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IN FOCUS Santana: Madeira's Most Affordable Housing Market at €1,792/m²

Santana: Madeira's Most Affordable Housing Market at €1,792/m²

Santana is Madeira’s most affordable housing market, despite a yearly 21.1% increase, according to Idealista. See how the other municipalities rank.

IN FOCUS €5,000 Monthly Stall Rents: Calls for Reform at Mercado dos Lavradores

€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.

The Medical School That Came Long Before Madeira's University

The Medical School That Came Long Before Madeira's University

Long before the University of Madeira existed, Funchal had its own medical school. It began with 11 students in 1837 and went on to prove that Madeira could build its own institutions.

Machico Suspends Zoning Plan to Clear Way for New Hotels

Machico Suspends Zoning Plan to Clear Way for New Hotels

Machico's council (PS) unanimously suspended part of its master plan to clear the way for two new hotels. The opposition (PSD / CDS-PP) backed the move but wanted it to go further.

Madeira Reopens 20 Hiking Trails, Keeps 19 Shut After Storm

Madeira Reopens 20 Hiking Trails, Keeps 19 Shut After Storm

IFCN says 20 of Madeira's classified hiking trails are passable again, while 19 stay closed after storm damage to access points and ground conditions.

Rutte Says Ukraine Remarks Targeted Public, Not Leaders

Rutte Says Ukraine Remarks Targeted Public, Not Leaders

NATO chief Mark Rutte says his comments on Portugal and Spain over the Ukraine war were about public opinion, not politicians, after a diplomatic row.

Madeira Extends TVDE Licence Freeze by Four Months

Madeira Extends TVDE Licence Freeze by Four Months

Madeira's regional government extended the freeze on new TVDE operator and driver licences by four months. The island's ride-hailing fleet has grown to about 800 cars.

Road to Pico do Areeiro Turns One-Way From November 23

Road to Pico do Areeiro Turns One-Way From November 23

Madeira will make the mountain road between Pico do Areeiro and Eira do Serrado one-way from November 23, citing rising traffic and new cable car works.

IFCN Keeps 41 Madeira Trails Closed After Storm Charles

IFCN Keeps 41 Madeira Trails Closed After Storm Charles

The IFCN kept all 41 classified hiking trails in Madeira closed through Thursday, citing storm Charles damage and unstable ground.

Ferry Lobo Marinho Battles Rough Seas Off Santa Cruz

Ferry Lobo Marinho Battles Rough Seas Off Santa Cruz

Video shows the Lobo Marinho ferry fighting rough seas off Santa Cruz after storm Charles forced it to leave Funchal's Pontinha area on Wednesday.

Worten Confirms Cyberattack on Customer, Supplier Data

Worten Confirms Cyberattack on Customer, Supplier Data

Portuguese retailer Worten says a cyberattack accessed customer and supplier data. No financial details or passwords were taken, the company told Lusa.