PSP Alerts Public to Dangers of Online Dating
The Public Security Police (PSP) in Madeira issued a warning on Facebook regarding the dangers of meeting people through social media.
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Housing Turning Point? Madeira With Decline in Sales and Value
Real estate sales and transaction values in Madeira are falling, yet limited supply and strong demand keep prices high - what will happen next? Two real estate consultants share their views.
Black Gold, Black Friday: How Venezuelans Returned to Madeira
At the start of the 20th century, Madeirans crossed the ocean in search of a better life in Venezuela. With Black Friday in 1983 that dream started to collapse. What followed was a long journey - from exile to homecoming.
Drunk Driving: CDS Councillor Injures Man and Loses Mandate
It is a familiar story in Madeira: driving under the influence. This time, a severely intoxicated public official struck a man who was taken to the hospital. He has requested to suspend his mandate and faces potential criminal charges.
Fireworks Leave Animals Terrified, as Clinics Brace for New Year
As New Year fireworks light the sky, animals panic and flee homes, clinics face rising emergencies, and many pets suffer injuries, seizures, stress, or go missing.
Santana: Madeira's Most Affordable Housing Market at €1,792/m²
Santana is Madeira’s most affordable housing market, despite a yearly 21.1% increase, according to Idealista. See how the other municipalities rank.
Hikers Protest as Albuquerque Rejects Changes to Trail Access
Hikers in Madeira protest new access limits on all percursos pedestres, but President Albuquerque insists he will not reverse the legislation, saying: "they can contest as much as they want".
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.
Immigrants Pay Five Times More Social Security Than They Claim
Foreign workers in Portugal contribute €3.1 billion to Social Security while receiving only €600 million, confirming their essential role in sustaining the Portuguese welfare state.
Presidential Candidate LuĂs Marques Mendes Visits Madeira
Presidential candidate LuĂs Marques Mendes visited Madeira today, engaging with citizens and outlining key aspects of his PSD-backed candidacy.
Residents to Enjoy Free Access to Botanical Garden
Trade-off? After announcing that residents will need to reserve timeslots for 42 hiking trails from 2026, authorities have now revealed that residents will enjoy free access to the Madeira Botanical Garden.
