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IN FOCUS Teens in Madeira Drink Less Than in Any Other Region in Portugal

Teens in Madeira Drink Less Than in Any Other Region in Portugal

Alcohol and tobacco consumption among Madeira's teens drops sharply, but new challenges emerge with increased gaming, drug use, and gambling, raising concern among public health experts.

IN FOCUS 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.

IN FOCUS Hotels Accused of Obstructing Strike by Paying Off Workers

Hotels Accused of Obstructing Strike by Paying Off Workers

How do you stop workers from exercising their democratic right to demand fair pay? You pay them off first. This, according to a union speaking on public television, was the alleged strategy during the recent strike in the hospitality sector.

Why Trump is Targeting Venezuela

Why Trump is Targeting Venezuela

Trump’s moves against Maduro’s Venezuela aren’t about drugs - they’re a power play designed to gaining leverage over Russia and reshaping the global order.

Madeira Invests €4.6 Million in Christmas and New Year Celebrations

Madeira Invests €4.6 Million in Christmas and New Year Celebrations

Madeira is preparing for one of its busiest festive seasons in recent years and a €4.6 million public investment in Christmas and year-end celebrations.

How to Buy Your Madeira Hiking Trail Ticket With Simplifica

How to Buy Your Madeira Hiking Trail Ticket With Simplifica

Everything you need to know to buy your €3 hiking trail ticket on the Simplifica website in Madeira.

Funchal's Exceptional Decline in Affordable Housing

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.

Portugal Faces More Than 25000 Pending Nationality Requests

Portugal Faces More Than 25000 Pending Nationality Requests

Over 25,000 Portuguese nationality applications remain pending at the IRN due to staff shortages, leaving applicants in administrative limbo and facing long, unresolved delays.

Second Firefighting Helicopter Unlikely to Reach Madeira in 2025

Second Firefighting Helicopter Unlikely to Reach Madeira in 2025

Despite earlier assurances, the government will most likely not be able to provide the second helicopter to support Madeira’s firefighting operations this year.

Why Airport Growth Depends on Factors Outside the Terminal

Why Airport Growth Depends on Factors Outside the Terminal

Madeira Airport has the potential to accommodate more passengers, but future growth does not depend on the size of the terminal.

Albuquerque Eyes Miami: Madeira Seeks Growth in US Travel

Albuquerque Eyes Miami: Madeira Seeks Growth in US Travel

Growth is in the air! During the celebration of Madeira’s five-million-passenger milestone, President Miguel Albuquerque eyed Miami, calling for stronger US connections and more international flights.