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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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New Pico Do Arieiro Bus Routes Face Backlash

New Pico Do Arieiro Bus Routes Face Backlash

New bus route to Pico do Arieiro faces backlash from right wing party, fearing unfair competition and worsening traffic.

Portuguese Work Longer Than EU-Average

Portuguese Work Longer Than EU-Average

Portuguese retire later than most Europeans and are also working more years than a decade ago.

Calls For Ferry Connecting Madeira, Azores, And Canary Islands

Calls For Ferry Connecting Madeira, Azores, And Canary Islands

The Liberal Party (IL) proposes a new ferry service connecting Madeira, the Azores, and the Canary Islands, along with ideas on how to fund the project.

Number Of Doctors In Madeira On The Rise, Most Of Them Are Women

Number Of Doctors In Madeira On The Rise, Most Of Them Are Women

Madeira reported an increase in doctors and nurses, improving healthcare service availability and quality in 2023.

Compassion Prevails: Desert Lynx Returns To Family!

Compassion Prevails: Desert Lynx Returns To Family!

Bores, the domesticated lynx that got seized and removed from his Funchal home, is being returned to his family while legal proceedings continue.

Horários do Funchal Launches Bus Services To Pico Do Arieiro

Horários do Funchal Launches Bus Services To Pico Do Arieiro

Excellent news coming from 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗱𝗼 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹 📢 which launches 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 to 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗼 from August 5th, enhancing access and reducing local traffic 🚍 🚦

Mayra Santos Completes Triumphant Swim from Madeira To Desertas And Back

Mayra Santos Completes Triumphant Swim from Madeira To Desertas And Back

Mayra Santos accomplished what no one else had dared: swimming from Madeira to Desertas and back in under a day.

Southport Stabbing: Daughter Of Madeiran Family Among The Victims

Southport Stabbing: Daughter Of Madeiran Family Among The Victims

An eight-year-old girl with Madeiran roots was tragically killed in the horrific knife attack on children attending a Taylor Swift-themed event in Southport, England.

Mayra Santos Embarks On Historic Swim To Desertas Islands And Back

Mayra Santos Embarks On Historic Swim To Desertas Islands And Back

Open water swimmer Mayra Santos aims to become the first person to swim unassisted from Santa Cruz to Deserta Grande and back.

Funchal Raises Its Voice Against Maduro And For Freedom In Venezuela

Funchal Raises Its Voice Against Maduro And For Freedom In Venezuela

While dictators around the world cheer at Nicolás Maduro's contested re-election, protestors in Funchal are calling for transparency and for Venezuela to be free!

Thousands Sign Petition That Calls For Seized Lynx To Return To Its Family

Thousands Sign Petition That Calls For Seized Lynx To Return To Its Family

Bores, the lynx that recently got seized by authorities may not survive captivity. A petition has been set up and urgent calls for the return to its family are intensifying.