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President Pushes for Two More Golf Courses in Madeira

President Pushes for Two More Golf Courses in Madeira

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.

It’s Hip, if It’s Chic - Funchal’s €55 Insect Dinner Is Back

It’s Hip, if It’s Chic - Funchal’s €55 Insect Dinner Is Back

Hotel NEXT invites diners to chew on curiosity: insects, street food flair, and €55 for a night both bold and questionable.

O Portinho: New €100 Million Hotel in Santa Cruz

O Portinho: New €100 Million Hotel in Santa Cruz

Blessing or curse? Madeira’s heavy dependence on tourism is set to further intensify with the announcement of the €100 million beachside hotel project “O Portinho” in Caniço.

Ronaldo Becomes Football’s First Billionaire Player

Ronaldo Becomes Football’s First Billionaire Player

Ronaldo’s football career, sponsorship deals, and June 2025 Al-Nassr contract have raised his net worth to $1.4 billion, making him the first active footballer to become a billionaire.

JPP Accuses Facebook of Censorship After Ban of Elvio Sousa

JPP Accuses Facebook of Censorship After Ban of Elvio Sousa

JPP accused Facebook of giving in to the “forces of evil” after Élvio Sousa’s page was suspended, calling it a dangerous act of political censorship in Madeira.

Funchal’s Real Estate Returns Drop to 4.8%: Is the Boom Ending?

Funchal’s Real Estate Returns Drop to 4.8%: Is the Boom Ending?

Buying property in Funchal gives just 4.8% return, below the 6.9% national average. Is the island losing appeal for investors, signaling the end of its real estate boom?

President Guarantees: Cable Car Project Will Move Forward

President Guarantees: Cable Car Project Will Move Forward

Madeira’s president has guaranteed he will move forward with the disputed Curral das Freiras cable car project.

€5,000 Monthly Stall Rents: Calls for Reform at Mercado dos Lavradores

€5,000 Monthly Stall Rents: Calls for Reform at Mercado dos Lavradores

Politics is now focusing on Mercado dos Lavradores, where it emerged that sellers pay up to €5,000 per month for stalls, leaving little room for fair pricing or honest practices.

Madeira Wants National TVDE Law to Change

Madeira Wants National TVDE Law to Change

Madeira’s next move in its effort to control TVDE businesses like Bolt or Uber: ammend national law.

Tourism in Câmara de Lobos Rises 64% Between 2018 and 2022

Tourism in Câmara de Lobos Rises 64% Between 2018 and 2022

Revitalization of Câmara de Lobos’ historic center increased overnight stays 64% from 2018 to 2023.

Câmara de Lobos Celebrates 190th Anniversary

Câmara de Lobos Celebrates 190th Anniversary

Câmara de Lobos celebrated its 190th anniversary with a special ceremony at the Madeira Press Museum, bringing together local and regional leaders to honor the town’s long history.