Madeiran Hospitals Fail to Admit New Patients
Chronically understaffed Madeiran hospitals are facing pressure from all sides, with patients on stretchers in the emergency unit unable to be assigned beds.
Chronically understaffed Madeiran hospitals are facing pressure from all sides, with patients on stretchers in the emergency unit unable to be assigned beds.
Funchal introduced a €2 tax for cruise passengers on January 1, generating €50,000 in its first two days, with most revenue allocated to the municipality.
Three seemingly unrelated news made the headline in Madeira recently. In the big picture, they tell a rather concerning story about the island.
Funchal has become Portugal's third most expensive city for buyers seeking to buy a house, with prices reaching €3,542 per square meter in December 2024
Portugal has been named the second most popular travel destination for Americans in 2025, according to a USTOA survey highlighting top choices, with other European countries leading the list.
Experience the most stunning and breathtaking captures of the fireworks that illuminated Funchal’s sky in the early morning hours, as seen from the unique perspectives of air, sea, and land.
Miguel Albuquerque participated in the SĂŁo Silvestre do Funchal for the first time in many years, and it seemed like a carefully staged display of power and authority.
Only 2 of 1,200 Pestana employees all over Madeira decided to join the strike for better wages. Why is that?
Madeira is ready to offer another unforgettable New Year's Eve show, welcoming 2025 with a beautiful display that is set to amaze both locals and visitors.
Hotel workers are striking on New Year’s Eve - an inconvenience for the hospitality sector, but an essential step to address injustices and demand more fair working conditions.
It's where things end: CARAM is Madeira’s main slaughterhouse, overseeing the slaughter of thousands of animals annually and providing employment to 44 people.