Funchal House Prices Closing in on Porto
Funchal’s house prices are rising faster than Porto’s, now nearly €3,755/m². Could Madeira’s capital soon overtake Portugal’s second-largest city in the housing market?
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Cortel AL Licenses Revoked: Funchal Wants €61,000 Back
Funchal City Council has revoked CORTEL’s three short-term rental licenses and will seek to reclaim approximately €61,000 in public housing subsidies.
Funchal Marina Gets Plastic Recycling Machine
Funchal Marina gets a plastic recycling machine that can turn plastic collected from the sea into everyday items.
Tourist Dies in Porto Santo After Accident at Holiday Rental
A tourist died today after an accident in her holiday home on Porto Santo. Emergency efforts and plans to transfer her to Madeira were unsuccessful.
Portugal Ranks 4th in EU Holiday Poverty Among Workers
Holiday poverty is on the rise in Europe, as for the third consecutive years, less employed people are able to afford a 1-week-holiday. Portugal ranks 4th in the EU.
Portugal Sees 40+ Domestic Violence Cases a Day
The recent incident in Machico draws attention to domestic violence in Portugal, with more than 40 cases reported each day.
Far Right Pushes Portugal to Stricter Migration Policies
Far right electoral gains have influenced Portugal’s minority government to tighten migration policies. The process affects political debate and prompts reconsideration of the country’s migration and citizenship rules.
Funchal Discusses Public Pet Crematorium and Pet Cemetery
Funchal considers a public pet crematorium and cemetery, giving families humane, affordable end-of-life options for animals - avoiding incineration with waste or informal backyard burials.
Madeira Friends Launches Tech Lab for Young Innovators
Young people are invited to join the Madeira Friends Tech Lab, a free program connecting local youth with experienced mentors worldwide to build prototypes, explore artificial intelligence, and strengthen Madeira’s role in global technology.
Madeira TVDE Law Declared Unconstitutional
The Representative of the Republic for Madeira blocked a regional law on ride-hailing services, stating the government exceeded its powers by trying to stop issuing new operator and driver licenses.
Horários do Funchal Sets Final Deadline for Old Tickets
Horários do Funchal has set a final deadline for loading and using old pre-purchased urban travel tickets, allowing passengers to use HF passes.
