Madeira Will Limit Access to Popular Hiking Trails
Madeira will take action to protect its hiking trails and set limits on foot traffic. Digital tickets, more rangers, and higher fines will also be implemented.
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Is President Albuquerque Guilty? His Defense Tells a Story
From a psychological perspective, President Albuquerque's defense strategy would make perfect sense if he were guilty. Hereâs why.
Quercus Calls Golf Courses on Agricultural Land âCriminalâ
Quercus warned that, despite record tourism profits, Madeiraâs new golf projects waste public funds and rely on subsidies. The group further declared that promoting golf courses and associated real estate on agricultural land is a âcriminalâ practice.
Santa Cruz Christmas Program 2025: Complete Schedule
Christmas is coming to Santa Cruz! Celebrations start tomorrow. See here the complete schedule as announced today.
Machico Murder: Javier Wolff Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
In the Machico murder case, a court sentenced Javier Wolff to 20 years in prison for the murder of his 44-year-old wife, Sofia Gonçalves, a mother of two who was killed by blows to the head while she slept.
Chegaâs Ban to Funding Mosques Declared Unconstitutional
Portugalâs constitutional affairs committee concluded that Chegaâs plan to block public funds for mosques violates constitutional protections, igniting strong reactions across parliament.
Madeiran Rental Car Companies Raise Alarm at New Law
Car rentals in Madeira raise alarm as new regulations impose strict parking requirements, electric vehicle quotas, and a two-euro daily fee
PS Suggests âHousing Firstâ Plan for Homeless People in Madeira
Madeira lawmakers are debating the PS Housing First proposal, which gives homeless people homes first, then support, reflecting success rates of 70â90% in similar programmes abroad.
Mohammed bin Salman: Kingdom of Fear
Mohamemd Bin Salman is no ordinary prince. Backed by Ronaldo, and welcomed in the White House, he rules a kingdom of fear, relentlessly targeting Christianism, women, and even his own family.
Café Madeira: Fazenda Så Starts Producing Local Coffee
The SĂĄ familyâs Fazenda SĂĄ brings Madeira coffee to life, with young plants covering half the farm, limited guided visits, and a focus on high-quality local production.
Portugal Among Top 10 English-Speaking Countries Globally
Portuguese rank among the worldâs top 10 in English proficiency, well above the global average, with Madeira placing 4th nationally.