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Digital Nomads Struggle with Rental Costs in Madeira

Digital Nomads Struggle with Rental Costs in Madeira

Madeira's growing rental prices have started causing concern among digital nomads. The new cost of housing is forcing some to seek alternative destinations.

Madeira’s Foreign Population Grows by 19.2%

Madeira’s Foreign Population Grows by 19.2%

Madeira sees a 19.2% increase in foreign residents. Find out where they're from and who are the top 5 foreign nationalities in Madeira.

Madeira Friends Launches Tech Lab for Young Innovators

Madeira Friends Launches Tech Lab for Young Innovators

Young people are invited to join the Madeira Friends Tech Lab, a free program connecting local youth with experienced mentors worldwide to build prototypes, explore artificial intelligence, and strengthen Madeira’s role in global technology.

Madeira TVDE Law Declared Unconstitutional

Madeira TVDE Law Declared Unconstitutional

The Representative of the Republic for Madeira blocked a regional law on ride-hailing services, stating the government exceeded its powers by trying to stop issuing new operator and driver licenses.

Horários do Funchal Sets Final Deadline for Old Tickets

Horários do Funchal Sets Final Deadline for Old Tickets

Horários do Funchal has set a final deadline for loading and using old pre-purchased urban travel tickets, allowing passengers to use HF passes.

Firefighter Arrested In Shocking Domestic Violence Case

Firefighter Arrested In Shocking Domestic Violence Case

A shocking case of domestic violence in Madeira saw a firefighter detained after CCTV captured him brutally assaulting his wife before their nine-year-old son.

Tourist Dies After Being Rescued From Water at Praia Formosa

Tourist Dies After Being Rescued From Water at Praia Formosa

This evening, a swimmer was found unconscious, lying face down in the waters off Praia Formosa beach. Despite efforts by emergency teams, attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.

Housing Prices in Madeira Rise 15.9%, Reaching Record Levels

Housing Prices in Madeira Rise 15.9%, Reaching Record Levels

Housing prices in Madeira continue to rise, with the average cost per square meter increasing by €306 - a year-on-year increase of nearly 16%.

TVDE Association Denounces Police Inaction and Licensing Delays

TVDE Association Denounces Police Inaction and Licensing Delays

The Associação Nacional Movimento TVDE criticized Funchal police for allegedly dismissing a driver’s verbal assault complaint and condemned the suspension of new driver licensing.

Funchal in Solidarity, as Government Calls Out Russian Aggression

Funchal in Solidarity, as Government Calls Out Russian Aggression

Madeira’s Ukrainian community marked the 34th independence day with a public march in Funchal. A government representative reaffirmed support and called out Russian aggression.

Garajau Cable Car Vandalized Overnight

Garajau Cable Car Vandalized Overnight

Last night, unknown individuals gained access to the Garajau Cable Car and spray-painted one of its cabins.