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The government has emphasized yesterday that renting cars with rooftop tents is illegal under existing legislation, yet this practice has been going on for many years and still continues. What did we miss?
Luxury meets logistics in Funchal this weekend, as seven superyachts make stopovers on their transatlantic journeys.
Scandinavian Airlines announced it will launch a new winter route from Copenhagen to Madeira.
With 2.6 million overnight stays from January to March - 85% from foreign visits - Madeira’s tourism industry keeps reaching new heights. Here are the most recent numbers!
Madeira will take action to protect its hiking trails and set limits on foot traffic. Digital tickets, more rangers, and higher fines will also be implemented.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s remarkable earnings in Saudi Arabia have made him the highest-paid athlete in the world for the third consecutive year. His estimated annual income stands at €245 million.
Daily police patrols at Pico do Arieiro have helped reduce traffic jams and confusion during peak hours. Visitors now face clearer rules, easier parking - though not everyone is pleased with the changes.
PSP officer in uniform goes viral for dancing in the street, connecting with the community.
Funchal is now the fastest city in Portugal to rent a home. One in four homes is rented in less than 24 hours.
“We promise to be brief,” the sign on the Funchal promenade says - yet months have passed with no update. Frustrated, people ignore the closure and climb barriers. It’s not right, but it’s also a response to silence and misguided communication.
A revealing case of how city officials use a major public inconvenience to push for putting Funchal under constant video surveillance - counting on public frustration to justify more cameras.
