Madeira Rent Levels Now Reach Porto District
According to Idealista, median rents in Madeira now match those in the Porto district, with Funchal further narrowing the gap with Porto city.
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AirBaltic Flight Struggles to Land at Madeira Airport
An AirBaltic flight faced extreme difficulty during its descent before making a last-second touchdown at Madeira Airport today.
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€5,000 Monthly Stall Rents: Calls for Reform at Mercado dos Lavradores
Politics is now focusing on Mercado dos Lavradores, where it emerged that sellers pay up to €5,000 per month for stalls, leaving little room for fair pricing or honest practices.
Madeira Says TAP Sale Must Not Cut Island Air Links
Madeira's government says the sale of up to 49.9% of TAP to Lufthansa must not weaken the air links between the islands and the mainland.
Madeira MP Demands Answers on Lufthansa's TAP Stake
A PS-Madeira MP wants the government to explain how island air links are protected now that Lufthansa is set to hold 49.9% of TAP.
Lisbon Court Finds “Strong Indications” of Corruption in Madeira Case
“We have never done anything illegal”. More than two years after the mega operation that continues to cast a shadow over Madeira, the Lisbon Court of Appeal says there are now “strong indications” of corruption-related crimes in the case.
DW Video Covers Tourism Pressures in Madeira
A DW Travel video explores Madeira’s record visitor numbers and growing pressure on popular tourist hotspots. The report includes an interview with regional secretary Eduardo Jesus discussing tourism management on the island.
Dermatology Waiting List in Madeira Reaches 3,000 People
Around 3,000 people are waiting for dermatology consultations in Madeira, as SESARAM warns of rising skin cancer cases and growing melanoma diagnoses among younger adults.
President Supports Next-Day Evictions of Tenants Failing to Pay Rent
With access to affordable rental housing being very limited, President Albuquerque today called for allowing next-day evictions for tenants who fail to pay rent. He said this would reduce pressure on the housing market.
5,500 People Checked on Madeira Hiking Trails Since April
Madeira authorities inspected 5,500 hiking trail users since April, detecting 43 unpaid access fees and less than a dozen illegal entries on closed routes.
44% of all 2025 Car Registrations in Madeira Were Electrified
In 2025, Madeira’s car market showed a clear shift toward electric and hybrid vehicles, with electrified vehicles accounting for 44% of all new registrations among nearly 3,800 cars.