40-Year-Old Madeira Buses Roaming The Streets of England
Diário de NotĂcias da Madeira reports that old Rodoeste buses, replaced by newer models, are now roaming the streets of England, where they have found a new life and different purpose.
Madeira Faces Four Days of Rain, Wind and Big Waves
Civil Protection warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms, gusts of up to 110 km/h and waves of up to four metres in Madeira until Monday, 9 November.
Cristiano Ronaldo Retires From Portugal After 23 Years
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has ended his 23-year Portugal career with 146 goals in 234 caps, after a fall-out with head coach Jorge Jesus.
Study Finds Ronaldo Shapes How the World Sees Portugal
A survey of 3,931 people in nine countries finds 76% believe Cristiano Ronaldo has a very strong influence on Portugal's image abroad.
Madeira Under Yellow Rain Warning on Thursday
IPMA puts Madeira's south coast and mountain areas under a yellow rain warning on Thursday and Friday, with heavy showers and possible thunderstorms.
Economy Secretary Sees Signs of Cooling in Madeira's Economy
José Manuel Rodrigues says Madeira's economy shows signs of cooling and points to tax cuts in the next regional budget, at the 500 Biggest Companies awards.
Madeira's 500 Biggest Companies Grew Sales 7.6% in 2025
Madeira's 500 largest companies raised turnover 7.6% in 2025 to about €4.4 billion, ahead of the regional and national averages, a new study shows.
Bad Weather Cancels Lobo Marinho Trips on 7 and 8 November
Porto Santo Line has cancelled the Lobo Marinho ferry trips on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November because of the bad weather forecast for Madeira.
Chill! Tourists Hang Hammocks at Madeira Airport
Two tourists used road signs to hang hammocks on a pedestrian path at Madeira Airport on 4 November, a photo sent to the newspaper JM shows.
Madeira's Workforce Reaches a Record 142,900 People
Madeira's active population hit a record 142,900 in the third quarter of 2026, while unemployment fell to 4.0%, one of Portugal's lowest rates.
Madeira to Extend Freeze on New TVDE Licences Again
Madeira will extend its freeze on new TVDE licences until new regional rules are approved. The ride-hailing fleet has grown to about 800 vehicles.