The Greenland Standoff: How Trump's Land Grab Could Succeed
Donald Trump announced tariffs on key EU nations today to force a deal on Denmark handing over Greenland. This hypothetical outlook plays through how escalating tensions could unfold
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SIGA Bus Network Explained: Tickets, Tips, and Fares for 2026
Traveling Madeira by bus? With SIGA continuing to reshape the island’s public transport, here are 20 up-to-date answers to travel Madeira with ease. Got more questions? Leave a comment!
São Vicente Municipality Ignores Animal Welfare Concerns
São Vicente has a new leadership and has stopped responding to an animal welfare group that is rescuing animals in the municipality, despite the group’s urgent attempts to engage with the council.
PS-Madeira Pushes to Abolish Hiking Time Slots for Residents
PS-Madeira has submitted a proposal to amend current rules so that Madeira residents - who account for just 2% of trail users - can access hiking trails without mandatory time-slot booking.
Laurissilva Forest Resilient as Agriculture Halves, Scrubland Grows
Madeira’s ancient Laurissilva forest remains stable over seventeen years, even as agricultural land use drops by half and wild scrubland expands rapidly.
Madeira Launches Venture Capital Fund to Support Local Companies
Madeira is launching its first dedicated regional venture capital fund and reforming incubation centers to drive local startup financing and growth.
Hospital Beds as Homes: Madeira's Patients with Nowhere to Go
The death of a man who was ready to be discharged but fell from a window once again highlights the serious problems in Madeira’s hospitals: patients who are forced to live in hospital beds, preventing others from receiving the care they need.
Patient Dies After Fall From Third Floor Window at Funchal Hospital
An 82-year-old man died early Tuesday morning after falling from a third-floor window at the Hospital dos Marmeleiros. The patient had been medically discharged but remained in the hospital due to a lack of social care placement.
25-Year-Old Woman Dies in Car Accident in Funchal
After being transported to Nélio Mendonça Hospital, a 25-year-old woman was pronounced dead today following yesterday's car accident in Nazaré, Funchal.
Inflation in Madeira Increases to 3.5% in 2025
Inflation in Madeira in 2025 is estimated at 3.5%. It is higher than in 2024 and is expected to exceed the national rate by 1.2%.
Madeira by Bus: Ultimate Guide to Public Transport in Madeira
This detailed 2026 guide to traveling Madeira by bus covers everything you need to know about using public transport in Madeira.
