5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Near Madeira Felt in Lisbon
A moderate 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Madeira this morning, felt weakly on the Madeira-Tore region and as far as mainland Portugal.
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Lobo Marinho Tracker: Watch The Latest Sighting In Madeira
Watch the latest Lobo Marinho sighting in Madeira which is part of a rising trend of encounters with the endangered species. Follow our Lobo Marinho Tracker for more updates and footage.
43% of Madeiran Houses Under €750 Rented Within a Day
Madeira has the highest express rental rate in Portugal for homes priced under €750 per month. In the second quarter of this year, 43% of these rentals were completed in less than 24 hours - well above the national average of 13%.
Cro Santa Cruz: Urgent Appeal for Cat Adoptions
30 kittens and 100+ cats urgently await responsible adoption at Santa Cruz’s upgraded CRO centre. Adoption is free and includes vaccines, deworming, and sterilisation.
Thoughts on The Recent Times of Madeira Facebook Survey
The recent Facebook survey got results that may come as a surprise. Here are some thoughts on why almost 2/3 want strict visitor quotas in Madeira.
Fake News! YouTube Removes Thousands of Channels from China and Russia
Google removed almost 11,000 YouTube channels and other online accounts linked to state-backed propaganda. More than 9,700 of them were connected to Russia and China.
PS Wants Traffic Limits for Rent-a-Car Vehicles in Funchal
The PS calls for restrictions on rental cars and the creation of peripheral parking areas to reduce congestion in the city’s central streets.
Paid Camping Zones Planned Near Caniçal Football Field
Machico council announced its plans for paid camping zones in Caniçal. Councillor Hugo Marques says it will bring order, income, and better facilities to a site that is currently minimally appealing.
Tourists Complain About Dirty Glass at Cabo Girão Skywalk
Visitors to Cabo Girão, among the tallest sea cliffs in Europe, criticized the dirty glass panels and neglect, insisting that with an entrance fee in place, the viewpoint should be properly cleaned and cared for.
Two Sisters Died in a Road Accident Last Week
Two elderly sisters died after their car crashed in Calheta. The accident was one of 62 road incidents reported in Madeira this past week.
Strike on Sunday to Affect Public Transport in Madeira
Horários do Funchal warns of disruptions due to Sunday’s strike for better wages.
