IN FOCUS Government Accused of Favoring Companies at Praia Formosa

Government Accused of Favoring Companies at Praia Formosa

PSD-Madeira faces criticism over luxury building plans at Praia Formosa. The party is accused of prioritizing business interests over local residents and reducing public access to one of Funchal’s last free seaside areas.

IN FOCUS The Erosion of Purchasing Power for Renters in Madeira

The Erosion of Purchasing Power for Renters in Madeira

Non-property owners in Madeira have faced a significant decline in purchasing power over the past few years. Here's why!

Hospital Beds as Homes: Madeira's Patients with Nowhere to Go

Hospital Beds as Homes: Madeira's Patients with Nowhere to Go

The death of a man who was ready to be discharged but fell from a window once again highlights the serious problems in Madeira’s hospitals: patients who are forced to live in hospital beds, preventing others from receiving the care they need.

Patient Dies After Fall From Third Floor Window at Funchal Hospital

Patient Dies After Fall From Third Floor Window at Funchal Hospital

An 82-year-old man died early Tuesday morning after falling from a third-floor window at the Hospital dos Marmeleiros. The patient had been medically discharged but remained in the hospital due to a lack of social care placement.

25-Year-Old Woman Dies in Car Accident in Funchal

25-Year-Old Woman Dies in Car Accident in Funchal

After being transported to Nélio Mendonça Hospital, a 25-year-old woman was pronounced dead today following yesterday's car accident in Nazaré, Funchal.

Inflation in Madeira Increases to 3.5% in 2025

Inflation in Madeira Increases to 3.5% in 2025

Inflation in Madeira in 2025 is estimated at 3.5%. It is higher than in 2024 and is expected to exceed the national rate by 1.2%.

From Jesuit Priests to Malmsey: Fajã dos Padres’ 400-Year Legacy

From Jesuit Priests to Malmsey: Fajã dos Padres’ 400-Year Legacy

At the base of a 250-meter cliff, Fajã dos Padres remained isolated for centuries. Its transition from Jesuit ownership to private estates reveals a hidden place defined by history, rare wines, and Madeira’s raw landscape.

Madeira by Bus: Ultimate Guide to Public Transport in Madeira

Madeira by Bus: Ultimate Guide to Public Transport in Madeira

This detailed 2026 guide to traveling Madeira by bus covers everything you need to know about using public transport in Madeira.

PSP Alerts Public to Dangers of Online Dating

PSP Alerts Public to Dangers of Online Dating

The Public Security Police (PSP) in Madeira issued a warning on Facebook regarding the dangers of meeting people through social media.

ACIF Warns That Tourist Taxes Can Threaten Madeira’s Economy

ACIF Warns That Tourist Taxes Can Threaten Madeira’s Economy

The Madeiran Chamber of Commerce warns that tourist taxes risk to confuse visitors, make business harder and damage the islands economy in the long term.

São Vicente Launches New Tourist Tax in April

São Vicente Launches New Tourist Tax in April

São Vicente will introduce a tourist tax in April, leaving just one of Madeira’s 11 municipalities without a current or planned tax.