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IN FOCUS Chega Leader Calls for Salazar-Style Rule in Madeira

Chega Leader Calls for Salazar-Style Rule in Madeira

Masks off! About 50 years after Portugal overcame authoritarian rule, Chega is calling for a return of multiple Salazars - the austere dictator who built a systemically corrupted regime that brutally terrorized its citizens and colonies.

IN FOCUS Where to Donate Clothes in Funchal?

Where to Donate Clothes in Funchal?

Got clothes you no longer wear? Have some used clothing in good condition that deserves a second life? Put the meaning back in the fabric and donate!

Illusion of Progress: JPP Condemns Madeira’s Golf Strategy

Illusion of Progress: JPP Condemns Madeira’s Golf Strategy

Filipe Sousa of JPP accused Madeira’s government of prioritizing luxury golf tourism while thousands of residents struggle with poverty, low wages, and rising daily living costs.

TAP Cancels Flights on Day of General Strike

TAP Cancels Flights on Day of General Strike

Portugal prepares for the nationwide strike as TAP Air Portugal cancels flights, advising travelers to rebook and watch for updates this week.

Siiiuuu? Banco de Portugal Warns of Fake News on CR7 Bank Note

Siiiuuu? Banco de Portugal Warns of Fake News on CR7 Bank Note

Banco de Portugal denied issuing any Cristiano Ronaldo commemorative bank note, warning that viral social media posts claiming a €7 banknote are false.

Pico do Arieiro Falls to –0.3°C in First Freeze of the Year

Pico do Arieiro Falls to –0.3°C in First Freeze of the Year

Temperatures have dropped sharply, and Pico do Arieiro recorded its first night below zero this year.

Live Military Training in Funchal This Evening

Live Military Training in Funchal This Evening

Residents in Funchal can expect loud military training noises tonight as the 3rd Garrison Regiment conducts exercises for newly enlisted soldiers.

How the December 11 Strike Will Affect Madeira

How the December 11 Strike Will Affect Madeira

Portugal’s national General Strike on December 11 will affect Madeira. Here’s what to expect during one of the biggest strikes in years!

The Story Behind the Flag of Madeira

The Story Behind the Flag of Madeira

Originating in a far-right separatist movement and drawing symbolic influence from Portugal’s Age of Discovery, the Madeiran flag appears minimalist at first glance - yet behind its design lies a complex story of identity, power, and regional ambition.

They Saved Countless Animals - Now You Can Save Them

They Saved Countless Animals - Now You Can Save Them

Gentrification does not spare the most vulnerable nor the pillars of our society. Ajuda a Alimentar CĂŁes now needs your support to preserve their space and continue saving lives.

Madeira Expects 57 Cruise Ships This Month

Madeira Expects 57 Cruise Ships This Month

Madeira expects 57 cruise ships to arrive in Funchal this month, including 12 scheduled for New Year’s Eve on December 31.