PS Wants Traffic Limits for Rent-a-Car Vehicles in Funchal
The PS calls for restrictions on rental cars and the creation of peripheral parking areas to reduce congestion in the city’s central streets.
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Two Sisters Died in a Road Accident Last Week
Two elderly sisters died after their car crashed in Calheta. The accident was one of 62 road incidents reported in Madeira this past week.
Madeira Airport Traffic Grows 14.9% in May Compared to Last Year
Passenger traffic at Madeira’s airports rose by 13.8% in May 2025 compared to the same month last year, driven mainly by a rise in international travel.
Madeira Extends Via Rápida From Ribeira Brava to Ponta do Sol
Madeira’s government plans to extend the VR1 from Ribeira Brava to Ponta do Sol to address the rising and unresolved traffic congestion in Western Madeira
Motorcyclist Dies Two Days After Serious Crash in Funchal
A motorcyclist critically injured in a crash on Funchal’s Caminho dos Pretos has died after spending two days in intensive care.
Transport in Madeira: Key Stats for the First Quarter of 2025
8% more cable car revenue, 16.5% more cruise passengers, and a 10% rise in road accidents — here are the latest transport stats from Madeira’s busy first quarter of 2025.
Porto Moniz Opens New Parking Area for 135 Cars
A new privately funded parking lot has opened in central Porto Moniz, adding 135 parking spaces.
Authorities Argue That CCTV is Needed to Pursue Pranksters
A revealing case of how city officials use a major public inconvenience to push for putting Funchal under constant video surveillance - counting on public frustration to justify more cameras.
Cyclist Dies After Road Accident in Funchal
A 30-year-old cyclist has tragically died from injuries sustained in a road accident in Funchal yesterday, marking the fourth fatal traffic incident on Madeira's roads in 2025.
Portugal Debates Lowering Blood Alcohol Limit for Drivers to 0.02%
Portugal debates lowering the blood alcohol limit for all drivers to 0.02%, as one in every four drivers killed in road accidents had a blood alcohol level of 0.5 g/l or higher. Will this measure prevent people from drinking and driving?
Police Increase Speeding Inspections to Cut Accidents
Speeding in Madeira? You might want to take your foot off the gas - not just because the police currently have their eyes and radars on you.
