Madeira Police Officer’s Public Dance Video Goes Viral
PSP officer in uniform goes viral for dancing in the street, connecting with the community.
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Homes in Funchal Renting 3 Times Faster Than The National Average
Funchal is now the fastest city in Portugal to rent a home. One in four homes is rented in less than 24 hours.
How Brief is Brief? A Call for Transparency
“We promise to be brief,” the sign on the Funchal promenade says - yet months have passed with no update. Frustrated, people ignore the closure and climb barriers. It’s not right, but it’s also a response to silence and misguided communication.
Authorities Argue That CCTV is Needed to Pursue Pranksters
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.
This Week's Concerts & Live Events 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!
International Air Traffic Increases 15%, Domestic Travel Decreases
In March 2025, more than 440,000 passengers used Madeira’s airports. International travel grew significantly by 15,8%, while domestic travel decreased.
Portugal Offers 100% Loan Financing for Young People's First Home
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.
Number of Unemployed People in Madeira Rises by 12.6%
Madeira’s unemployment rises to 6.7% in early 2025, with 9,100 jobless. Despite challenges, employment and labor force participation remain historically strong.
Spain Launches Cyberattack Investigation Into Massive Blackout
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.
Government Plans 1% VAT Decrease on Essential Goods
Madeira’s 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?
Jardim Municipal Could be Closed at Night, Due to Vandalism
Due to repeated vandalism, Funchal Mayor Cristina Pedra is considering restricting nighttime access to the city’s historic Jardim Municipal.
