. In addition, a Laurissilva Interpretation Center, new leisure areas, signages, and further infrastructure have been confirmed.

IN FOCUS Madeira Named “Best European Destination” by National Geographic

Madeira Named “Best European Destination” by National Geographic

Madeira has been named "Best European Destination 2025" by readers of Viajes National Geographic, the Spanish edition of National Geographic Traveler.

Quercus Calls Golf Courses on Agricultural Land “Criminal”

Quercus Calls Golf Courses on Agricultural Land “Criminal”

Quercus warned that, despite record tourism profits, Madeira’s new golf projects waste public funds and rely on subsidies. The group further declared that promoting golf courses and associated real estate on agricultural land is a “criminal” practice.

Santa Cruz Christmas Program 2025: Complete Schedule

Santa Cruz Christmas Program 2025: Complete Schedule

Christmas is coming to Santa Cruz! Celebrations start tomorrow. See here the complete schedule as announced today.

Machico Murder: Javier Wolff Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

Machico Murder: Javier Wolff Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

In the Machico murder case, a court sentenced Javier Wolff to 20 years in prison for the murder of his 44-year-old wife, Sofia Gonçalves, a mother of two who was killed by blows to the head while she slept.

Chega’s Ban to Funding Mosques Declared Unconstitutional

Chega’s Ban to Funding Mosques Declared Unconstitutional

Portugal’s constitutional affairs committee concluded that Chega’s plan to block public funds for mosques violates constitutional protections, igniting strong reactions across parliament.

Madeiran Rental Car Companies Raise Alarm at New Law

Madeiran Rental Car Companies Raise Alarm at New Law

Car rentals in Madeira raise alarm as new regulations impose strict parking requirements, electric vehicle quotas, and a two-euro daily fee

PS Suggests ‘Housing First’ Plan for Homeless People in Madeira

PS Suggests ‘Housing First’ Plan for Homeless People in Madeira

Madeira lawmakers are debating the PS Housing First proposal, which gives homeless people homes first, then support, reflecting success rates of 70–90% in similar programmes abroad.

Mohammed bin Salman: Kingdom of Fear

Mohammed bin Salman: Kingdom of Fear

Mohamemd Bin Salman is no ordinary prince. Backed by Ronaldo, and welcomed in the White House, he rules a kingdom of fear, relentlessly targeting Christianism, women, and even his own family.

Café Madeira: Fazenda Så Starts Producing Local Coffee

Café Madeira: Fazenda Så Starts Producing Local Coffee

The Sá family’s Fazenda Sá brings Madeira coffee to life, with young plants covering half the farm, limited guided visits, and a focus on high-quality local production.

Portugal Among Top 10 English-Speaking Countries Globally

Portugal Among Top 10 English-Speaking Countries Globally

Portuguese rank among the world’s top 10 in English proficiency, well above the global average, with Madeira placing 4th nationally.