A wild seagull in Funchal tested positive for H5 avian influenza. President Albuquerque said authorities have activated surveillance and safety measures to prevent the virus from spreading to domestic birds and humans.
Buying property in Funchal gives just 4.8% return, below the 6.9% national average. Is the island losing appeal for investors, signaling the end of its real estate boom?
After construction restarted in 2023, land around Ponta do Pargo’s golf course doubled in price, attracting more foreign investors to the island.
Madeira’s only waste treatment plant, Meia Serra, has hit maximum capacity, processing 3,800 tons daily. Authorities are seeking short term solutions to address the problem.
LIDLs investment in Madeira has long been planned, yet nothing happened. Find out what´s going on!
With 750,000 cruise passengers expected in Madeira this year, major cruise lines plan to maintain or further increase the frequency of their visits in the coming years.
Madeira has the highest share of property searches from abroad in Portugal. At the same time, foreign property purchases in Portugal have dropped to their lowest level since 2021.
The Port of Funchal forecasts a record-breaking 2025, with over 330 cruise calls and 750,000 passengers expected, following an “exceptional” 2024 that already marked strong growth in cruise tourism.
In September 1985, Portugal introduced its first ATM, starting a new era in banking. Twenty years later, the country was seen as one of the most advanced in Europe, with machines offering many services beyond simply taking out cash.
Holiday poverty is on the rise in Europe, as for the third consecutive years, less employed people are able to afford a 1-week-holiday. Portugal ranks 4th in the EU.
The Representative of the Republic for Madeira blocked a regional law on ride-hailing services, stating the government exceeded its powers by trying to stop issuing new operator and driver licenses.
