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.
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’s population is projected to decline sharply this century. Scenarios indicate a drop of over 50% by 2100, driven by aging, low fertility, and migration patterns.
Madeira’s Laurissilva forest faces a growing threat as invasive plants spread rapidly, endangering native species and the UNESCO World Heritage classification.
Cable cars for Funchal residents? Smarter traffic systems? A modernized bus fleet? Politicians across the spectrum are sharing ideas to reduce car dependence and tackle Madeira’s traffic problems.
Madeira’s government insists the island has capacity for more tourism, despite mounting concerns over traffic, housing shortages, and stress on fragile ecosystems.
At Mercado dos Lavradores, one of Madeira’s most iconic spots, tourists arrive in the thousands but often depart shocked, overcharged, and deceived by systemic practices that exploit trust with inflated prices and misleading products.
Madeira’s students leave for mainland studies each September, facing farewells, rising costs, and the challenge of pursuing their futures far from home.
Extreme traffic and long delays are plaguing Western Madeira, where commuters faced hours of congestion again this morning.
The average gross base salary in Madeira reaches €1,268. See how it compares with salaries across Portugal.
Madeira spends €12 million to build its fourth golf course in a protected area, despite a widespread decline in purchasing power, an existential housing crisis and limited road infrastructure.
