Albuquerque Renews Push to Extend Funchal Breakwater
Miguel Albuquerque again called for extending the Pontinha breakwater in Funchal's port, saying it would ease flooding during storms like Charles.
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Elderly Man Rescued Alive After Stream Floods Garage in Funchal
A 78-year-old man reported missing after a stream overflowed in São Roque, Funchal, was rescued alive from his garage during storm Charles.
Funchal Opens Bus Lanes to Speed Up Storm Exit
Funchal city council and the PSP opened the city's bus lanes to general traffic on Tuesday, to help residents leave the centre faster as storm Charles worsens.
Funchal Admits Faulty Roadworks in Flood-Prone Zones
Funchal's deputy mayor admits past roadworks worsened flooding in three recurring trouble spots and promises structural fixes before new storms hit this week.
Marina do Funchal's New Commercial Area Nears Opening
Marina do Funchal is getting 33 new commercial spaces, including four restaurants and three bars, awarded by public tender and due to open by late November.
Funchal Tests 15 Electric Bike Prototypes With Students
Funchal and the University of Madeira will trial 15 electric bike prototypes with student residents, under an EU project backed by 144,000 euros in funding.
Madeira Had No 24-Hour Rentals as Portugal's Rate Hit 7%
Madeira and Funchal recorded zero express rentals in Q3 2026, even as 7% of rental ads nationwide vanished within 24 hours, idealista data shows.
Heavy Rain Turns Funchal's Estrada Monumental Into a Stream
Estrada Monumental in Funchal flooded on Saturday as heavy rain from a storm system hit Madeira, after days of Civil Protection warnings of possible flooding.
SIGA Launches New Route 560 From Funchal to Cristo Rei
SIGA's new bus route 560 connects Funchal to the Cristo Rei area of Caniço from Monday, with up to eight daily trips in each direction.
ACIF Rejects Plan to Double Tourism Tax
Chamber of Commerce opposes tax increase to four euros, citing demand slowdown and demanding transparency on spending.
Funchal Expects 12 Cruise Ships and a Sailing Ship on New Year's Eve
Twelve cruise ships and one sailing ship are expected in Funchal for New Year's Eve, as the port aims for 800,000 cruise passengers in 2026.
