Madeira Plans €980 Minimum Wage by 2026
There is broad consensus to raise Madeira's minimum wage to €980 in 2026, reflecting a €65 or 7,1% increase from the current rate of €915.
TAP Air Portugal Ranked 2nd Cheapest European Airline in 2025
TAP Air Portugal has become Europe’s second-cheapest airline in 2025, according to AirAdvisor.
Ribeira Brava - Calheta Expressway Extension
A new study, set to conclude by the end of 2026, will outline plans to duplicate the expressway between Ribeira Brava and Calheta in two phases, adding an additional lane in each direction.
Stormy Weather Forecast: All Hiking Trails Closed
The IFCN has closed all classified hiking trails in Madeira starting tomorrow due to severe weather, including heavy rain and strong winds expected to reach Madeira today.
Porto Santo Starts €6.1 Million Public Tender for 2nd Golf Course
Porto Santo has launched a €6.1 million public tender for the first phase of its second course.
Missing Polish Tourist Found Dead in Madeira Mountains
After almost a week of intense searching by family and friends, 31-year-old Polish tourist Igor Holewiński was found dead today in a remote mountain area of Santana.
Live This Week! Upcoming Concerts in Madeira
Madeira's small but 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 deserves all our attention 💯 Check out the upcoming concerts and 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰!
Are Strikes in Madeira Hard, Because Everyone Knows Everyone?
Are strikes in Madeira hard, because everyone knows everyone? A union speaker highlighted this challenge today during a protest against the Labour Package, which threatens to roll back workers’ rights and weaken job security.
Polish Officials Monitor Search Operation for Igor Holewiński
Polish officials are following the search for the missing Igor Holewiński, as his family calls for experienced hikers to help with the rescue operation in the coming days.
Madeira Street Arts Festival 2025 Started Today
The 7th Madeira Street Arts Festival started earlier today, launching three colorful days of stunning performances across Funchal and Calheta.
Centuries-Old Trees in Fanal Now Shielded by Fences
The IFCN has finally moved to protect Fanal’s UNESCO World Heritage site by fencing off centuries-old trees to control visitor impact, implementing visitor pathways, and announcing that paid parking may be introduced.
