Ponta do Sol Plans to Reopen Lugar de Baixo Marina
Ponta do Sol plans to reopen the Lugar de Baixo marina, turning the failed project into a seaside leisure area by 2027 at the latest.
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Charity Urges Madeira to Protect Pets From Storm Charles
Animal charity Ajuda a Alimentar Cães is urging Madeira residents to bring pets indoors as storm Charles brings heavy rain and strong wind to the islands.
Câmara de Lobos Readies Shelters Ahead of Storm Charles
Câmara de Lobos is preparing community centers and a school pavilion as emergency shelters, as IPMA issues red and orange weather warnings for storm Charles.
Madeira Tests Emergency Alert SMS Ahead of Storm
Madeira's Civil Protection service tests a preventive SMS alert system this afternoon, sent in Portuguese and English, as a red weather warning approaches.
Madeira's Trade Surplus Shrinks to €54.3 Million
Madeira's trade surplus with foreign countries fell 63.2% to €54.3 million in the first nine months of 2026, as imports rose and exports fell.
Madeira to March for Housing Rights on November 14
A Funchal march for housing rights on November 14 joins a national protest day, as DREM data shows Madeira's home prices up 18.3 percent.
New Hospital Will Not Fix Madeira's Health Problems, Workers Say
Unions and health professionals told PS-Madeira that the new hospital alone will not solve staff shortages and long-standing problems in regional health care.
Teen Asks Politicians How Young People Will Afford Homes
A 16-year-old at an autonomy event raised housing affordability as his generation's biggest worry.
Madeira Under Yellow Rain Warning on Thursday
IPMA puts Madeira's south coast and mountain areas under a yellow rain warning on Thursday and Friday, with heavy showers and possible thunderstorms.
Four Tuberculosis Cases Identified in Câmara de Lobos
SESARAM has identified four tuberculosis cases in a residential area of Câmara de Lobos. The patients are isolated and a contingency plan is active.
Madeirans Among the Most Likely to Use Savings to Pay Off Debts
Only 31% of consumers in Madeira and the Azores would keep their savings rather than clear their debts, the lowest share in Portugal, an Intrum report finds.
