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Madeira's tourism industry hit a record €756.7 million in 2024, growing 15.3%. Key figures show increases in revenue, occupancy, and visitor numbers, with German, UK and Portuguese markets driving growth.
It's where things end: CARAM is Madeira’s main slaughterhouse, overseeing the slaughter of thousands of animals annually and providing employment to 44 people.
Authorities in Madeira have issued warnings for strong winds and high waves tomorrow, urging residents and visitors to stay safe and avoid walking near the sea.
Santa Cruz City Hall has denied claims that an Islamic Cultural Center is being created in the municipality, calling social media reports ‘completely false’ and warning that lies and unfounded accusations are being used to spread fear and misinformation.
ACIF-CCIM reportedly opposed the minimum wage increase, arguing it exceeds productivity growth. This reasoning clearly oversimplifies the issue: productivity tells only part of the story.
There is broad consensus to raise Madeira's minimum wage to €980 in 2026, reflecting a €65 or 7,1% increase from the current rate of €915.
TAP Air Portugal has become Europe’s second-cheapest airline in 2025, according to AirAdvisor.
A new study, set to conclude by the end of 2026, will outline plans to duplicate the expressway between Ribeira Brava and Calheta in two phases, adding an additional lane in each direction.
The IFCN has closed all classified hiking trails in Madeira starting tomorrow due to severe weather, including heavy rain and strong winds expected to reach Madeira today.
Porto Santo has launched a €6.1 million public tender for the first phase of its second course.
After almost a week of intense searching by family and friends, 31-year-old Polish tourist Igor Holewiński was found dead today in a remote mountain area of Santana.