Colossus: The Rise and Fall of Madeira鈥檚 Hotel Atlantis
Rising in 1972, Hotel Atlantis was Madeira鈥檚 modernist masterpiece. Once a symbol of luxury, this concrete colossus collapsed within 22 years under the weight of a changing world.
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Poncha: Madeira's Liquid Legacy
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Canhas To Get Expressway Access, Albuquerque Says
Miguel Albuquerque says Canhas will get expressway access through a renegotiation of Madeira's road partnerships, but gave no timeline for the work.
PCP: Madeira Needs Second Airport and Lower Fees
PCP has filed two amendments to Portugal's 2027 budget, asking for a study into a backup Madeira airport and lower passenger fees at Madeira and Porto Santo.
Madeira Inflation Stays at 4.6% for Second Month
Madeira's annual inflation held at 4.6% in October, above Portugal's 3.8% average, as energy prices rose 20.3% and transport led yearly increases.
Storm Charles Traps Families, Floods Streets in Madeira
Storm Charles hit Santa Cruz, C芒mara de Lobos and Machico hardest, trapping families, flooding homes and streets and blocking roads across Madeira.
Albuquerque Renews Push to Extend Funchal Breakwater
Miguel Albuquerque again called for extending the Pontinha breakwater in Funchal's port, saying it would ease flooding during storms like Charles.
Madeira Posts Portugal's Lowest Regional Crime Rate
Madeira logged 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, the lowest of Portugal's nine regions, even as domestic violence cases and the prison population both rose.
ADN Party Says Tourism Income Should Help Fund Housing
Madeira's ADN party wants tourism income to help finance affordable housing, citing a 17.4% rent rise and more than 12.9 million overnight stays in 2025.
Storm Charles Triggers 235 Incidents Across Madeira
Civil Protection logged 235 weather-related incidents across Madeira by 11:00 on Wednesday, with Funchal, C芒mara de Lobos and Machico hit hardest.
Elderly Man Rescued Alive After Stream Floods Garage in Funchal
A 78-year-old man reported missing after a stream overflowed in S茫o Roque, Funchal, was rescued alive from his garage during storm Charles.