Safety Beats Privacy? Funchal Installs CCTV Surveillance
Funchal installs 44 surveillance cameras across 38 sites to improve public safety. Authorities say the system will aid police response and crime prevention.
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Cyclist Dies After Road Accident in Funchal
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.
Pé de Cabra Oak from Madeira Triumphs as Portugal’s Best Craft Beer
Pé de Cabra Oak from Funchal's Beerhouse takes the crown as Portugal’s best craft beer in 2024.
Holiday Rental Rules in Madeira to Change by 2027
Madeira will revise its tourism strategy by 2027 to address the rapid rise in holiday rentals. The government plans new limits and rules to protect the local housing market.
Where to Donate Clothes in Funchal?
Got clothes you no longer wear? Have some used clothing in good condition that deserves a second life? Put the meaning back in the fabric and donate!
Madeira Adds 35 New Short Rentals Per Week, Up 74%
With 35 new short-term rentals added every week, Madeira now represents 17% of Portugal’s new listings, reflecting a 74% growth compared to the first four months of 2024.
Madeira and China Discuss Closer Economic and Cultural Ties
The Chinese Ambassador to Portugal met today with Madeira’s Representative to strengthen ties in many economic sectors.
Bad Weather in Madeira: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected
Unstable weather continues as May approaches, with strong winds, heavy showers, and even snow expected in the mountains.
Insights on Madeira's Fast-Paced Real Estate Market
While foreign nationals constitute a small portion of Madeira’s population at 5.5% in 2023, they play a dominant role in the real estate sector, making up 50% of market demand today.
Tourist Dies as Large Rock Hits Car in Madalena do Mar
A deadly rockfall struck a car near a tunnel in Madalena do Mar, killing a tourist. Officials confirmed maintenance was delayed due to recent storms affecting cliff stability.
SMS Alerts Citizens About Gradual Power Return
Civil Protection (ANEPC) started sending text messages to citizens late this afternoon, explaining that with everyone remaining calm, power is returning gradually within the next few hours.
