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Funchal Breaks All-Time November Heat Record

Funchal Breaks All-Time November Heat Record

Never before has Funchal recorded a temperature as high as 30ºC in November, breaking a decade old record.

Lisbon - Madeira Flight Rescheduled 5 Times

Lisbon - Madeira Flight Rescheduled 5 Times

An Easyjet flight that was scheduled to leave Lisbon for Funchal got canceled 5 times within 24 hours, pushing passengers' patience to the limit.

World’s Best Bartenders Compete in Madeira

World’s Best Bartenders Compete in Madeira

Madeira hosts the World Cocktail Championship for the first time, welcoming elite bartenders from 60 countries to showcase their skills

14 Kilograms of Heroin Seized in Major Drug Bust in Funchal

14 Kilograms of Heroin Seized in Major Drug Bust in Funchal

Police in Funchal have seized more than 14 kilograms of heroin and 9 kilograms of MDMA in what has proven to be the largest drug bust in Portugal this year.

Homeless Man Tries to Sell Puppy for 50 Euros in Funchal

Homeless Man Tries to Sell Puppy for 50 Euros in Funchal

A young homeless man attempted to sell a puppy for 50 euros in the streets of Funchal.

Funchal Rental Room Supply Drops by 49%

Funchal Rental Room Supply Drops by 49%

With the sharpest decline in rental rooms across Portugal, Funchal now ranks as the second most expensive city for tenants.

Party Over? Funchal To Tighten Noise Regulation

Party Over? Funchal To Tighten Noise Regulation

Funchal is amending regulations to require businesses to close earlier due to noise complaints from residents.

Funchal Coffee Shop Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments

Funchal Coffee Shop Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments

Penha d'Àguia Ajuda coffee shop now accepts Bitcoin payments.

12 Things To Do On A Rainy Day In Funchal

12 Things To Do On A Rainy Day In Funchal

Funchal is all about sun and outdoor fun, right? Not so fast! Here's what Funchal has to offer on a rainy day!

Funchal Marina Construction Set to Pause?

Funchal Marina Construction Set to Pause?

According to a report and just few months before its grand opening, the Funchal Marina faces a sudden construction halt. What led to this unexpected twist, and what lies ahead?

Funchal Launches €2 Tourist Tax Effective Today

Funchal Launches €2 Tourist Tax Effective Today

Funchal introduces the €2 tourist tax from today, addressing rising tourism numbers.