Madeira Airports See 17.4% Rise in International Traffic in 2025
Airports in Madeira continue to grow, handling nearly 5.7 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 11.8% compared with 2024. International traffic increased by 17.4%.
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Portugal’s President: Symbolic Figure With Real Power
Between ceremony and authority, Portugal’s presidency reveals its influence at decisive moments. Here’s what the Portuguese President can - and cannot - do under the Constitution.
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Madeira’s Debt-to-GDP Ratio Now at 61.2%
Madeira’s debt burden has steadily declined since 2012, falling 19.8%, with the region’s debt-to-GDP ratio now at 61.2% - considerably below Portugal’s 97.6%.
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AirBaltic Flight Struggles to Land at Madeira Airport
An AirBaltic flight faced extreme difficulty during its descent before making a last-second touchdown at Madeira Airport today.
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World Travel Awards: A Commercial Ecosystem Disguised as Prestige
Madeira is a regular top contender at the World Travel Awards. Often billed as the “Oscars of travel,” the awards operate largely as a self-sustaining marketing cycle and face serious accusations online.
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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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Portugal Faces More Than 25000 Pending Nationality Requests
Over 25,000 Portuguese nationality applications remain pending at the IRN due to staff shortages, leaving applicants in administrative limbo and facing long, unresolved delays.
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Coup of 25 November 1975: The Birth of Modern Portugal
November 25, 1975, was a turning point in Portugal’s transition to democracy, and even 50 years later, it remains a highly contested date. Seeing the rise of a multipolar world order, it calls on us to reflect and remember: everything is at stake, always.
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Madeira Leads Luxury Housing Supply on Portuguese Islands
Madeira is the main market for luxury homes on the Portuguese islands. Rising supply, lower demand, and strong interest from abroad are shaping the region’s property scene.
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Mohammed bin Salman: Kingdom of Fear
Mohamemd Bin Salman is no ordinary prince. Backed by Ronaldo, and welcomed in the White House, he rules a kingdom of fear, relentlessly targeting Christianism, women, and even his own family.
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Why Madeira Is a Tornado-Proof Island
Tornadoes? You won’t see them in Madeira! Here is why the island - despite its tropical climate - is protected from these powerful storms.
