IN FOCUS €5,000 Monthly Stall Rents: Calls for Reform at Mercado dos Lavradores

€5,000 Monthly Stall Rents: Calls for Reform at Mercado dos Lavradores

Politics is now focusing on Mercado dos Lavradores, where it emerged that sellers pay up to €5,000 per month for stalls, leaving little room for fair pricing or honest practices.

IN FOCUS Madeira Faces Record Migration & Vanishing Youth, as Women Outnumber Men

Madeira Faces Record Migration & Vanishing Youth, as Women Outnumber Men

Madeira's population increases due to record migration, but the ongoing decline in the youth demographic raises concerns. The female population now outnumbers men by over 12%.

IN FOCUS Madeira’s Foreign Population Grows by 19.2%

Madeira’s Foreign Population Grows by 19.2%

Madeira sees a 19.2% increase in foreign residents. Find out where they're from and who are the top 5 foreign nationalities in Madeira.

U-Turn! Residents Can Now Access Trails Without Online Booking

U-Turn! Residents Can Now Access Trails Without Online Booking

As announced today, Madeira residents no longer need to register their hike on Simplifica, allowing spontaneous access while visitor controls remain,

Political Parties Clash Over Sale of Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital

Political Parties Clash Over Sale of Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital

Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital in Madeira will be sold, with political parties opposing the decision due to care shortages and public interest concerns.

Ponta do Sol Announces Estrada dos Anjos Project

Ponta do Sol Announces Estrada dos Anjos Project

Ponta do Sol intends to partially cover Estrada dos Anjos, following the Tabua-Ribeira Brava model, to ensure safety while preserving the landscape.

SIGA Launches New Pre-Paid Bus Tickets for Tourists

SIGA Launches New Pre-Paid Bus Tickets for Tourists

Today, SIGA launched a new range of pre-paid bus passes designed for tourists, filling a long-standing gap in Madeira’s local public transport offering.

5% of Hiking Slots Reserved for Madeirans

5% of Hiking Slots Reserved for Madeirans

5% of hiking slots are reserved for residents. Since they make up only 2% of hikers, the president of the IFCN considers this quota sufficient, all while arguably struggling to defend the law.

Câmara de Lobos: Today a Reference Parish, Says Mayor

Câmara de Lobos: Today a Reference Parish, Says Mayor

Freguesia de Câmara de Lobos celebrated its 596th anniversary yesterday, with the mayor emphasizing the parish’s growth and declaring it now holds “reference” status.

Fixed Speed Radars Coming to Madeira This Year

Fixed Speed Radars Coming to Madeira This Year

Madeira will receive fixed speed cameras on Via Rápida and Via Expresso this year.

Police Apprehends Man Who Set Fire to CR7 Statue

Police Apprehends Man Who Set Fire to CR7 Statue

The young man who set fire to Cristiano Ronaldo’s statue earlier today, was apprehended by PSP Madeira and taken to hospital for urgent psychiatric evaluation.