IN FOCUS Columbus in Madeira: The Story of His Years on the Islands

Columbus in Madeira: The Story of His Years on the Islands

Before his historical journey to the Americas in 1492, Columbus lived and married on Porto Santo. In the Madeira archipelago, he gained important skills, met key people, and began planning a westward voyage intended to reach Asia.

IN FOCUS Pastel de Nata: A Culinary Legend, Celebrated in Madeira

Pastel de Nata: A Culinary Legend, Celebrated in Madeira

Pastel de Nata: a beloved Madeiran favorite and culinary legend with religious roots from the mainland, considered one of the 50 best things to eat in the world!

Political Parties Clash Over Sale of Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital

Political Parties Clash Over Sale of Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital

Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital in Madeira will be sold, with political parties opposing the decision due to care shortages and public interest concerns.

Ponta do Sol Announces Estrada dos Anjos Project

Ponta do Sol Announces Estrada dos Anjos Project

Ponta do Sol intends to partially cover Estrada dos Anjos, following the Tabua-Ribeira Brava model, to ensure safety while preserving the landscape.

SIGA Launches New Pre-Paid Bus Tickets for Tourists

SIGA Launches New Pre-Paid Bus Tickets for Tourists

Today, SIGA launched a new range of pre-paid bus passes designed for tourists, filling a long-standing gap in Madeira’s local public transport offering.

5% of Hiking Slots Reserved for Madeirans

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

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

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

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.