In the 1940s, thousands of Madeirans left their homeland for Curaçao, drawn by the promise of stable jobs in the booming oil industry. This migration reshaped lives, forging new communities in the Caribbean.
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.
Chega's first mayor was involved in a physical altercation at a polling station, which was captured on video.
In Madeira, almost 30% of young people have sought psychiatric care, twice the rate of adults. Authorities warn that new psychoactive drugs pose an imminent risk to the mental health of young people.
Madeira’s population is projected to decline sharply this century. Scenarios indicate a drop of over 50% by 2100, driven by aging, low fertility, and migration patterns.
Thirty Portuguese soldiers from Madeira will return to Romania in 2026, joining NATO allies to strengthen the alliance’s eastern flank close to Russia’s border regions.
Diamantino Pereira lost both legs in a motorcycle crash on August 27 and is now sharing his recovery journey online while adjusting to a new life and daily routine.
Crime in Madeira has fallen 6.4% in 2025, with violent crime down 1.5%, but fatal road accidents have already reached last year’s total.
Madeira's small but 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 deserves all our attention 💯 Check out the upcoming concerts and 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰!
In Caniço, puppies left in a box beside garbage were rescued. CRO Santa Cruz is asking the guardian of the mother dog to come forward for help with sterilization.
Swimming was temporarily banned at Ribeira Brava beach after harmless “caneja” sharks were spotted near the shore. Authorities raised the red flag as a precautionary safety measure.
