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The century-old tobacco factory in Madeira may shut down by the end of 2025. All production is set to be moved to mainland Portugal, putting 225 jobs at risk in both Madeira and the Azores.
Hidden deep in Madeira’s mountains, Curral das Freiras feels like a place from a storybook. A village carrying the weight of pirate raids and long isolation, held together by the quiet resilience of generations.
Madeira has been named "Best European Destination 2025" by readers of Viajes National Geographic, the Spanish edition of National Geographic Traveler.
A bizarre tent listing in Funchal popped up on Booking.com. With prices around €𝟮𝟬𝟬 and no reservations allowed, the listing - which is still online - raises questions.
Trail fees brought Madeira €351,000 in just three months. Now that every popular hike comes with a charge, earnings are on track to hit the millions.
Madeira’s poverty rate is improving on paper, but despite a high GDP, Madeira grapples with inequality. Overcrowded homes, growing inequality, and youth without opportunities reveal cracks in the region’s economic success.
EasyJet informs that to receive the mobility subsidy, passengers must pay for their flight in full and later submit a document - available on the airline’s website - proving the flight was booked and taken.
A video circulating on social media shows a sewage spill along the Madeira coast. Authorities are calling for immediate action after revelations of ongoing issues in the sewage disposal system, linked to poor maintenance of the network.
U.S. tourists, who spend over €200 per day in Portugal, are set to travel less in 2025. Fears of recession, a strong euro, and border insecurities are creating uncertainty in the tourism sector.
Madeira is experiencing an exceptional Easter week in cruise tourism, with 13 ships bringing over 27,000 cruise passengers.
The Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro arrived in Madeira where he spent time with his family in Funchal. During his visit, he will also attend a PSD campaign event.
