Beach Incidents in Madeira Increase by 60% in June
Lifeguards in Madeira recorded 125 incidents in June, a 60% increase from last year. Cases included a near-drowning, several jellyfish burns, and mostly minor injuries.
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Madeira Airport Celebrates 61 Years
Madeira Airport celebrates 61 years today. In 2024, it served 5.1 million passengers, growing from a small local airport into a busy international hub connecting Madeira with the world.
"Madeira? Never Again!" A Stranded Passenger's Story
Passengers stranded in Madeira have shared first-hand accounts of long waits, canceled flights, and nights spent in airport terminals โ with some vowing never to return to the island.
President Calls to Ease Wind Limits at Madeira Airport
Strong winds have disrupted flights at Madeira Airport in recent days, leaving many passengers stranded. President Albuquerque has once again called for a revision of outdated wind safety limits.
Saudi Arabia Sets Record for Executions, Many Are Foreigners
Saudi Arabia executed 345 people in 2024, mostly by beheading according to Sharia law. Many of those executed were foreign nationals accused of drug crimes, even though the government had already promised to stop these executions.
Live Music! This Week's Concerts in Madeira
Madeira's small but ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ deserves all our attention ๐ฏ Check out the upcoming concerts and ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ!
Strong Winds Cause Chaos at Madeira Airport
Strong wind at Madeira Airport caused over 30 flight cancellations and 15 diversions today. Passengers are asked to check flight details before going to the airport. More delays may follow.
Government Bans Phone Use in Schools Up to 6th Grade
Starting next school year, Portuguese schools will ban the use of mobile phones for students up to 6th grade. The goal is to improve focus, reduce bullying, and encourage more social and physical activity.
Survey Finds Over 50% of Citizens Are Dissatisfied with Democracy
A new survey shows more than half of Portuguese citizens are dissatisfied with how democracy works, reflecting wider concerns also seen in Angola and Cape Verde.
Madeira Airport Traffic Grows 14.9% in May Compared to Last Year
Passenger traffic at Madeiraโs airports rose by 13.8% in May 2025 compared to the same month last year, driven mainly by a rise in international travel.
Madeira Extends Via Rรกpida From Ribeira Brava to Ponta do Sol
Madeiraโs government plans to extend the VR1 from Ribeira Brava to Ponta do Sol to address the rising and unresolved traffic congestion in Western Madeira
