Funchal Expects 12 Cruise Ships and a Sailing Ship on New Year's Eve
Twelve cruise ships and one sailing ship are expected in Funchal for New Year's Eve, as the port aims for 800,000 cruise passengers in 2026.
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Four Tuberculosis Cases Identified in Câmara de Lobos
SESARAM has identified four tuberculosis cases in a residential area of Câmara de Lobos. The patients are isolated and a contingency plan is active.
Madeira TVDE Association Signs Advertising Deal With Uber
Madeira's TVDE association and Uber Portugal signed a cooperation protocol. Companies will get 100 euros a month per car for ads on the sides of their vehicles.
Four From Madeira Parish Council Charged With Embezzlement
Prosecutors have charged a former Madeira parish council president with 28 counts of embezzlement over the use of public money for trips, meals and stays.
EU Asks Citizens to Keep 72 Hours of Supplies for Emergencies
With Russia's war and hybrid attacks among the threats, the EU's Preparedness Union Strategy asks people to keep essential supplies for at least 72 hours.
US Photographer Survives 60-Metre Fall in São Vicente
American photographer Quin Schrock fell about 60 metres on the Lapas Pretas trail in São Vicente. A small bush stopped his fall until a helicopter rescued him.
Madeira's Airports Carry 534,600 Passengers in September, Up 2.3%
Madeira and Porto Santo airports handled 534,600 passengers in September, 2.3% more than a year earlier, with fewer flights but fuller planes, DREM says.
Madeira Tourism Revenue Rises 7.2% to 95.8 Million Euros in September
Tourist accommodation in Madeira earned 95.8 million euros in September, up 7.2%, while room occupancy fell to 84.4%, preliminary DREM data shows.
Government Says Madeira Ferry Would Cost 20 Million Euros a Year
A Madeira-mainland ferry would cost 20 million euros a year at best, the government says. There is no money for it in the 2027 State Budget.
Electric Cars Make Up Almost a Third of New Cars in Portugal This Year
Fully electric cars took 30.3% of the 205,507 new passenger cars registered in Portugal from January to October, and 44.9% in October alone, ACAP says.
Madeirans Among the Most Likely to Use Savings to Pay Off Debts
Only 31% of consumers in Madeira and the Azores would keep their savings rather than clear their debts, the lowest share in Portugal, an Intrum report finds.
