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Major changes are coming to Fanal Forest. A capacity-management system and a limit of 3,000 daily visitors will apply. In addition, a Laurissilva Interpretation Center, new leisure areas, signages, and further infrastructure have been confirmed.
Claudia has cleared Madeira, leaving the island under calmer northern winds as an anticyclone settles in. Officials confirm there is no further severe weather ahead.
Madeirans borrowed €570 million, mostly for buying homes, a 30% increase from 2023. Experts warn that high debt levels could trigger 2008-style risks if property values drop or incomes and interest rates change.
Think your car can play king of the curb? Horários do Funchal says think again: illegal parking at bus stops slows buses, triggers a chain of problems, and can put lives at risk. Fines can reach 150€.
LIDLs investment in Madeira has long been planned, yet nothing happened. Find out what´s going on!
Stay safe and keep in mind the latest status of levadas and hiking trails.
AL companies are dismissing problems, pushing ‘quality’ rhetoric, while advocating further growth without addressing society’s most pressing issues.
Accross Madeira, the weather remains unstable and windy today, with occasional strong showers.
Tornadoes? You won’t see them in Madeira! Here is why the island - despite its tropical climate - is protected from these powerful storms.
Authorities in Madeira have issued warnings for strong winds and high waves tomorrow, urging residents and visitors to stay safe and avoid walking near the sea.
Santa Cruz City Hall has denied claims that an Islamic Cultural Center is being created in the municipality, calling social media reports ‘completely false’ and warning that lies and unfounded accusations are being used to spread fear and misinformation.
