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Aerobus Ticket Prices Rise Amid Plans for All-Inclusive Tourist Pass

Aerobus Ticket Prices Rise Amid Plans for All-Inclusive Tourist Pass

Aerobus ticket prices went up slightly, as plans for the introduction of an all-inclusive tourist pass have been announced.

Pastel de Nata: A Culinary Legend, Celebrated in Madeira

Pastel de Nata: A Culinary Legend, Celebrated in Madeira

Pastel de Nata: a beloved Madeiran favorite and culinary legend with religious roots from the mainland, considered one of the 50 best things to eat in the world!

World’s Best Bartenders Compete in Madeira

World’s Best Bartenders Compete in Madeira

Madeira hosts the World Cocktail Championship for the first time, welcoming elite bartenders from 60 countries to showcase their skills

Average Price For a House in Madeira Now €525,000

Average Price For a House in Madeira Now €525,000

Prices for houses are rising further. SĂŁo Vicente is taking the lead with a massive 46% increase in prices over the last 12 months.

TVDE Association Sues Madeira Government

TVDE Association Sues Madeira Government

The TVDE Association decided to sue the government for imposing unfair practices, while President Albuquerque says he could not care less about lawsuits.

Woman, 44, Murdered in Machico, Leaving Behind 2 Children

Woman, 44, Murdered in Machico, Leaving Behind 2 Children

A 44-year-old beautician has been murdered in Machico, leaving her two young children motherless. The primary suspect is her husband who subsequently attempted suicide. The incident could be classified as the first femicide in Madeira this year.

President Albuquerque's Firestorm of Denial

President Albuquerque's Firestorm of Denial

President Albuquerque who resumed his Porto Santo beach vacation as the 2024 fires escalated, sees "limited impact" and claims "correct procedures" have been applied. Who is he kidding?

Survey Reveals Growing Concerns About Safety in Madeira

Survey Reveals Growing Concerns About Safety in Madeira

A recent survey by Jornal da Madeira highlights a rising sense of insecurity among residents, a feeling that coincides with an increase in the crime rate.

Tourists Now Pay €3 Waste Tax on Seven Hiking Trails

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

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 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.