IN FOCUS Coup of 25 November 1975: The Birth of Modern Portugal

Coup of 25 November 1975: The Birth of Modern Portugal

November 25, 1975, was a turning point in Portugal’s transition to democracy, and even 50 years later, it remains a highly contested date. Seeing the rise of a multipolar world order, it calls on us to reflect and remember: everything is at stake, always.

IN FOCUS Can Madeira Ban Property Sales to Non-Residents?

Can Madeira Ban Property Sales to Non-Residents?

In order to protect locals from ever increasing real estate prices, Madeira is facing growing debate over whether it can ban property sales to non-residents. Here's why such measures are highly unlikely.

Madeira Records Portugal's Biggest Drop in Home Sales

Madeira Records Portugal's Biggest Drop in Home Sales

Home sales in Madeira fell 17.9% in the second quarter of 2026, the steepest drop in Portugal, while prices rose 18.3%.

Azores Airlines Offers Madeira-Azores Return Flights From 79 Euros

Azores Airlines Offers Madeira-Azores Return Flights From 79 Euros

Azores Airlines sells return tickets between Funchal, Ponta Delgada and Terceira from 79 euros. The offer runs until 5 November.

Sculpted by Time: Madeira’s Impossible Mountain Ridges

Sculpted by Time: Madeira’s Impossible Mountain Ridges

Discover the fascinating geological story behind the razor-thin mountain ridges and steep valleys of Madeira's central massif.

Ronaldo Given One-Month Ban and 255-Euro Fine

Ronaldo Given One-Month Ban and 255-Euro Fine

Portuguese FA bans Ronaldo for one month and fines him 255 euros after leaving national team camp early.

Swiss Tourist Dies After Cardiac Arrest at Doca do Cavacas

Swiss Tourist Dies After Cardiac Arrest at Doca do Cavacas

A Swiss man around 60 years old died after cardiac arrest at Funchal's Doca do Cavacas beach despite emergency response.

Shotgun Man Spotted Hunting Partridges at Ponta de São Lourenço

Shotgun Man Spotted Hunting Partridges at Ponta de São Lourenço

A man with a shotgun was seen hunting partridges at Ponta de São Lourenço, a protected area where hunting is forbidden and tourists frequently walk.

Caniçal Port Receives 27 Million Euro Investment for Expansion

Caniçal Port Receives 27 Million Euro Investment for Expansion

The Commercial Port of Caniçal will receive 27 million euros to expand its facilities, including landfill extension and new cranes, to double cargo handling capacity.

President Accuses Left of Manipulating Housing Protests

President Accuses Left of Manipulating Housing Protests

Miguel Albuquerque claims extreme left manipulates housing protests, defending Madeira's public housing construction approach.

Youth Party Warns Housing Crisis Continues

Youth Party Warns Housing Crisis Continues

Juventude JPP warns housing remains unaffordable for Madeiran youth five decades after 1974 revolution