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Born a Millennial and living in Câmara de Lobos since 2023, I have a background in history and politics. I write news with context for readers to stay informed. Despite challenges, we live in a time of great freedom and we must all do more to preserve it.
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Madeira Had No 24-Hour Rentals as Portugal's Rate Hit 7%

Madeira Had No 24-Hour Rentals as Portugal's Rate Hit 7%

Madeira and Funchal recorded zero express rentals in Q3 2026, even as 7% of rental ads nationwide vanished within 24 hours, idealista data shows.

Madeira to March for Housing Rights on November 14

Madeira to March for Housing Rights on November 14

A Funchal march for housing rights on November 14 joins a national protest day, as DREM data shows Madeira's home prices up 18.3 percent.

Palheiro Golf Claims Top World Panoramic Award Again

Palheiro Golf Claims Top World Panoramic Award Again

Palheiro Golfe won World's Best Panoramic Golf Club for the third straight year at the World Golf Awards 2026, held for the first time in Egypt.

IPMA Issues New Weather Warnings for Tuesday and Wednesday

IPMA Issues New Weather Warnings for Tuesday and Wednesday

IPMA has issued new yellow warnings for rain, wind and high seas in Madeira and Porto Santo as storm Bruna continues to disrupt the islands.

Heavy Rain Turns Funchal's Estrada Monumental Into a Stream

Heavy Rain Turns Funchal's Estrada Monumental Into a Stream

Estrada Monumental in Funchal flooded on Saturday as heavy rain from a storm system hit Madeira, after days of Civil Protection warnings of possible flooding.

Eurowings Flight Evacuated at Madeira Airport After Emergency

Eurowings Flight Evacuated at Madeira Airport After Emergency

Eurowings flight EW9605 to Dusseldorf was evacuated at Madeira Airport on Saturday after an emergency. Firefighters surrounded the plane; the cause is unknown.

Videos Show Flights Abort Landings in Storm Bruna

Videos Show Flights Abort Landings in Storm Bruna

Plane-spotters and a passenger filmed aircraft aborting landings at Madeira Airport on Saturday, as Storm Bruna grounded dozens of flights.

Madeira Airport Cancellations Climb to 37 Amid Storm Bruna

Madeira Airport Cancellations Climb to 37 Amid Storm Bruna

Cancelled flights at Madeira Airport rose to 37 by Saturday afternoon as Storm Bruna intensified, with 20 arrivals and 17 departures now affected.

New Hospital Will Not Fix Madeira's Health Problems, Workers Say

New Hospital Will Not Fix Madeira's Health Problems, Workers Say

Unions and health professionals told PS-Madeira that the new hospital alone will not solve staff shortages and long-standing problems in regional health care.

Transavia Retires Seat 7C on Funchal Flights for Ronaldo

Transavia Retires Seat 7C on Funchal Flights for Ronaldo

Low-cost airline Transavia symbolically retired seat 7C on its flights to Funchal after Cristiano Ronaldo ended his career with Portugal's national team.

Landslide Hits Area Near Cascata Dos Anjos In Ponta Do Sol

Landslide Hits Area Near Cascata Dos Anjos In Ponta Do Sol

A landslide struck the area around the Cascata dos Anjos waterfall in Ponta do Sol. The site has been signposted while authorities await more details.