10% of Madeiran’s Consume Sugary Drinks Every Day
In 2025, 10% of Madeira residents aged 15+ consumed sugary drinks daily, exceeding the national average, with notable differences by gender and age.
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Porto Santo Doubles Tourist Tax to €4.00 Per Day
Porto Santo municipal council approves increase of tourist tax from two to four euros per overnight stay to fund tourism-related investments.
Wave of Death: The 1930 Tsunami That Hit Câmara de Lobos
On March 4, 1930, a catastrophic cliff collapse unleashed a deadly tsunami upon Câmara de Lobos. The tragedy claimed many lives and reshaped the second-largest city in Madeira.
Porto do Funchal Named World's Best Cruise Terminal for Sustainability
Porto do Funchal shows sustainability excellence by winning World Cruise Award for 2026.
One in Six in Portugal Throws Small Tech in Regular Trash
Study reveals 17.8% of Portuguese consumers improperly dispose of fast-tech electrical items like chargers and earphones.
Madeirans Need 72% of Income to Buy a T2 Apartment
Housing costs in Madeira require 72% of average couple's income to buy a T2 apartment, highest in Portugal.
Rooney Says Ronaldo Undermined Portugal's Coach and Team
Wayne Rooney has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo for walking out of the Portugal camp, saying he undermined his coach, his teammates and the federation.
Madeira Says TAP Sale Must Not Cut Island Air Links
Madeira's government says the sale of up to 49.9% of TAP to Lufthansa must not weaken the air links between the islands and the mainland.
Lisbon Court Finds “Strong Indications” of Corruption in Madeira Case
“We have never done anything illegal”. More than two years after the mega operation that continues to cast a shadow over Madeira, the Lisbon Court of Appeal says there are now “strong indications” of corruption-related crimes in the case.
DW Video Covers Tourism Pressures in Madeira
A DW Travel video explores Madeira’s record visitor numbers and growing pressure on popular tourist hotspots. The report includes an interview with regional secretary Eduardo Jesus discussing tourism management on the island.
Dermatology Waiting List in Madeira Reaches 3,000 People
Around 3,000 people are waiting for dermatology consultations in Madeira, as SESARAM warns of rising skin cancer cases and growing melanoma diagnoses among younger adults.
