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Born a Millennial and living in Câmara de Lobos since 2023, I have a background in history and politics. I write news with context for readers to stay informed. Despite challenges, we live in a time of great freedom and we must all do more to preserve it.
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Madeira Ports Authority Joins Port Innovation Forum in Barcelona

Madeira Ports Authority Joins Port Innovation Forum in Barcelona

APRAM is taking part in the 'Ports and Innovation' forum in Barcelona with about 30 ports, with a focus on shore power for ships at berth.

Work Starts on Curral das Freiras Cable Car, Due to Open in 2028

Work Starts on Curral das Freiras Cable Car, Due to Open in 2028

Construction of the 48.5 million euro Madeira SkyPark began today. Two cable cars and a 2,300-metre zipline will link Curral das Freiras and Jardim da Serra.

Madeira House Prices Rise 4.2% as Portugal Hits a New Record

Madeira House Prices Rise 4.2% as Portugal Hits a New Record

Asking prices in Madeira rose 4.2% in a year to 3,779 euros per square metre, idealista says. Porto Santo saw the largest rise in Portugal, at 25%.

Calado Eyes Comeback, Says Legal Case is Political

Calado Eyes Comeback, Says Legal Case is Political

In DIÁRIO's 'Rostos da Autonomia' podcast, former Funchal mayor Pedro Calado says he wants to return to politics, claiming he has no doubts the legal case is politically motivated.

Madeira Does Not Have Portugal's Lowest Life Expectancy

Madeira Does Not Have Portugal's Lowest Life Expectancy

INE data for 2023-2025 puts life expectancy at birth in Madeira at 80.06 years, below the national average but above the Azores at 78.69.

IPMA Raises Madeira Rain Warning to Orange for Sunday Morning

IPMA Raises Madeira Rain Warning to Orange for Sunday Morning

Heavy showers and thunderstorms put Madeira's south coast and mountains under an orange warning from 00:00 to 09:00 on Sunday, 1 November.

Madeira's Grape Harvest Grows More Than 27% in 2026

Madeira's Grape Harvest Grows More Than 27% in 2026

Madeira produced about 3,637 tonnes of grapes in 2026, up 27.48% on 2025. IVBAM presented the figures at a wine forum in the Azores.

Funchal Port Invests Nearly 5 Million Euros for Larger Cruise Ships

Funchal Port Invests Nearly 5 Million Euros for Larger Cruise Ships

APRAM will invest close to 5 million euros in Funchal port, with new mooring bollards, water and sewage works and twice the border control booths.

Is Madeira's Housing Crisis Cyclical? Decades of Records Say No

Is Madeira's Housing Crisis Cyclical? Decades of Records Say No

A DIÁRIO fact-check traced Madeira's housing problems from 1990 to 2025 and rated the claim that the crisis is cyclical as inaccurate.

Bank Valuations of Madeira Homes Rise 14.3% in a Year

Bank Valuations of Madeira Homes Rise 14.3% in a Year

Banks valued Madeira homes at a median 2,642 euros per square metre in September 2026, up 14.3% in a year. Funchal passed 3,000 euros.

Via Rápida Carries 40,500 Vehicles a Day Through September

Via Rápida Carries 40,500 Vehicles a Day Through September

Traffic on Madeira's Via Rápida rose 1.4% in the first nine months of 2026, but growth stalled between July and September.