Live This Week! Upcoming Concerts in Madeira
Madeira's small but 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 deserves all our attention 💯 Check out the upcoming concerts and 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰!
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German Woman Working on Madeira Missing Since Sunday
A female German travel agency worker has been reported missing on Madeira since Sunday. She was last seen at a hotel in Caniço de Baixo.
PSD Files Protest Over TAP Flight Fare Increase to Madeira
The PSD has protested TAP’s €30 fare increase on Lisbon–Funchal and Porto–Funchal flights, warning it pushes ticket prices above €400 and exceeds the Social Mobility Subsidy limit.
31-Year-Old Igor Holewiński Went Missing, Can You Help?
A 31-year-old Polish tourist has gone missing while hiking in northern Madeira. His sister is asking anyone who may have seen him to come forward.
Funchal Has the Highest Rental Costs in Portugal
Funchal households face extreme housing costs, spending 100% of their income on rent in the Q3 2025. That is the highest rate in Portugal & more than three times than the recommended 30-33%.
Madeira's First Gender-Affirming Surgery Took Place in 1995
In 1995, doctors at a Madeira clinic performed the island’s first gender-affirming surgery, in which the patient transitioned from male to female - at the time, a highly complex procedure.
Why Portugal’s Face Veil Ban Didn’t Go Far Enough
Portugal’s recent ban on the burqa and niqab is largely symbolic. While full-face veils are now restricted, more pressing issues - such as compulsory headscarves for girls and Chega’s statements affecting religious freedom - remain unaddressed.
14% of Adults in Madeira Diagnosed With Diabetes
Diabetes affects 14% of adults in Madeira, far exceeding the European average of 9.8%. Authorities stress prevention, early detection, and lifestyle changes to reduce serious complications.
Faial Residents Rise Against New Golf Course Plans
Early resistance is forming as people in Faial launch a petition against the president’s recently announced plans to build more golf courses across the island.
Madeira Wants to Give Housing to 80% of Homeless by 2030
While no homeless people were identified in the North, Madeira recorded 177 individuals on the southern coast and aims to provide housing to 80% by 2030.
Chega's First Mayor Involved in Clash at Polling Station
Chega's first mayor was involved in a physical altercation at a polling station, which was captured on video.
