SIGA Bus Network Explained: Tickets, Tips, and Fares for 2026
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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.
Madeira Lights Up the Sky to Welcome 2026
Madeira welcomed 2026 with eight minutes of fireworks, firing 202 shots per second over Funchal. Watch the most breathtaking shots from the New Year festivities.
Weather Warning Moved 3 Hours, New Year Fireworks Will Take Place
Madeiras president explained that the orange weather alert only takes places from 03:00 and not from 00:00 as previously forecasted, which is why the celebrations will take place.
Officials Meet at 19:00 on Possible New Year’s Eve Cancellation
With the possibility of a red weather alert - the highest level for heavy rain - authorities have called a meeting at Quinta Vigia, broadcast live on RTP Madeira from 19:00, to decide whether New Year’s celebrations will be canceled.
Presidential Candidate Gouveia e Melo in Madeira Tomorrow
Ahead of the Portuguese Presidential Elections on January 18, and following visits by Mendes and Ventura to Madeira, Henrique Gouveia e Melo is scheduled to meet with Madeirans tomorrow.
High Prices Affect Christmas Sales at Mercado dos Lavradores
A busy market and cautious spending amid high prices are shaping Christmas shopping at Funchal’s Mercado dos Lavradores.
Mask Use Now Mandatory in Madeira’s Public Health Units
Madeira has strengthened health rules as flu cases rise and social contact increases during Christmas, making masks mandatory in all public health units.
TAP Increases Flights Between Funchal and Porto by Almost 30%
TAP Air Portugal announced it will raise weekly flights between Porto and Funchal from 14 to 18 starting spring 2026.
Hospital Particular Introduces AI in Emergency Care
As the first medical institution in Madeira, Hospital Particular introduces AI in its emergency department, enabling faster patient processing with confidence levels of around 95%.
