Madeira Expects 57 Cruise Ships This Month
Madeira expects 57 cruise ships to arrive in Funchal this month, including 12 scheduled for New Year’s Eve on December 31.
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Madeira Invests €4.6 Million in Christmas and New Year Celebrations
Madeira is preparing for one of its busiest festive seasons in recent years and a €4.6 million public investment in Christmas and year-end celebrations.
FĂłrum Madeira Christmas Market Starts in 2 Days
FĂłrum Madeira will celebrate the season with its Christmas Market, running from November 26 to December 23, offering regional products and festive shows in the central square.
Ronaldo Announces Madeira Wedding for Summer 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina RodrĂguez have announced plans to marry in Madeira following the 2026 World Cup.
Machico Murder: Javier Wolff Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
In the Machico murder case, a court sentenced Javier Wolff to 20 years in prison for the murder of his 44-year-old wife, Sofia Gonçalves, a mother of two who was killed by blows to the head while she slept.
Café Madeira: Fazenda Sá Starts Producing Local Coffee
The Sá family’s Fazenda Sá brings Madeira coffee to life, with young plants covering half the farm, limited guided visits, and a focus on high-quality local production.
Why Madeira’s ACIF-CCIM Is Wrong About The Minimum Wage
ACIF-CCIM reportedly opposed the minimum wage increase, arguing it exceeds productivity growth. This reasoning clearly oversimplifies the issue: productivity tells only part of the story.
Madeira Street Arts Festival 2025 Started Today
The 7th Madeira Street Arts Festival started earlier today, launching three colorful days of stunning performances across Funchal and Calheta.
Funchal Teleférico Halts Operations After Technical Failure
An electronic fault caused the Funchal Teleférico to stop working. Passengers were briefly trapped, and repairs are expected to be finished by tomorrow, when service is scheduled to resume.
The Battle of Funchal: Germany’s Assault During World War I
During the Great War, German submarines repeatedly attacked Funchal, carrying out a severe assault on Portuguese territory.
Do Rental Car Companies Vandalize Each Others Cars to Survive?
An entrepreneur accuses rival rental car companies of vandalizing each other’s fleets in Funchal, with scratched cars and slashed tires. The rapidly growing sector appears to have become a hornets’ nest, where everyone fights for survival.
