Laurissilva Forest Resilient as Agriculture Halves, Scrubland Grows
Madeira’s ancient Laurissilva forest remains stable over seventeen years, even as agricultural land use drops by half and wild scrubland expands rapidly.
Madeira Launches Venture Capital Fund to Support Local Companies
Madeira is launching its first dedicated regional venture capital fund and reforming incubation centers to drive local startup financing and growth.
Hospital Beds as Homes: Madeira's Patients with Nowhere to Go
The death of a man who was ready to be discharged but fell from a window once again highlights the serious problems in Madeira’s hospitals: patients who are forced to live in hospital beds, preventing others from receiving the care they need.
Patient Dies After Fall From Third Floor Window at Funchal Hospital
An 82-year-old man died early Tuesday morning after falling from a third-floor window at the Hospital dos Marmeleiros. The patient had been medically discharged but remained in the hospital due to a lack of social care placement.
25-Year-Old Woman Dies in Car Accident in Funchal
After being transported to Nélio Mendonça Hospital, a 25-year-old woman was pronounced dead today following yesterday's car accident in Nazaré, Funchal.
Inflation in Madeira Increases to 3.5% in 2025
Inflation in Madeira in 2025 is estimated at 3.5%. It is higher than in 2024 and is expected to exceed the national rate by 1.2%.
From Jesuit Priests to Malmsey: Fajã dos Padres’ 400-Year Legacy
At the base of a 250-meter cliff, Fajã dos Padres remained isolated for centuries. Its transition from Jesuit ownership to private estates reveals a hidden place defined by history, rare wines, and Madeira’s raw landscape.
Madeira by Bus: Ultimate Guide to Public Transport in Madeira
This detailed 2026 guide to traveling Madeira by bus covers everything you need to know about using public transport in Madeira.
PSP Alerts Public to Dangers of Online Dating
The Public Security Police (PSP) in Madeira issued a warning on Facebook regarding the dangers of meeting people through social media.
ACIF Warns That Tourist Taxes Can Threaten Madeira’s Economy
The Madeiran Chamber of Commerce warns that tourist taxes risk to confuse visitors, make business harder and damage the islands economy in the long term.
São Vicente Launches New Tourist Tax in April
São Vicente will introduce a tourist tax in April, leaving just one of Madeira’s 11 municipalities without a current or planned tax.
