With the possibility of a red weather alert - the highest level for heavy rain - authorities have called a meeting at Quinta Vigia, broadcast live on RTP Madeira from 19:00, to decide whether New Year’s celebrations will be canceled.
In response to Storm Francis and the orange weather warning forecasting strong winds and heavy rainfall in Madeira, the Civil Protection Service has ordered the closure of all hiking trails on January 1.
The show must go on: An orange weather warning has not unsettled Funchal City Council, which confirmed that New Year’s Eve celebrations will continue as planned.
A Ukrainian Christmas concert and charity market at Forum Madeira today combine traditional music with fundraising efforts supporting humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
Madeira rings in 2026 under caution, as New Year’s celebrations face an orange weather warning with heavy, relentless rainfall expected along the south coast.
Today, Portugal’s electric car subsidy was exhausted within hours on launch day, as thousands rushed to secure limited public incentives.
Santana is Madeira’s most affordable housing market, despite a yearly 21.1% increase, according to Idealista. See how the other municipalities rank.
Madeira saw twelve traffic-related incidents that resulted in fatalities in 2025. These are the confirmed cases reported across the island this year.
Less than a month remains until the Portuguese presidential elections, and the race is extremely tight, with three main contenders closely matched. This is the story behind their campaigns - and their goals for Portugal.
In his Christmas address, LuĂs Montenegro highlighted Cristiano Ronaldo as a model for Portugal, urging a shift from complacency toward discipline, ambition, and long-term national progress.
Ahead of the Portuguese Presidential Elections on January 18, and following visits by Mendes and Ventura to Madeira, Henrique Gouveia e Melo is scheduled to meet with Madeirans tomorrow.
