Madeira Has Second-Highest Road Death Toll in Portugal
Madeira has the highest number of road deaths outside Lisbon, with 12 fatalities in 2024. Authorities plan to improve safety by increasing speed control and introducing new radar systems.
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Two Natural Pools in Madeira Make Global Top 10 List
Two famous natural volcanic swimming pools in Madeira rank second and tenth in a survey of the most popular natural swimming spots worldwide.
Insights on Madeira's Fast-Paced Real Estate Market
While foreign nationals constitute a small portion of Madeiraโs population at 5.5% in 2023, they play a dominant role in the real estate sector, making up 50% of market demand today.
Tourist Dies as Large Rock Hits Car in Madalena do Mar
A deadly rockfall struck a car near a tunnel in Madalena do Mar, killing a tourist. Officials confirmed maintenance was delayed due to recent storms affecting cliff stability.
SMS Alerts Citizens About Gradual Power Return
Civil Protection (ANEPC) started sending text messages to citizens late this afternoon, explaining that with everyone remaining calm, power is returning gradually within the next few hours.
No Proof of Cyberattack: What Triggered Today's Massive Blackout?
A massive power outage today across Spain and Portugal has left tens of millions without electricity. While fears of a cyberattack remain unconfirmed, early indications about the cause of the blackout are emerging as investigations continue.
Baltazar Dias Theatre Celebrates 175 Years with Ennio Morricone
Yesterday's 175th anniversayry concert of the Municipal Band of Funchal in the Baltazar Dias Theatre featured a powerful tribute to the - now deceased - maestro, Ennio Morricone (*1928 - โ 2020).
JPP Demands Study on the True Cost of Living in Madeira
After decades of autonomy, JPPโs Filipe Sousa says itโs time to truly measure the real costs of living in Madeira - a bold move that, according to him, should have been taken long ago.
This Week's Concerts & Live Shows in Madeira!
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225 Jobs at Risk as Tobacco Production Set to Relocate to Mainland
The century-old tobacco factory in Madeira may shut down by the end of 2025. All production is set to be moved to mainland Portugal, putting 225 jobs at risk in both Madeira and the Azores.
Pirates, Nuns, and Survival: The Story of Curral das Freiras
Hidden deep in Madeiraโs mountains, Curral das Freiras feels like a place from a storybook. A village carrying the weight of pirate raids and long isolation, held together by the quiet resilience of generations.