Reputation under fire: Madeira is once again being ridiculed as a viral TikTok shows a tourist at Madeira’s Mercado dos Lavradores laughing to tears and rolling on the floor after being charged a staggering €72 for a few pieces of fruit.
Could a surface metro - once again proposed by a political actor - connecting Santa Cruz, Caniço, and Funchal transform daily commutes, ease congestion, and significantly enhance public transport and residents’ quality of life?
Chega's first mayor was involved in a physical altercation at a polling station, which was captured on video.
Paulo Cafôfo, leader of PS-Madeira, announced his resignation Sunday after disappointing local election results: “My time as leader ends today”.
Chega secures a sweeping victory across all parishes of SĂŁo Vicente, winning Ponta Delgada, Boaventura, and SĂŁo Vicente, thus winning three seats and taking control of the municipality.
Chega achieved its first local government victory in Madeira, winning the local council of Boaventura.
A man was arrested after breaking into MadeiraShopping shortly after closing time early Thursday, stealing money and goods from four kiosks and cafés, authorities confirmed.
Madeira’s 2025 traffic data shows foreigners account for up to 22% of violations, mostly due to poor parking.
In Madeira, almost 30% of young people have sought psychiatric care, twice the rate of adults. Authorities warn that new psychoactive drugs pose an imminent risk to the mental health of young people.
Believe it or not, President Albuquerque has announced plans for two more golf courses in Madeira, on top of the one already being built in Ponta do Pargo. This would bring the total number of golf courses across the archipelago to six.
Hotel NEXT invites diners to chew on curiosity: insects, street food flair, and €55 for a night both bold and questionable.
