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.
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Tourist Laughs at Being Ripped-Off at Mercado dos Lavradores
Reputation under fire: Madeira is once again being ridiculed as a viral TikTok shows a tourist at Madeira’s Mercado dos Lavradores laughing to tears and rolling on the floor after being charged a staggering €72 for a few pieces of fruit.
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Bolo Do Caco: A Taste Of Madeiran Tradition
Bolo do Caco, Madeira's culinary legacy: a sweet potato-infused bread with origins dating back to the 15th century.
ACIF Warns That Tourist Taxes Can Threaten Madeira’s Economy
ACIF-CCIM - The Madeiran Chamber of Commerce - warns that tourist taxes in Madeira risks to confuse visitors, make business harder, and hurt the islands’ economy in the long term.
São Vicente Launches New Tourist Tax in April
São Vicente will introduce a tourist tax in April, leaving just one of Madeira’s 11 municipalities without a current or planned tax.
Heavy Rain Triggers Yellow Weather Warning for Tomorrow
Heavy rain is forecast for a short period tomorrow evening, triggering a yellow weather alert.
Is €2 Enough? Funchal Considers Raising its Tourist Tax
Active since October 2024, Madeira’s tourist tax has raised over €13 million. However, Officials now argue this no longer covers expenses. Some propose a flat €20 airport fee to replace complicated hotel taxes and trail fees.
Housing Turning Point? Madeira With Decline in Sales and Value
Real estate sales and transaction values in Madeira are falling, yet limited supply and strong demand keep prices high - what will happen next? Two real estate consultants share their views.
Madeira Cruise Tourism Brings €62 Million in 2025
Funchal’s cruise port closed 2025 with record €62 million impact and 750,000 passengers, but growth slowed compared with the stronger increase seen in 2024.
Machico and Santana Oppose Hiking Time-Slots for Residents
Santana and Machico are challenging Madeira's new mandatory trail registration, labeling the time-slot requirements restrictive for local residents.
U.S. Seizes Russian Shadow-Fleet Oil Tanker in the North Atlantic
After the removal of Maduro, U.S. forces seized a tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet that had hastily painted a Russian flag on its hull while trying to evade sanctions enforcement.