Seven Mega-Yachts Visit Funchal Over the Weekend
Luxury meets logistics in Funchal this weekend, as seven superyachts make stopovers on their transatlantic journeys.
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How Brief is Brief? A Call for Transparency
“We promise to be brief,” the sign on the Funchal promenade says - yet months have passed with no update. Frustrated, people ignore the closure and climb barriers. It’s not right, but it’s also a response to silence and misguided communication.
Authorities Argue That CCTV is Needed to Pursue Pranksters
A revealing case of how city officials use a major public inconvenience to push for putting Funchal under constant video surveillance - counting on public frustration to justify more cameras.
Jardim Municipal Could be Closed at Night, Due to Vandalism
Due to repeated vandalism, Funchal Mayor Cristina Pedra is considering restricting nighttime access to the city’s historic Jardim Municipal.
Safety Beats Privacy? Funchal Installs CCTV Surveillance
Funchal installs 44 surveillance cameras across 38 sites to improve public safety. Authorities say the system will aid police response and crime prevention.
Where to Donate Clothes in Funchal?
Got clothes you no longer wear? Have some used clothing in good condition that deserves a second life? Put the meaning back in the fabric and donate!
Baltazar Dias Theatre Celebrates 175 Years with Ennio Morricone
Yesterday's 175th anniversayry concert of the Municipal Band of Funchal in the Baltazar Dias Theatre featured a powerful tribute to the - now deceased - maestro, Ennio Morricone (*1928 - †2020).
Prime Minister LuĂs Montenegro Spends Easter Holiday in Madeira
The Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro arrived in Madeira where he spent time with his family in Funchal. During his visit, he will also attend a PSD campaign event.
House Rental Prices in Funchal Climb 9 Times Faster Than in Lisbon
Funchal is on track to close the gap and claim the infamous title of Portugal's most expensive city, with rental prices for houses rising nine times faster than in Lisbon.
TAP Launches Direct Flights Between Faro and Madeira
TAP Air Portugal launches a direct Faro-Madeira route, operating twice weekly from June 2 to September 11, with round-trip fares starting at €240.
Monte Toboggan Sled Ride Faces Long Queue Again
Early in the year and with sunshine beaming over Funchal, crowds are lining up for the Monte Toboggan rides once more.
