Parliament Orders Study on Living Costs in Madeira
The Portuguese Assembly approved a new group to study the real cost of living in Madeira, to help guide fair funding and future economic decisions.
PS Gifts Albuquerque a Golf Ball and Memory Drug
In the Madeiran parliament today, the most cutting critique wasn’t a speech, but two memorable gifts. Paulo Cafôfo of PS Madeira greeted President Albuquerque’s 2026 budget not with applause, but with a golf ball and a box of MEMOFIX.
Madeira Plans Study for Megayacht Marina
Madeira will study building a megayacht marina in 2026, aiming to further expand the tourism sector and serve luxury yacht travelers.
Residents to Enjoy Free Access to Botanical Garden
Trade-off? After announcing that residents will need to reserve timeslots for 42 hiking trails from 2026, authorities have now revealed that residents will enjoy free access to the Madeira Botanical Garden.
Residents Can be Denied Hiking Time Slot if Quota is Reached
Madeira residents will soon need to book hiking time slots for hiking on percursos pedestres. A reserved quota ensures they compete only among themselves for access.
Fajãs of Madeira: History and Life Below the Cliffs
Madeira’s fajãs are striking cliffside formations, shaped by unique geological forces, that have presented both opportunities and challenges to the island’s people for centuries.
JPP Rejects Spending €22.7 Million on Golf Courses
Paulo Alves of JPP rejects the 2026 budget, saying it spends more then €60,000 daily on golf courses instead of addressing social needs.
Hospital Particular Introduces AI in Emergency Care
As the first medical institution in Madeira, Hospital Particular introduces AI in its emergency department, enabling faster patient processing with confidence levels of around 95%.
Madeira Airport Cancels 200 Flights, 40,000 Travelers Stranded
Madeira Airport resumed regular flights after two days of severe winds that caused about 200 cancellations, affecting more than 40,000 travelers.
Lack of Flights: Porto Santo Hotels Face Weaker Hotel Occupancy
Porto Santo’s hotel occupancy in December remains lower than the previous years, with limited flights from Lisbon highlighting the vulnerability of the island’s tourism sector.
AirBaltic Flight Struggles to Land at Madeira Airport
An AirBaltic flight faced extreme difficulty during its descent before making a last-second touchdown at Madeira Airport today.