Madeira Prison Holds 341 Inmates, Including Seven Women
Madeiras prison currently hosts 341 inmates, including seven women. More than 70% of prisoners are from Madeira.
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General Strike Mobilizes Hundreds of Workers
In what is being called the largest general strike in Madeira in years, hundreds of people took to the streets to protest the new labor law.
PR1 Hiking Fee Set at €10.5 as Officials Reveal More Details
Madeira will charge a minimum fee of €4.5 for hiking trails, with PR1 costing up to €10.50. Residents must make mandatory reservations through the SIMplifica platform.
Former HF Employee Sentenced to 5 Years & Repay Damages
The Central Criminal Court of Funchal sentenced a former HF employee to a five-year suspended term for embezzling €98,000 and forging documents.
Porto Santo Ferry Service Suspended on 12 and 13 December
Due to bad weather, there will be no ferry service connecting both Madeira and Porto Santo tomorrow and on Saturday.
Madeira Under Red Alert as Waves Near 14 Meters
Authorities placed the north coast of Madeira and Porto Santo under red sea alert, as waves reaching up to 14 meters are expected, starting midnight on Saturday.
António Costa Demands Respect from Donald Trump
Following Donald Trump's latest derogatory remarks about Europe, António Costa spoke out, calling on Trump to show respect and that this is how true allies should behave towards each other.
41% of T1 Apartments in Funchal Are Selling Within a Month
Funchal’s real estate market shows rapid sales for smaller apartments, with T1 and T2 units selling often within a month.
National Strike Set to Disrupt Bus Services in Madeira
Horários do Funchal warns travelers that Thursday’s general strike is set to disrupt bus services across its network. Passengers are asked to check official channels for real-time updates on affected routes.
3€ Hiking Tax to Increase, PR1 Will Be Most Expensive Hike
Starting January, some hikes will cost more than €3, with PR1 Pico do Arieiro – Pico Ruivo becoming the priciest. Residents need to be on Simplifica for free access, while relocated parking and new management zones control traffic and visitor flow.
Medical Consultation Fees Rise to €65
After remaining stable for 15 years, medical consultation fees in Madeira rose to €60 last year, increased to €65 this December, and are set to rise to €70 in 12 months.
