Transport in Madeira: Key Stats for the First Quarter of 2025
8% more cable car revenue, 16.5% more cruise passengers, and a 10% rise in road accidents — here are the latest transport stats from Madeira’s busy first quarter of 2025.
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Should Private Companies Manage Madeira’s Hiking Trails?
Madeira’s plan to hand over the management of its hiking trails to private companies has raised concerns about environmental protection, the use of public funds, and possible conflicts of interest.
Santa Maria de Colombo: The Story of Madeira’s Most Iconic Replica
Handcrafted with passion and driven by vision — how one man revived the iconic Santa Maria de Colombo in 1998, creating a beautifully handmade vessel that still sails daily today.
Sovereign Rising! Bus Workers Defy President’s Blackmail Claims
While President Albuquerque suggests the government is being subjected to blackmail attempts, bus workers remain defiant, refusing to back down and continuing to demand a tiny wage increase.
Porto Santo Seawater Desalination: Turning Ocean Water into Life
Porto Santo, a dry island with no rivers and scarce rainfall, was at risk of severe water shortages until the 1980s. Its solution: pioneering desalination technology that transformed ocean water into fresh water.
Is It Legal to Sleep in Your Car in Madeira?
Is it legal to sleep in your car in Madeira? The short answer is yes - but the full picture is more complex. Find out what’s allowed, what isn’t, and whether it’s really a good idea.
Destroyed Trees, Plastic-Choked Plants: Activists Call for Action
Activists are raising alarm over severe neglect in Madeira’s protected forests. Damaged trees, unmanaged tourism, and failing infrastructure threaten Fanal and Rabaçal.
Viral Video Shows Stunning New Zipline in Ribeira da Janela
A Facebook video goes viral, showing a breathtaking zipline that is soon to open in Ribeira da Janela.
Madeira Creates Task Force to Speed Up Housing Projects
Madeira plans to invest €143 million in housing in 2025 and create a task force to speed up construction and help tackle the shortage of affordable homes.
Media Leaves Out Key Aspects of Fatal Dubai Madeira Accident
A fatal accident occurred at the 300 million Dubai Madeira construction site in Funchal. Major private media reported a deadly accident but did not mention the site, its location, or use conclusive imagery.
The Rise of Bloom in Madeira: Understanding Its Lasting Impact
BBC Radio 4, alongside Diário de NotĂcias da Madeira, investigates the Bloom drug crisis in Madeira, stressing rising street-level impact, and the growing challenge of regulating synthetic drugs under outdated laws.
