At the start of the 20th century, Madeirans crossed the ocean in search of a better life in Venezuela. With Black Friday in 1983 that dream started to collapse. What followed was a long journey - from exile to homecoming.
Madeira, a haven for electric car owners with 61% of homes having garages or private parking spaces and thus more than twice as many as Lisbon.
JPP demands explanations from Madeira's Regional Government on the Encumeada road closure since 2024, affecting economy and safety.
STFPS plans Saturday manifestation in Funchal against rising housing, fuel and food costs as Madeira inflation exceeds national average, joining nationwide protests.
In 2025, 10% of Madeira residents aged 15+ consumed sugary drinks daily, exceeding the national average, with notable differences by gender and age.
Porto Santo municipal council approves increase of tourist tax from two to four euros per overnight stay to fund tourism-related investments.
Madeira recorded more deaths than births in August 2026, with births declining at a sharper rate than mortality.
International Sharing School in Madeira invests over €20 million in new facilities, expanding capacity from 240 to 500 students.
A man's body was discovered on Praia Formosa beach in Funchal, with authorities investigating the circumstances and not ruling out foul play.
On March 4, 1930, a catastrophic cliff collapse unleashed a deadly tsunami upon Câmara de Lobos. The tragedy claimed many lives and reshaped the second-largest city in Madeira.
Over half of Portuguese consumers lost purchasing power last year. Only 13% saw any increase as cost of living pressures change shopping habits nationwide.