President Guarantees: Cable Car Project Will Move Forward
Madeira’s president has guaranteed he will move forward with the disputed Curral das Freiras cable car project.
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€5,000 Monthly Stall Rents: Calls for Reform at Mercado dos Lavradores
Politics is now focusing on Mercado dos Lavradores, where it emerged that sellers pay up to €5,000 per month for stalls, leaving little room for fair pricing or honest practices.
Madeira Wants National TVDE Law to Change
Madeira’s next move in its effort to control TVDE businesses like Bolt or Uber: ammend national law.
Tourism in Câmara de Lobos Rises 64% Between 2018 and 2022
Revitalization of Câmara de Lobos’ historic center increased overnight stays 64% from 2018 to 2023.
Câmara de Lobos Celebrates 190th Anniversary
Câmara de Lobos celebrated its 190th anniversary with a special ceremony at the Madeira Press Museum, bringing together local and regional leaders to honor the town’s long history.
€2 Daily Rental Car Tax Set to Launch in Madeira
Madeira is preparing to introduce a new €2 daily fee on rental cars. This measure comes in addition to the recently applied taxes on overnight stays, cruises, and tourist attractions.
Madeira’s Population Set to Drop Over 50% by 2100
Madeira’s population is projected to decline sharply this century. Scenarios indicate a drop of over 50% by 2100, driven by aging, low fertility, and migration patterns.
Madeira Tunnels Soon Have Full 5G Mobile Coverage
MEO has announced full 5G and mobile coverage in Madeira’s main highway tunnels, after investing €3.5 million over five years to expand digital connectivity.
30 Madeiran Soldiers to Join NATO Mission in Romania
Thirty Portuguese soldiers from Madeira will return to Romania in 2026, joining NATO allies to strengthen the alliance’s eastern flank close to Russia’s border regions.
Invasive Plants Threaten Laurissilva’s World Heritage Status
Madeira’s Laurissilva forest faces a growing threat as invasive plants spread rapidly, endangering native species and the UNESCO World Heritage classification.
PLAY Airlines Ceases Operations, Direct Route to Madeira Stopped
PLAY Airlines shut down on September 29, 2025, cancelling every flight, including Madeira’s weekly Iceland link, blaming financial issues, falling ticket demand and unresolved labor conflicts.