Despite Support, More Than 90% of Madeirans Find Tourism Excessive
While 92% of residents think tourist numbers are "high" or "very high," 90.4% have a favorable view of tourism's impact on Madeira. Does this suggest a contradiction?
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UFO Over Madeira Identified as Meteor
Viral videos of a glowing object over Madeira and Porto Santo have sparked curiosity, with experts now confirming it was a meteor during the Geminid shower.
UFO Sighting in Madeira: Here's What We Know
Last night, an unidentified flying object (UFO) lit up the skies over Madeira and Porto Santo. What could it be?
Moooh-mentum: More Cows, Fewer Farmers in Madeira
Madeira's agricultural landscape in 2023 sees more cows and fewer farmers. While cattle numbers rise, the farming population shrinks, with older, more educated farmers leading the way.
90% of Funchal-Residents Feel Safe Despite Security Paradox
Funchal study shows 90% of residents feel safe, while highlighting key challenges like domestic violence and youth well-being.
President Albuquerque Blames Drugs for Rise in Homelessness
Miguel Albuquerque says that synthetic drug use is the main cause for the rise in homelessness in Madeira.
11 People Have Died in Road Accidents in Madeira This Year
On average, Madeira records one fatal road accident every month, with the total number of accidents steadily increasing. Speeding remains the primary cause of these incidents.
Mobility Subsidy Law Revised After CTT Excluded Immigrants
The Mobility Subsidy Law allows Madeiran residents to travel to the mainland for just €77. However, CTT recently withheld the subsidy from certain groups. In response, the Portuguese government plans to revise the law to address these inequalities.
Foreign Buyers Make Up 42.5% of Madeira’s Real Estate Demand
The figure comes from search data on Idealista.pt and should be interpreted with caution. Local buyers, who are often better informed and rely on alternative sources, may not use Idealista.pt as frequently for real estate searches.
Madeira Honors International Day Against Violence Toward Women
Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed by a partner or family member. With these numbers in mind, Madeira marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with a series of events at the Legislative Assembly.
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.
