A decrease in drug consumption among young adults is encouraging news. However, with 58% of Madeira’s adult population classified as overweight or obese, the region faces a significant public health challenge.
Bloom, a powerful psychoactive drug that is readily available, is tightening its grip on Madeira, leading to a disturbing rise in violent behavior and putting both residents and authorities on high alert.
According to JM-Madeira, residents of Madeira warn on social media about well-dressed scammers currently posing as Ministry officials, asking for personal information.
The weather in Madeira remains rough, with conditions expected to improve only after Thursday.
Airports in Madeira continue to grow, handling nearly 5.7 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 11.8% compared with 2024. International traffic increased by 17.4%.
As announced today, Madeira residents no longer need to register their hike on Simplifica, allowing spontaneous access while visitor controls remain.
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 intends to partially cover Estrada dos Anjos, following the Tabua-Ribeira Brava model, to ensure safety while preserving the landscape.
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 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.
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.