Madeira Adds 35 New Short Rentals Per Week, Up 74%
With 35 new short-term rentals added every week, Madeira now represents 17% of Portugal’s new listings, reflecting a 74% growth compared to the first four months of 2024.
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40-Year-Old Madeira Buses Roaming The Streets of England
Diário de NotĂcias da Madeira reports that old Rodoeste buses, replaced by newer models, are now roaming the streets of England, where they have found a new life and different purpose.
Wave of Death: The 1930 Tsunami That Hit Câmara de Lobos
On 4 March 1930, a cliff collapse unleashed a deadly tsunami on Câmara de Lobos. Explore the tragedy Madeira remembers as the Wave of Death.
Over Half of Portuguese Consumers Lost Purchasing Power in Last Year
Over half of Portuguese consumers lost purchasing power last year. Only 13% saw any increase as cost of living pressures change shopping habits nationwide.
Funchal Housing Supply Falls One-Third as Sees Biggest Drop
Funchal housing supply drops one-third vs last year, largest decrease among district capitals. Madeira island overall registered a 23% reduction in housing supply.
Porto do Funchal Named World's Best Cruise Terminal for Sustainability
Porto do Funchal shows sustainability excellence by winning World Cruise Award for 2026.
Madeira Launches Island-Wide SMS Emergency Alert System
Madeira residents and visitors will receive emergency alerts via SMS in Portuguese or English through new civil protection system
Madeira Inflation Rises to 3.8% in September
Inflation in Madeira reached 3.8% in September 2026, driven by rising fuel prices and services costs.
One in Six in Portugal Throws Small Tech in Regular Trash
Study reveals 17.8% of Portuguese consumers improperly dispose of fast-tech electrical items like chargers and earphones.
Madeirans Need 72% of Income to Buy a T2 Apartment
Housing costs in Madeira require 72% of average couple's income to buy a T2 apartment, highest in Portugal.
Rooney Says Ronaldo Undermined Portugal's Coach and Team
Wayne Rooney has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo for walking out of the Portugal camp, saying he undermined his coach, his teammates and the federation.