Portugal Among Top 10 English-Speaking Countries Globally
Portuguese rank among the world’s top 10 in English proficiency, well above the global average, with Madeira placing 4th nationally.
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Madeira’s Population Set to Drop Over 50% by 2100
Madeira’s population is projected to decline sharply this century. Scenarios indicate a drop of over 50% by 2100, driven by aging, low fertility, and migration patterns.
Bank Valuations of Madeira Homes Rise 14.3% in a Year
Banks valued Madeira homes at a median 2,642 euros per square metre in September 2026, up 14.3% in a year. Funchal passed 3,000 euros.
Via Rápida Carries 40,500 Vehicles a Day Through September
Traffic on Madeira's Via Rápida rose 1.4% in the first nine months of 2026, but growth stalled between July and September.
Couple Invests 500,000 Euros in New Gym in Ponta do Sol
Alex Sampaio and his wife opened a new gym in Ponta do Sol worth about 500,000 euros, with solar panels and classes for all ages.
Housing Activists Call a People's Assembly in Funchal on Sunday
Organisers call a people's assembly on housing and tourism at Funchal's Municipal Garden on Sunday, 25 October, at 18:00.
Madeira Records Portugal's Biggest Drop in Home Sales
Home sales in Madeira fell 17.9% in the second quarter of 2026, the steepest drop in Portugal, while prices rose 18.3%.
Azores Airlines Offers Madeira-Azores Return Flights From 79 Euros
Azores Airlines sells return tickets between Funchal, Ponta Delgada and Terceira from 79 euros. The offer runs until 5 November.
Sculpted by Time: Madeira’s Impossible Mountain Ridges
Discover the fascinating geological story behind the razor-thin mountain ridges and steep valleys of Madeira's central massif.
Ronaldo Given One-Month Ban and 255-Euro Fine
Portuguese FA bans Ronaldo for one month and fines him 255 euros after leaving national team camp early.
Swiss Tourist Dies After Cardiac Arrest at Doca do Cavacas
A Swiss man around 60 years old died after cardiac arrest at Funchal's Doca do Cavacas beach despite emergency response.