The Surprising Story Behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s Name
Back in 1985, the name Ronaldo was virtually unknown in Portugal, yet Cristiano was named after one of the leading figures of the time.
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Bolo Do Caco: A Taste Of Madeiran Tradition
Bolo do Caco, Madeira's culinary legacy: a sweet potato-infused bread with origins dating back to the 15th century.
Funchal Tests 15 Electric Bike Prototypes With Students
Funchal and the University of Madeira will trial 15 electric bike prototypes with student residents, under an EU project backed by 144,000 euros in funding.
Madeira's Trade Surplus Shrinks to €54.3 Million
Madeira's trade surplus with foreign countries fell 63.2% to €54.3 million in the first nine months of 2026, as imports rose and exports fell.
Depression Charles to Bring 130 Km/h Gusts to Madeira
Depression Charles will hit Madeira with orange-level warnings, gusts up to 130 km/h and over 100 mm of rain between Tuesday and Wednesday, IPMA says.
JPP Renews Push for VAT Cut to Ease Madeira Living Costs
JPP leader Élvio Sousa repeated his call to cut VAT rates in Madeira, saying the move could save families about 560 euros a year.
Madeira Had No 24-Hour Rentals as Portugal's Rate Hit 7%
Madeira and Funchal recorded zero express rentals in Q3 2026, even as 7% of rental ads nationwide vanished within 24 hours, idealista data shows.
Madeira to March for Housing Rights on November 14
A Funchal march for housing rights on November 14 joins a national protest day, as DREM data shows Madeira's home prices up 18.3 percent.
Palheiro Golf Claims Top World Panoramic Award Again
Palheiro Golfe won World's Best Panoramic Golf Club for the third straight year at the World Golf Awards 2026, held for the first time in Egypt.
IPMA Issues New Weather Warnings for Tuesday and Wednesday
IPMA has issued new yellow warnings for rain, wind and high seas in Madeira and Porto Santo as storm Bruna continues to disrupt the islands.
Heavy Rain Turns Funchal's Estrada Monumental Into a Stream
Estrada Monumental in Funchal flooded on Saturday as heavy rain from a storm system hit Madeira, after days of Civil Protection warnings of possible flooding.