Madeira Leads Luxury Housing Supply on Portuguese Islands
Madeira is the main market for luxury homes on the Portuguese islands. Rising supply, lower demand, and strong interest from abroad are shaping the region’s property scene.
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Portugal Pushes Back After Ryanair Cancels Azores Flights
Ryanair’s plan to end all flights to the Azores from 29 March 2026 could have serious economic impacts. Here’s a breakdown of the dispute.
Housing Loans in Madeira Grow 30%, Wakening 2008 Crisis Risks
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.
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!
Why Madeira’s ACIF-CCIM Is Wrong About The Minimum Wage
ACIF-CCIM reportedly opposed the minimum wage increase, arguing it exceeds productivity growth. This reasoning clearly oversimplifies the issue: productivity tells only part of the story.
TAP Air Portugal Ranked 2nd Cheapest European Airline in 2025
TAP Air Portugal has become Europe’s second-cheapest airline in 2025, according to AirAdvisor.
Madeira’s E-Gaming Vision: High-Tech Jobs on the Horizon
Madeira’s Games Summit highlighted the island’s potential to grow a local e-gaming industry and provide high-skilled job opportunities in technology.
Tourism in Madeira Rises 9.7% as 1.9 Million Visitors Arrive
Madeira attracted 1.9 million visitors in the first nine months of 2025, a 9.7% rise from last year. The revenue per available room went up significantly.
A "Perfectly Miserable Increase": Meal Allowance to Rise 10 Cents
A "handful of nothing": The government’s plan to raise the public sector meal allowance by just €0.10 a year has drawn sharp criticism.
Cabo Girão Entry Fee Increases By 66% From January
After a 50% hike in entry fees this year, taking in the spectacular views from Cabo Girão’s busy skywalk is set to rise by another 66%.
Real Estate Prices in Madeira Continue to Fall in Q2 2025
The median price for real estate in Madeira is falling for the second consecutive quarter. Despite annual growth, property sales have also sharply declined - here's what could happen next!
