Funchal Jazz Festival 2025 in Full Swing
The Funchal Jazz Festival 2025 is in full swing, bringing stunning jazz music to the capital of Madeira.
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Dozens Protest for Higher Wages and Right to Strike in Madeira
About 50 union workers gathered today outside Quinta Vigia to demand better wages and the right to strike. Despite repeated requests directed at the government, โnot even a simple responseโ has been given to them.
Tourists Face New Charges at More Sites Across Madeira
Starting in 2026, Madeira will charge non-residents at more popular natural sites. Since last year, multiple separate tourist taxes were put in place, raising the question if a single, and more transparent model, would be better.
Western Europe Endures Hottest June Ever Recorded
Western Europe experienced its hottest June ever, with record temperatures rising up to 46ยฐC in Portugal.
Portugal Outpaces All EU Countries in Rising Real Estate Prices
In early 2025, Portugal recorded the highest property price growth in Europe. With a 16.3% annual increase, the government must act to avoid further harm to democracy and lower to average-income families.
Beach Incidents in Madeira Increase by 60% in June
Lifeguards in Madeira recorded 125 incidents in June, a 60% increase from last year. Cases included a near-drowning, several jellyfish burns, and mostly minor injuries.
Madeira Airport Celebrates 61 Years
Madeira Airport celebrates 61 years today. In 2024, it served 5.1 million passengers, growing from a small local airport into a busy international hub connecting Madeira with the world.
"Madeira? Never Again!" A Stranded Passenger's Story
Passengers stranded in Madeira have shared first-hand accounts of long waits, canceled flights, and nights spent in airport terminals โ with some vowing never to return to the island.
President Calls to Ease Wind Limits at Madeira Airport
Strong winds have disrupted flights at Madeira Airport in recent days, leaving many passengers stranded. President Albuquerque has once again called for a revision of outdated wind safety limits.
Saudi Arabia Sets Record for Executions, Many Are Foreigners
Saudi Arabia executed 345 people in 2024, mostly by beheading according to Sharia law. Many of those executed were foreign nationals accused of drug crimes, even though the government had already promised to stop these executions.
Live Music! This Week's Concerts in Madeira
Madeira's small but ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ deserves all our attention ๐ฏ Check out the upcoming concerts and ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ!
