โWe promise to be brief,โ the sign on the Funchal promenade says - yet months have passed with no update. Frustrated, people ignore the closure and climb barriers. Itโs not right, but itโs also a response to silence and misguided communication.
A revealing case of how city officials use a major public inconvenience to push for putting Funchal under constant video surveillance - counting on public frustration to justify more cameras.
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In March 2025, more than 440,000 passengers used Madeiraโs airports. International travel grew significantly by 15,8%, while domestic travel decreased.
Until December 2026, the Government offers young people (up to 35) the chance to purchase their first home with 100% financing, eliminating the need for a downpayment and allowing everyone with a decent income to stop renting and purchase a home.
Madeiraโs unemployment rises to 6.7% in early 2025, with 9,100 jobless. Despite challenges, employment and labor force participation remain historically strong.
The cause of the massive blackout on April 28th has yet to be determined. Although a cyberattack still seems unlikely. Spain's High Court has now initiated a formal investigation.
Madeiraโs government plans to reduce VAT from 5% to 4% on 90 essential goods. They say it will ease household costs, but critics question its impact and timing. Is it a PR move or a well-intentioned action with little effect?
Due to repeated vandalism, Funchal Mayor Cristina Pedra is considering restricting nighttime access to the cityโs historic Jardim Municipal.
Funchal installs 44 surveillance cameras across 38 sites to improve public safety. Authorities say the system will aid police response and crime prevention.
A 30-year-old cyclist has tragically died from injuries sustained in a road accident in Funchal yesterday, marking the fourth fatal traffic incident on Madeira's roads in 2025.
