Tourists Now Pay €3 Waste Tax on Seven Hiking Trails
The new waste tax has just taken effect on the island's most popular trails and will extend to over 30 hiking routes starting in January.
Aedes aegypti Drives Mosquito Repellent Sales in Madeira
It's mosquito season, and this year's warm, wet climate has led to a surge in the use of repellents. While many locals remain unconcerned, authorities emphasize prevention against dengue.
Madeira Buys 805 Homes to Confront Housing Crisis
Madeira’s government is investing €128 million by 2026 to acquire 805 affordable rental homes, addressing the region’s housing crisis.
Bolt Launches Guided Tours Serving Tourism From Cruise Ships!
Taxis want a slice of the pie! Starting next Friday, tourists from cruise ships can book trips through the Bolt app.
Real-Estate Prices Expected to Keep Climbing in 2025
The market shows no signs of cooling, as a concerning real estate trend continues to impact society: limited housing supply, low interest rates, and high demand are likely to keep housing prices rising in 2025.
Madeiran Sentenced to 13 Years in Indonesia for Drug Trafficking
Rui Viana is sentenced to 13 years in prison. He escapes the death penalty for drug trafficking in Indonesia - but will he be serving time in Portugal?
€2.56 Million Robot Will Soon Perform Surgeries in Madeira
The Da Vinci Xi robot can cut, sew, or move tissues during operations, enabling minimally invasive surgeries and reducing recovery time.
New Law Empowers Municipalities to Regulate Short-Term Rentals
A new law in Portugal grants municipalities the power to regulate short-term rental accommodations (AL), marking a shift towards decentralization.
40-Year-Old Madeira Buses Roaming The Streets of England
Diário de NotĂcias da Madeira reports that old Rodoeste buses, replaced by newer models, are now roaming the streets of England, where they have found a new life and different purpose.
14 Kilograms of Heroin Seized in Major Drug Bust in Funchal
Police in Funchal have seized more than 14 kilograms of heroin and 9 kilograms of MDMA in what has proven to be the largest drug bust in Portugal this year.
Homeless Man Tries to Sell Puppy for 50 Euros in Funchal
A young homeless man attempted to sell a puppy for 50 euros in the streets of Funchal.
