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Passengers Slam Madeira’s New Public Transport System

Passengers Slam Madeira’s New Public Transport System

Madeira has made significant progress in improving public transportation on the island. However, not everything is going as planned: SIGA seems barely able to cope with the increasing demand, and longstanding issues remain unresolved.

30 New Nurses Join SESARAM to Strengthen Health Services

30 New Nurses Join SESARAM to Strengthen Health Services

An additional 30 nurses have joined Madeira's public healthcare services, providing immediate support. Over the past decade, more than 700 nurses have been recruited to strengthen the region's healthcare system.

Young Father from Câmara de Lobos Seeks Help in Cancer Fight

Young Father from Câmara de Lobos Seeks Help in Cancer Fight

A 27-year-old father of two from Câmara de Lobos is seeking support through GoFundMe to fight advanced testicular cancer and overwhelming financial challenges. Can you help?

Xenophobic Backlash Against Foreigners Queuing at DRETT

Xenophobic Backlash Against Foreigners Queuing at DRETT

A video displaying a large number of foreigners peacefully queuing at the IMT in Funchal has led to a biased backlash online. The reaction can partly be explained in the context of the industry's push for cheap labor from low-income countries.

Traffic on Madeira’s Via Rápida Rises by 5.3% in 2024

Traffic on Madeira’s Via Rápida Rises by 5.3% in 2024

President Albuquerque links a 5.3% traffic rise on Via Rápida in 2024 to improved living conditions, signaling progress in residents’ financial stability. He stresses that new Investments and public transport are the answer to Madeira’s traffic crisis.

Portuguese Fear World War III as Trump Returns

Portuguese Fear World War III as Trump Returns

Amid growing geopolitical tensions and as reported by CNN Portugal, a new poll shows that World War III is the largest fear in Portugal in 2025.

Pingo Doce vs. Continente: Which Supermarket Offers the Best Prices?

Pingo Doce vs. Continente: Which Supermarket Offers the Best Prices?

Pingo Doce or Continente? Some of you might already have a clear picture of this, but the outcome for the second half of 2024 is a close call. Here is Portugal’s cheapest supermarket.

Madeira’s Living Costs Close to German Levels

Madeira’s Living Costs Close to German Levels

Are rising costs making Madeira less of a dream destination? A recent documentary by German broadcaster ZDF reveals that housing and living expenses on the island now rival those in Germany.

Labor Strain and Socioeconomic Factors Drive Hospital Crisis

Labor Strain and Socioeconomic Factors Drive Hospital Crisis

José Manuel Rodrigues expressed concern over the overcrowding at Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital, to a considerable extent caused by socioeconomic challenges and families struggling to care for elderly relatives.

The Best of Funchal’s 2025 Fireworks: Views from Air, Sea & Land

The Best of Funchal’s 2025 Fireworks: Views from Air, Sea & Land

Experience the most stunning and breathtaking captures of the fireworks that illuminated Funchal’s sky in the early morning hours, as seen from the unique perspectives of air, sea, and land.

Only 2 Out of 1,200 Pestana Employees Strike for Higher Wages

Only 2 Out of 1,200 Pestana Employees Strike for Higher Wages

Only 2 of 1,200 Pestana employees all over Madeira decided to join the strike for better wages. Why is that?