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Cristiano Ronaldo’s remarkable earnings in Saudi Arabia have made him the highest-paid athlete in the world for the third consecutive year. His estimated annual income stands at €245 million.
Daily police patrols at Pico do Arieiro have helped reduce traffic jams and confusion during peak hours. Visitors now face clearer rules, easier parking - though not everyone is pleased with the changes.
PSP officer in uniform goes viral for dancing in the street, connecting with the community.
Funchal is now the fastest city in Portugal to rent a home. One in four homes is rented in less than 24 hours.
“We promise to be brief,” the sign on the Funchal promenade says - yet months have passed with no update. Frustrated, people ignore the closure and climb barriers. It’s not right, but it’s also a response to silence and misguided communication.
A revealing case of how city officials use a major public inconvenience to push for putting Funchal under constant video surveillance - counting on public frustration to justify more cameras.
Madeira's small but 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 deserves all our attention 💯 Check out the upcoming concert's and 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰!
In March 2025, more than 440,000 passengers used Madeira’s airports. International travel grew significantly by 15,8%, while domestic travel decreased.
Until December 2026, the Government offers young people (up to 35) the chance to purchase their first home with 100% financing, eliminating the need for a downpayment and allowing everyone with a decent income to stop renting and purchase a home.
Madeira’s unemployment rises to 6.7% in early 2025, with 9,100 jobless. Despite challenges, employment and labor force participation remain historically strong.
The cause of the massive blackout on April 28th has yet to be determined. Although a cyberattack still seems unlikely. Spain's High Court has now initiated a formal investigation.
