Câmara de Lobos in Urgent Need for Housing Developments
Câmara de Lobos moves to bridge its housing gap by speeding up approvals, providing tax incentives, and opening municipal land for new construction projects
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50 Cars Honk Through Funchal in Labor Law Protest
Funchal streets erupted with horns from 50 cars on September 19 as unions protested the government’s controversial labor law reforms.
11.1 Liters of Rain in One Hour Recorded at Pico do Arieiro
Madeira’s mountains saw heavy rain on Sunday, with Pico do Areeiro recording 11.1 millimeters in one hour, enough to trigger a yellow alert
Madeira Waste Treatment Plant Has Reached Full Capacity
Madeira’s only waste treatment plant, Meia Serra, has hit maximum capacity, processing 3,800 tons daily. Authorities are seeking short term solutions to address the problem.
President Albuquerque Has No Hope for Firefighting Helicopter
While championing helicopter tourism in Madeira, President Albuquerque seems to have abandoned hope for a second firefighting helicopter from the Portuguese government.
Ryanair Stations a Third Aircraft in Madeira This Winter
Ryanair strengthens Madeira operations this winter by stationing a third aircraft in Funchal (FNC) and adding a new route, part of 171 routes across Portugal.
Crime Rate Falls 6.4%, But Fatal Road Accidents Are a Concern
Crime in Madeira has fallen 6.4% in 2025, with violent crime down 1.5%, but fatal road accidents have already reached last year’s total.
Lobo Marinho Achieves All-Time Passenger Record in July
Between June and August 2025, the Lobo Marinho ferry carried 183,000 passengers, an increase of 6.5%, while cargo transport grew 30% compared to last year.
Funchal Teleférico Will Close For 3 Months
The Funchal cable car is set to close for three months for essential upgrades. The renovations will include larger cabins and reinforced infrastructure to enhance safety and improve the ride experience.
Bus Strike in Funchal Called Off After Agreement
The strike by Horários do Funchal staff, planned for two days, was cancelled when workers agreed to the company’s proposal during a union meeting this evening.
Why Does LIDL Hesitate to Invest in Madeira?
LIDLs investment in Madeira has long been planned, yet nothing happened. Find out what´s going on!
