Calls for Closure of Fanal Forest to Protect UNESCO Heritage
Fanal, part of Madeira’s UNESCO forest, faces erosion, damaged trees, and ecological imbalance from heavy tourism. Should the site be temporarily closed to recover?
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Funchal Marina Gets Plastic Recycling Machine
Funchal Marina gets a plastic recycling machine that can turn plastic collected from the sea into everyday items.
Funchal Discusses Public Pet Crematorium and Pet Cemetery
Funchal considers a public pet crematorium and cemetery, giving families humane, affordable end-of-life options for animals - avoiding incineration with waste or informal backyard burials.
TVDE Association Denounces Police Inaction and Licensing Delays
The Associação Nacional Movimento TVDE criticized Funchal police for allegedly dismissing a driver’s verbal assault complaint and condemned the suspension of new driver licensing.
JPP Wants "At Least" One New Supermarket Chain in Madeira
Funchal's JPP candidate vows to fight Funchal’s rising food prices, promising to bring a new supermarket chain to boost competition, ease families’ burden, and challenge government inaction.
Uber, Bolt? Madeira Wants to Suspend New TVDE Licenses
Madeira’s government wants to pause new TVDE licenses until December 31. Officials say it ensures balance, though the TVDE Association and platforms disagree.
President Sends Immigration Law Back to Parliament
Portugal’s top court struck down major parts of a new immigration law, citing threats to family unity and legal rights. The ruling forces President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to return it to Parliament.
Madeira Traffic Statistics: It’s Going Up!
The latest traffic statistics show a steady rise in Madeira’s vehicle flow, alongside growing fuel consumption - even as electric vehicle numbers continue to climb.
€140/Night: Affordable Homes Listed on Airbnb
The Confiança coalition is accusing Funchal officials of allowing affordable housing units in a publicly supported project to be used as tourist rentals.
Fake News! YouTube Removes Thousands of Channels from China and Russia
Google removed almost 11,000 YouTube channels and other online accounts linked to state-backed propaganda. More than 9,700 of them were connected to Russia and China.
Dozens Protest for Higher Wages and Right to Strike in Madeira
About 50 union workers gathered today outside Quinta Vigia to demand better wages and the right to strike. Despite repeated requests directed at the government, “not even a simple response” has been given to them.
