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Monte Toboggan Sled Ride Faces Long Queue Again

Monte Toboggan Sled Ride Faces Long Queue Again

Early in the year and with sunshine beaming over Funchal, crowds are lining up for the Monte Toboggan rides once more.

Bolo do Caco Ranked 11th Best Bread in the World

Bolo do Caco Ranked 11th Best Bread in the World

Bolo do Caco isn’t the absolute best bread in the world - but according to TasteAtlas, it’s getting pretty close!

Meet Benjamin Begin, the Madeira Photographer

Meet Benjamin Begin, the Madeira Photographer

Some moments deserve to last forever, and that’s exactly what Benjamin Begin achieves through his photography. A French native who found a new home in Madeira, he has captured the island for years and offers unique photo tours. Here is his story.

EasyJet Plane Makes Spectacular Go-Around at Madeira Airport

EasyJet Plane Makes Spectacular Go-Around at Madeira Airport

Watch the EasyJet from Bordeaux āœˆļø that was forced to abort its landing at Madeira Airport today due to š˜„š—¶š—»š—±š˜€š—µš—²š—®š—æ, executing a last-second go-around.

Chaos at the Airport: 11 Flights Canceled and 20 Rescheduled

Chaos at the Airport: 11 Flights Canceled and 20 Rescheduled

Extremely strong winds have caused cancellations, delays and rescheduled flights at Madeira Airport.

Strong Winds Drag Motorbikes at Forum Madeira

Strong Winds Drag Motorbikes at Forum Madeira

Extreme winds hit Funchal today, causing disruptions, toppling motorcycles, and forcing traffic to halt. Authorities issued warnings as Storm Martinho intensified.

CDS: Madeira is Portugals Priciest Region, With the Lowest Wages

CDS: Madeira is Portugals Priciest Region, With the Lowest Wages

Brutally honest or an admission of failure? The CDS ruling party claims Madeira has become the most expensive region in Portugal with the lowest salaries.

Portugal’s F-35 Defense Strategy in Limbo Amid U.S. Policy Shifts

Portugal’s F-35 Defense Strategy in Limbo Amid U.S. Policy Shifts

Portugal is at a crossroads, reconsidering its reliance on F-35 jets from the U.S. Concerns over U.S. policy shifts and potential software vulnerabilities are pushing the country to explore European alternatives.

Final Section of Madeira's Via RƔpida Approved 31 Years Ago

Final Section of Madeira's Via RƔpida Approved 31 Years Ago

31 years ago, in 1994, Madeira approved the final phase of Via RƔpida (VR1), enhancing transportation with a 3.4 km stretch connecting CampanƔrio to Ribeira Brava, including tunnels, viaducts, and bridges.

Transport Workers Threaten New 48-Hour Strike Over Pay Dispute

Transport Workers Threaten New 48-Hour Strike Over Pay Dispute

The Transport Workers' Union continues to push for fair wages and firmly states that it will not back down from its demands. Their could be new and prolonged strikes if no agreement is reached.

Hysteria and Alarmism Surrounding a Madeiran Dance Performance

Hysteria and Alarmism Surrounding a Madeiran Dance Performance

Eduardo Jesus, Madeira’s Regional Secretary for Tourism and Culture, dismisses the criticism regarding the recent controversy surrounding a dance performance at the Lisbon Tourism Exchange as exaggerated and unfounded.