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Lynx Bores Died

Lynx Bores Died

Lynx Bores has died as a result of severe health complications following sedation.

Lynx Bores Fighting For Survival After Tranquilizer Incident

Lynx Bores Fighting For Survival After Tranquilizer Incident

Lynx Bores, recently reunited with his family, is now fighting for his life. The beloved animal is in critical condition after being sedated.

Praça do Município Under Threat? Underground Parking Faces Resistance

Praça do Município Under Threat? Underground Parking Faces Resistance

Residents fiercely oppose plans to build a car park under the historic Praça do Município, fearing damage to the square and surrounding landmarks.

Number Of Doctors In Madeira On The Rise, Most Of Them Are Women

Number Of Doctors In Madeira On The Rise, Most Of Them Are Women

Madeira reported an increase in doctors and nurses, improving healthcare service availability and quality in 2023.

Record: 43% Of Funchal-Apartments On Sale Come With A Swimming Pool

Record: 43% Of Funchal-Apartments On Sale Come With A Swimming Pool

Funchal tops Portugal's list for apartments with pool access, and the price difference is surprisingly low.

Funchal: 26-Year-Old Man Suffers Serious Injuries In 40-Meter Fall From Cliff

Funchal: 26-Year-Old Man Suffers Serious Injuries In 40-Meter Fall From Cliff

A 26-year-old Nepalese man fell 40 meters from a cliff in the early hours of sunday morning and suffered serious injuries.

National Guard Discovers Lynx In Funchal Home

National Guard Discovers Lynx In Funchal Home

A wild lynx (caracal), found in a private residence in Funchal, was illegally transported to Madeira, raising concerns about exotic pet ownership.

Livraria Esperança – Madeira’s Timeless Cultural Treasure

Livraria Esperança – Madeira’s Timeless Cultural Treasure

Never heard of Livraria Esperança? It's the bookstore that defies time with its unique and captivating history. Schedule a visit!

Eric Clapton Buys €1.5 Million Villa in Madeira

Eric Clapton Buys €1.5 Million Villa in Madeira

79-year-old Eric Clapton purchased a traditional Madeiran quinta in Santa Maria Maior, Funchal, earlier this year.

The First Ever Encuentro de Tango Argentino in Madeira

The First Ever Encuentro de Tango Argentino in Madeira

Care about Tango? The Association Solo Tango is scheduling a 3-day event in June with more dates to follow. Relive the Golden Age of Argentine Tango!

Military Exercise In Funchal Scheduled For Tomorrow

Military Exercise In Funchal Scheduled For Tomorrow

Residents in SĂŁo Martinho should expect to hear gunshots tomorrow evening due to a scheduled military exercise in the RG3 zone.