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Strong wind at Madeira Airport caused over 30 flight cancellations and 15 diversions today. Passengers are asked to check flight details before going to the airport. More delays may follow.
Starting next school year, Portuguese schools will ban the use of mobile phones for students up to 6th grade. The goal is to improve focus, reduce bullying, and encourage more social and physical activity.
A new survey shows more than half of Portuguese citizens are dissatisfied with how democracy works, reflecting wider concerns also seen in Angola and Cape Verde.
Passenger traffic at Madeira’s airports rose by 13.8% in May 2025 compared to the same month last year, driven mainly by a rise in international travel.
Madeira’s government plans to extend the VR1 from Ribeira Brava to Ponta do Sol to address the rising and unresolved traffic congestion in Western Madeira
Madeira Day on July 1 honors Madeira's autonomy and rich cultural heritage. It brings together locals and Madeirans abroad to celebrate their history, traditions, and strong regional identity.
An EasyJet flight to Madeira turned into a nightmare as travelers were stuck on the plane for six hours with no meals & drinks, no updates, and no onward support.
Watch the intense video of today’s Marabu A320 challenging landing at Madeira Airport amid strong crosswinds.
In May 2025, Madeira’s tourism recorded 1.15 million overnight stays (up 7.8%), with Alojamento Local (AL) stays rising 19.3%.
