Madeira Triumphs at World Travel Awards Europe 2025
Madeira again won several major prizes at the 2025 World Travel Awards Europe, being recognized as Europe's Leading Island Destination for the 11th consecutive year
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Video Shows Navy Shooting at Boat Smuggling Cocaine
The French Navy released infrared video showing a high-speed boat carrying 2.4 tons of cocaine off Madeira, stopped after firing on its engines to detain the crew
Real Estate Prices in Madeira Continue to Fall in Q2 2025
The median price for real estate in Madeira is falling for the second consecutive quarter. Despite annual growth, property sales have also sharply declined - here's what could happen next!
Faial Residents Rise Against New Golf Course Plans
Early resistance is forming as people in Faial launch a petition against the president’s recently announced plans to build more golf courses across the island.
White Tsunami: Navy Seizes 2.4 Tons of Cocaine off Madeira
Authorities seized 2.4 tons of cocaine worth €128 million off Madeira after a French Navy operation, part of a joint effort targeting Europe’s escalating cocaine trade.
Parliament Orders Study on Living Costs in Madeira
The Portuguese Assembly approved a new group to study the real cost of living in Madeira, to help guide fair funding and future economic decisions.
Rental Cars Reach 102,852 Bookings, €17M in Revenue
First ever public data on Madeira’s rental cars is here! In Q1 2025: 102,852 rentals, €17.07M revenue, 11,069 vehicles, mostly rented by German, Portuguese, and Polish tourists.
Chega’s Claim on TVDE Law: Political Rhetoric, Not Legal Reality
Chega MP Francisco Gomes claims Madeira can regulate TVDE services using EU law and regional autonomy, but his conclusions are clearly wrong -raising the question of whether they are deliberate.
Madeira Wants to Give Housing to 80% of Homeless by 2030
While no homeless people were identified in the North, Madeira recorded 177 individuals on the southern coast and aims to provide housing to 80% by 2030.
President: Growth More Important Than Highest Minimum Wage
During their 2025 election campaign, the PSD promised a €1,200 minimum wage. Now, after the local elections, the president suggests the minimum wage could end up being even lower than in other parts of Portugal.
13% of Funchal Homes Sold In Less Than 7 Days
Time is money in Funchal’s housing market: around 13% of homes sold in less than a week, although this figure was already higher in previous periods.
