Portugal’s President: Symbolic Figure With Real Power
Between ceremony and authority, Portugal’s presidency reveals its influence at decisive moments. Here’s what the Portuguese President can - and cannot - do under the Constitution.
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Madeira’s Large White: First European Butterfly Declared Extinct
As the first European butterfly to disappear, the Madeiran Large White, once common across Madeira and even Funchal, has been declared officially extinct by the IUCN.
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President Albuquerque Blames Drugs for Rise in Homelessness
Miguel Albuquerque says that synthetic drug use is the main cause for the rise in homelessness in Madeira.
Sculpted by Time: Madeira’s Impossible Mountain Ridges
Discover the fascinating geological story behind the razor-thin mountain ridges and steep valleys of Madeira's central massif.
Ronaldo Given One-Month Ban and 255-Euro Fine
Portuguese FA bans Ronaldo for one month and fines him 255 euros after leaving national team camp early.
Swiss Tourist Dies After Cardiac Arrest at Doca do Cavacas
A Swiss man around 60 years old died after cardiac arrest at Funchal's Doca do Cavacas beach despite emergency response.
Shotgun Man Spotted Hunting Partridges at Ponta de São Lourenço
A man with a shotgun was seen hunting partridges at Ponta de São Lourenço, a protected area where hunting is forbidden and tourists frequently walk.
Caniçal Port Receives 27 Million Euro Investment for Expansion
The Commercial Port of Caniçal will receive 27 million euros to expand its facilities, including landfill extension and new cranes, to double cargo handling capacity.
President Accuses Left of Manipulating Housing Protests
Miguel Albuquerque claims extreme left manipulates housing protests, defending Madeira's public housing construction approach.
Youth Party Warns Housing Crisis Continues
Juventude JPP warns housing remains unaffordable for Madeiran youth five decades after 1974 revolution
New EU Packaging Rules May Impact Consumer Prices in Madeira
New European packaging regulations set to take effect could affect prices as businesses adapt to stricter waste and recycling rules.