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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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Live Music! This Week's Concerts in Madeira

Live Music! This Week's Concerts in Madeira

Madeira's small but 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 deserves all our attention 💯 Check out the upcoming concert's and 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰!

Todos por Venezuela! Funchal Highlights Struggle for Democracy

Todos por Venezuela! Funchal Highlights Struggle for Democracy

Hosted by the Partido Socialista Madeira, exiled Venezuelan leader Manuel García urged Madeira's civil society to stand against Venezuela's dictatorship

Portuguese Court Rules Ryanair’s Cabin Baggage Fees Illegal

Portuguese Court Rules Ryanair’s Cabin Baggage Fees Illegal

Is Ryanair's hand luggage policy about to be overturned? A historic court ruling in Portugal has now declared the airline's cabin baggage fees illegal. Damages to consumers are estimated to reach €10 billion.

Portugal Allows Owners to Increase Rent by 2.16% in 2025

Portugal Allows Owners to Increase Rent by 2.16% in 2025

The 2.16% increase is a significant drop from last year’s figures, reflecting the latest inflation data.

Air Force Buys 3 More Helicopters To Fight Wildfires

Air Force Buys 3 More Helicopters To Fight Wildfires

The Portuguese Air Force expands its firefighting capabilities with three new Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks.

Madeira Wine Reaching for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Status

Madeira Wine Reaching for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Status

The University of Madeira is championing the bid to secure UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for Madeira wine.

Funchal's New Hospital Tunnel Ready by Late 2025

Funchal's New Hospital Tunnel Ready by Late 2025

The Quebradas-Amparo tunnel, a key infrastructure project in Funchal, is set to ease traffic congestion and transform city access to the new hospital.

Join Saturday's Clean Up & Potential Tree Planting in Santo da Serra!

Join Saturday's Clean Up & Potential Tree Planting in Santo da Serra!

Join the meetup and give a helping hand on Saturday!

Tiny House Madeira: Affordable Living on the Island

Tiny House Madeira: Affordable Living on the Island

Homeownership in Madeira has become a luxury for many. Tiny houses combine affordability and practicality, offering a potential solution to Madeira's housing crisis

Housing Crisis: Madeira Sees Highest Rent Increase in Portugal

Housing Crisis: Madeira Sees Highest Rent Increase in Portugal

Madeira's housing crisis shows no signs of easing, with the region facing the steepest rent increase in Portugal.

UK to Require Travel Authorization from European Visitors

UK to Require Travel Authorization from European Visitors

Planning a trip to the UK from April 2025? Unless you are exempt, get ready for a new travel requirement!