In 1931, the Madeira Uprising challenged the Portuguese Ditadura Nacional, demanding the restoration of constitutional government. The rebellion, supported by the local population, was fueled by severe flour shortages imposed by the dictatorship.
Discover the fascinating geological story behind the razor-thin mountain ridges and steep valleys of Madeira's central massif.
Portuguese FA bans Ronaldo for one month and fines him 255 euros after leaving national team camp early.
A Swiss man around 60 years old died after cardiac arrest at Funchal's Doca do Cavacas beach despite emergency response.
A man with a shotgun was seen hunting partridges at Ponta de São Lourenço, a protected area where hunting is forbidden and tourists frequently walk.
The Commercial Port of Caniçal will receive 27 million euros to expand its facilities, including landfill extension and new cranes, to double cargo handling capacity.
Miguel Albuquerque claims extreme left manipulates housing protests, defending Madeira's public housing construction approach.
Juventude JPP warns housing remains unaffordable for Madeiran youth five decades after 1974 revolution
New European packaging regulations set to take effect could affect prices as businesses adapt to stricter waste and recycling rules.
About 60 people, mostly union members, marched in Funchal against the rising cost of living, demanding higher wages and better working conditions.
The Aerobus link between Funchal and Madeira International Airport now runs on fully electric buses, part of a 5.2 million euro fleet investment.