Madeira’s Living Costs Close to German Levels
Are rising costs making Madeira less of a dream destination? A recent documentary by German broadcaster ZDF reveals that housing and living expenses on the island now rival those in Germany.
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Play Airlines Announces Permanent Flights to Madeira in 2025
After having launched weekly flights to Madeira from October, Play Airlines decided to offer year-round flights from this year.
Bird Strike Causes Emergency Return to the Azores
On January 2nd, a bird strike caused a plane to abort its flight to Lisbon and make an emergency landing, returning to the Azores.
Workers Union Plans Direct Protests at Company Doorsteps
After the recent strike that had little result, the Hotel Workers’ Union in Madeira is planning more decisive actions, including gatherings and demonstrations in front of businesses and public offices.
Hotels Accused of Obstructing Strike by Paying Off Workers
How do you stop workers from exercising their democratic right to demand fair pay? You pay them off first. This, according to a union speaking on public television, was the alleged strategy during the recent strike in the hospitality sector.
Labor Strain and Socioeconomic Factors Drive Hospital Crisis
José Manuel Rodrigues expressed concern over the overcrowding at Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital, to a considerable extent caused by socioeconomic challenges and families struggling to care for elderly relatives.
Madeiran Hospitals Fail to Admit New Patients
Chronically understaffed Madeiran hospitals are facing pressure from all sides, with patients on stretchers in the emergency unit unable to be assigned beds.
New Cruise Passenger Tax Gets Funchal €50,000 in Only Two Days
Funchal introduced a €2 tax for cruise passengers on January 1, generating €50,000 in its first two days, with most revenue allocated to the municipality.
Three News That Tell A Story About Madeira
Three seemingly unrelated news made the headline in Madeira recently. In the big picture, they tell a rather concerning story about the island.
House Prices in Madeira Rise 12.6% in 2024
Funchal has become Portugal's third most expensive city for buyers seeking to buy a house, with prices reaching €3,542 per square meter in December 2024
Portugal Ranks as Second Most Popular Country for Americans
Portugal has been named the second most popular travel destination for Americans in 2025, according to a USTOA survey highlighting top choices, with other European countries leading the list.
