Carreiros do Monte Raise Prices for Monte Toboggan Rides
Carreiros do Monte have increased prices for their traditional toboggan rides, citing rising operational costs.
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Hotel Union Calls PSD Labour Proposal “Biggest Setback Since 1974”
The Madeira Hotel Union says PSD labour reforms could lead to unpaid work, weaken protections and change dismissal rules, calling them the biggest setback in workers’ rights since 1974.
Why Are Palms at Praia Formosa Left to Die?
Funchal’s Praia Formosa promenade welcomes visitors with dozens of dried and dying plants, left to decay for no apparent reason - a meaningful and costly investment going to waste, despite the installation of an extensive irrigation network. Why?
Funchal Approves Small Mosque Project at Praia Formosa
A four-year legal dispute between the Espaço Islâmico da Madeira and the Funchal City Council has come to a close, paving the way for a mosque at Praia Formosa. With provisional planning approved back in 2025, construction is set to begin this summer.
Suffering from Obesity and Diabetes? SNS Now Covers Ozempic
The expensive drug Ozempic is now covered by SNS in Portugal, offering treatment for people with diabetes and obesity, addressing the needs of many in Madeira.
Political Parties Clash Over Sale of Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital
Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital in Madeira will be sold, with political parties opposing the decision due to care shortages and public interest concerns.
Police Apprehends Man Who Set Fire to CR7 Statue
The young man who set fire to Cristiano Ronaldo’s statue earlier today, was apprehended by PSP Madeira and taken to hospital for urgent psychiatric evaluation.
Man Sets Ronaldo Statue on Fire
A man deliberately set fire to the Cristiano Ronaldo statue in Funchal filming the act and a subsequent dance performance which he later shared online.
SIGA Bus Network Explained: Tickets, Tips, and Fares for 2026
Traveling Madeira by bus? With SIGA continuing to reshape the island’s public transport, here are 20 up-to-date answers to travel Madeira with ease. Got more questions? Leave a comment!
Patient Dies After Fall From Third Floor Window at Funchal Hospital
An 82-year-old man died early Tuesday morning after falling from a third-floor window at the Hospital dos Marmeleiros. The patient had been medically discharged but remained in the hospital due to a lack of social care placement.
25-Year-Old Woman Dies in Car Accident in Funchal
After being transported to Nélio Mendonça Hospital, a 25-year-old woman was pronounced dead today following yesterday's car accident in Nazaré, Funchal.
