Madeira Street Arts Festival 2025 Started Today
The 7th Madeira Street Arts Festival started earlier today, launching three colorful days of stunning performances across Funchal and Calheta.
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Funchal Teleférico Halts Operations After Technical Failure
An electronic fault caused the Funchal Teleférico to stop working. Passengers were briefly trapped, and repairs are expected to be finished by tomorrow, when service is scheduled to resume.
The Battle of Funchal: Germany’s Assault During World War I
During the Great War, German submarines repeatedly attacked Funchal, carrying out a severe assault on Portuguese territory.
Do Rental Car Companies Vandalize Each Others Cars to Survive?
An entrepreneur accuses rival rental car companies of vandalizing each other’s fleets in Funchal, with scratched cars and slashed tires. The rapidly growing sector appears to have become a hornets’ nest, where everyone fights for survival.
80% of Nurses Join Public Administration Strike in Funchal
Amid rising living costs and a widespread decline in purchasing power, even as the economy continues to reach new heights, public sector employees are taking to the streets in Funchal.
Lobo Marinho Now Uses Shore Power to Save 3,200 Tons of COâ‚‚
The ferry no longer relies on diesel engines while docked, drawing electricity from the grid instead. The only catch is that Madeira’s energy mix still depends largely on diesel to generate power.
Madeira Wants to Give Housing to 80% of Homeless by 2030
While no homeless people were identified in the North, Madeira recorded 177 individuals on the southern coast and aims to provide housing to 80% by 2030.
Thief Arrested After Breaking Into Madeira Shopping
A man was arrested after breaking into MadeiraShopping shortly after closing time early Thursday, stealing money and goods from four kiosks and cafés, authorities confirmed.
It’s Hip, if It’s Chic - Funchal’s €55 Insect Dinner Is Back
Hotel NEXT invites diners to chew on curiosity: insects, street food flair, and €55 for a night both bold and questionable.
Government Accused of Favoring Companies at Praia Formosa
PSD-Madeira faces criticism over luxury building plans at Praia Formosa. The party is accused of prioritizing business interests over local residents and reducing public access to one of Funchal’s last free seaside areas.
Funchal Cable Car Closes for Largest Renovation in 25 Years
The closure of the Funchal cable car from January 5, 2026, involves a €4 million project focusing on the Funchal station, cable replacement, and updating the system’s technology.
