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The Best of Funchal’s 2025 Fireworks: Views from Air, Sea & Land

The Best of Funchal’s 2025 Fireworks: Views from Air, Sea & Land

Experience the most stunning and breathtaking captures of the fireworks that illuminated Funchal’s sky in the early morning hours, as seen from the unique perspectives of air, sea, and land.

Only 2 Out of 1,200 Pestana Employees Strike for Higher Wages

Only 2 Out of 1,200 Pestana Employees Strike for Higher Wages

Only 2 of 1,200 Pestana employees all over Madeira decided to join the strike for better wages. Why is that?

Hospitality Workers Strike On New Year's Eve: A Fight for Fair Wages

Hospitality Workers Strike On New Year's Eve: A Fight for Fair Wages

Hotel workers are striking on New Year’s Eve - an inconvenience for the hospitality sector, but an essential step to address injustices and demand more fair working conditions.

Meet CARAM, Madeira's Slaughterhouse

Meet CARAM, Madeira's Slaughterhouse

It's where things end: CARAM is Madeira’s main slaughterhouse, overseeing the slaughter of thousands of animals annually and providing employment to 44 people.

Madeira Records Over 20% Yearly Increase in Rental Prices

Madeira Records Over 20% Yearly Increase in Rental Prices

Rental prices in Madeira soared by 20.2% in Q3 2024, reaching €10.66/m². Funchal saw a 25.9% increase, ranking fourth-highest nationwide, acording to DREM.

UFO Over Madeira Identified as Meteor

UFO Over Madeira Identified as Meteor

Viral videos of a glowing object over Madeira and Porto Santo have sparked curiosity, with experts now confirming it was a meteor during the Geminid shower.

UFO Sighting in Madeira: Here's What We Know

UFO Sighting in Madeira: Here's What We Know

Last night, an unidentified flying object (UFO) lit up the skies over Madeira and Porto Santo. What could it be?

Moooh-mentum: More Cows, Fewer Farmers in Madeira

Moooh-mentum: More Cows, Fewer Farmers in Madeira

Madeira's agricultural landscape in 2023 sees more cows and fewer farmers. While cattle numbers rise, the farming population shrinks, with older, more educated farmers leading the way.

90% of Funchal-Residents Feel Safe Despite Security Paradox

90% of Funchal-Residents Feel Safe Despite Security Paradox

Funchal study shows 90% of residents feel safe, while highlighting key challenges like domestic violence and youth well-being.

President Albuquerque Blames Drugs for Rise in Homelessness

President Albuquerque Blames Drugs for Rise in Homelessness

Miguel Albuquerque says that synthetic drug use is the main cause for the rise in homelessness in Madeira.

11 People Have Died in Road Accidents in Madeira This Year

11 People Have Died in Road Accidents in Madeira This Year

On average, Madeira records one fatal road accident every month, with the total number of accidents steadily increasing. Speeding remains the primary cause of these incidents.