IN FOCUS Chega Leader Calls for Salazar-Style Rule in Madeira

Chega Leader Calls for Salazar-Style Rule in Madeira

Masks off! About 50 years after Portugal overcame authoritarian rule, Chega is calling for a return of multiple Salazars - the austere dictator who built a systemically corrupted regime that brutally terrorized its citizens and colonies.

Police Apprehends Man Who Set Fire to CR7 Statue

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

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

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”

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

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.

António José Seguro Leading Presidential Election

António José Seguro Leading Presidential Election

António José Seguro (PS) is projected to win the first round of the presidential election and is expected to face André Ventura (Chega) in a second-round contest on 8 February.

Portugal’s President: Symbolic Figure With Real Power

Portugal’s President: Symbolic Figure With Real Power

Between ceremony and authority, Portugal’s presidency reveals its influence at decisive moments. Here’s what the Portuguese President can - and cannot - do under the Constitution.

Portugals Presidential Election: A First in 40 Years

Portugals Presidential Election: A First in 40 Years

A first in 40 Years: Portugal is heading towards an extremely fragmented election today, last time seen in 1986.

The Greenland Standoff: How Trump's Land Grab Could Succeed

The Greenland Standoff: How Trump's Land Grab Could Succeed

Donald Trump announced tariffs on key EU nations today to force a deal on Denmark handing over Greenland. This hypothetical outlook plays through how escalating tensions could unfold

SIGA Bus Network Explained: Tickets, Tips, and Fares for 2026

SIGA Bus Network Explained: Tickets, Tips, and Fares for 2026

Traveling Madeira by bus? With SIGA continuing to reshape the island’s public transport, here are 20 up-to-date answers to travel Madeira with ease. Got more questions? Leave a comment!