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Hidden deep in Madeiraโs mountains, Curral das Freiras feels like a place from a storybook. A village carrying the weight of pirate raids and long isolation, held together by the quiet resilience of generations.
Homeownership in Madeira has become a luxury for many. Tiny houses combine affordability with practicality and are likely a key piece in the puzzle of addressing Madeira's housing crisis.
Cristiano Ronaldo has finally extended his stay with Saudi club Al-Nassr. His new deal includes record pay, goal bonuses, and luxury benefits.
Madeira is about to experience several hot and dry days, with temperatures nearing 30ยฐC and tropical nights expected. The weather will bring low humidity, stronger winds, and increased wildfire risks, lasting through the weekend. Enjoy the summer!
In 2024, Madeira collected โฌ1.32 billion in taxes, 9.2% more than in 2023. Higher company profits and consumer spending helped balance a drop in income tax caused by tax cuts.
In Sรฃo Vicente, a 15-year-old Border Collie was found abandoned, in a heartbreaking condition, left to die. The animal advocacy group Ajuda a Alimentar Cรฃes rescued him and is now calling for help and justice.
According to the real estate website Imovirtual, rental and property prices in Madeira continue to rise, with average rental prices reaching โฌ1,725, nearly twice the level of the Azores.
A political debate is unfolding in Madeira as the party Livre calls on citizens to oppose plans to privatize public hiking trails, warning of threats to nature, access, and heritage.
The transport workers' union in Madeira has secured a pay raise for 2025. As a result of the agreement, the union said they would opt for a strike.
Madeira saw the biggest drop in unemployment in Portugal this May, with nearly 900 fewer people jobless than last year - confirming a steady improvement in the labour market.
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