Foreigners Make Up 22% of Traffic Violations in Madeira
Madeira’s 2025 traffic data shows foreigners account for up to 22% of violations, mostly due to poor parking.
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Nearly 30% of Madeira’s Youth Have Received Psychiatric Care
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.
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
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
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’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 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?
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
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
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’s next move in its effort to control TVDE businesses like Bolt or Uber: ammend national law.
