Porto Moniz Builds Public Animal Shelter
The space will have a maximum capacity of 50 animals and accomodate both cats and dogs. The city government expects it to open in less than one year.
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Funchal's Exceptional Decline in Affordable Housing
Funchal’s affordable housing market has collapsed over the past five years. According to Idealista, homes under €200,000 now make up only 1% of listings, while mid-range properties also dropped sharply.
Chega’s Ban to Funding Mosques Declared Unconstitutional
Portugal’s constitutional affairs committee concluded that Chega’s plan to block public funds for mosques violates constitutional protections, igniting strong reactions across parliament.
PS Suggests ‘Housing First’ Plan for Homeless People in Madeira
Madeira lawmakers are debating the PS Housing First proposal, which gives homeless people homes first, then support, reflecting success rates of 70–90% in similar programmes abroad.
Portugal Among Top 10 English-Speaking Countries Globally
Portuguese rank among the world’s top 10 in English proficiency, well above the global average, with Madeira placing 4th nationally.
Emigration: 73% of 18–24 Year-Olds Consider Leaving Portugal
A new survey shows emigration intent rising across Portugal, with nearly 10% more young adults saying they want to leave the country in search of better conditions.
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!
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%.
