Madeiran Sentenced to 13 Years in Indonesia for Drug Trafficking
Rui Viana is sentenced to 13 years in prison. He escapes the death penalty for drug trafficking in Indonesia - but will he be serving time in Portugal?
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What’s Behind Madeira’s Extremely Low Fertility Rate?
Madeira's fertility rate is critically low at 1.22 children per woman, impacted by economic difficulties and shifting societal norms.
19% of Madeira's Retired Population Lives on the Poverty Line
Nearly 14,000 retirees in Madeira face poverty, struggling with basic needs and demanding a pension increase of at least 5%.
Births Climb, Deaths Fall, but Population Growth Stays Negative
Despite facing one of the lowest fertility rates in Portugal and a rapidly aging population, Madeira has experienced an increase in births alongside a decline in deaths.
Music Lovers, Rejoice! This Week's Concerts in Madeira
Madeira's small but 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 deserves all our attention 💯 Check out the upcoming concert's and 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰!
Madeira Faces Record Migration & Vanishing Youth, as Women Outnumber Men
Madeira's population increases due to record migration, but the ongoing decline in the youth demographic raises concerns. The female population now outnumbers men by over 12%.
Ajuda a Alimentar Cães Rescues Stray Animals in Madeira
Ajuda a Alimentar Cães rescues animals in Madeira and finds them new homes. Learn about who is running the organization, its origins, and how you can help today!
Outrage as Man Climbs Centuries-Old Tree in Fanal
A social media post of a tourist climbing a centuries-old tree in Fanal’s UNESCO World Heritage Site sparks outrage, highlighting the dangers of social media-driven tourism.
Santana Cable Car Reopens After 18-Month Closure
The Santana cable car is back in business and is set to reopen!
Dancilhas Festival Brings World Dance to Funchal This Weekend
Experience Funchal’s Dancilhas Festival this weekend, a celebration of global dance, music, and cultural heritage through live events and workshops.
Hard Talk? Official Meeting With Airbnb on Short-Term Rentals
Airbnb representatives met to discuss balancing tourism growth with local community needs, while focusing on regulating short-term rentals.
