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Uber’s Back! Ride-Sharing Giant Returns to Madeira

Uber’s Back! Ride-Sharing Giant Returns to Madeira

Transportation powerhouse Uber announced it will return to Madeira! After a three-year absence, the regional government has granted approval, bringing new mobility options and fresh competition to the island.

Madeira’s Foreign Population Grows by 19.2%

Madeira’s Foreign Population Grows by 19.2%

Madeira sees a 19.2% increase in foreign residents. Find out where they're from and who are the top 5 foreign nationalities in Madeira.

Workers Union Plans Direct Protests at Company Doorsteps

Workers Union Plans Direct Protests at Company Doorsteps

After the recent strike that had little result, the Hotel Workers’ Union in Madeira is planning more decisive actions, including gatherings and demonstrations in front of businesses and public offices.

Hotels Accused of Obstructing Strike by Paying Off Workers

Hotels Accused of Obstructing Strike by Paying Off Workers

How do you stop workers from exercising their democratic right to demand fair pay? You pay them off first. This, according to a union speaking on public television, was the alleged strategy during the recent strike in the hospitality sector.

Labor Strain and Socioeconomic Factors Drive Hospital Crisis

Labor Strain and Socioeconomic Factors Drive Hospital Crisis

José Manuel Rodrigues expressed concern over the overcrowding at Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital, to a considerable extent caused by socioeconomic challenges and families struggling to care for elderly relatives.

Madeiran Hospitals Fail to Admit New Patients

Madeiran Hospitals Fail to Admit New Patients

Chronically understaffed Madeiran hospitals are facing pressure from all sides, with patients on stretchers in the emergency unit unable to be assigned beds.

New Cruise Passenger Tax Gets Funchal €50,000 in Only Two Days

New Cruise Passenger Tax Gets Funchal €50,000 in Only Two Days

Funchal introduced a €2 tax for cruise passengers on January 1, generating €50,000 in its first two days, with most revenue allocated to the municipality.

Three News That Tell A Story About Madeira

Three News That Tell A Story About Madeira

Three seemingly unrelated news made the headline in Madeira recently. In the big picture, they tell a rather concerning story about the island.

House Prices in Madeira Rise 12.6% in 2024

House Prices in Madeira Rise 12.6% in 2024

Funchal has become Portugal's third most expensive city for buyers seeking to buy a house, with prices reaching €3,542 per square meter in December 2024

Portugal Ranks as Second Most Popular Country for Americans

Portugal Ranks as Second Most Popular Country for Americans

Portugal has been named the second most popular travel destination for Americans in 2025, according to a USTOA survey highlighting top choices, with other European countries leading the list.

The Best of Funchal’s 2025 Fireworks: Views from Air, Sea & Land

The Best of Funchal’s 2025 Fireworks: Views from Air, Sea & Land

Experience the most stunning and breathtaking captures of the fireworks that illuminated Funchal’s sky in the early morning hours, as seen from the unique perspectives of air, sea, and land.