A revealing case of how city officials use a major public inconvenience to push for putting Funchal under constant video surveillance - counting on public frustration to justify more cameras.
A 30-year-old cyclist has tragically died from injuries sustained in a road accident in Funchal yesterday, marking the fourth fatal traffic incident on Madeira's roads in 2025.
Portugal debates lowering the blood alcohol limit for all drivers to 0.02%, as one in every four drivers killed in road accidents had a blood alcohol level of 0.5 g/l or higher. Will this measure prevent people from drinking and driving?
Speeding in Madeira? You might want to take your foot off the gas - not just because the police currently have their eyes and radars on you.
Extreme winds hit Funchal today, causing disruptions, toppling motorcycles, and forcing traffic to halt. Authorities issued warnings as Storm Martinho intensified.
31 years ago, in 1994, Madeira approved the final phase of Via Rápida (VR1), enhancing transportation with a 3.4 km stretch connecting Campanário to Ribeira Brava, including tunnels, viaducts, and bridges.
Paulo Cafôfo calls for a metro connecting Funchal and Caniço. He argues it would provide faster, affordable, and eco-friendly transportation, improving the quality of life on the island.
The changes to the mobility subsidy, which has been in place since 2015, have been approved. These adjustments will reduce travel costs for Madeira residents traveling to the mainland.
Madeira drivers, heads up! Here's the non-exhaustive list of new speed camera locations for March. Check the schedule, stay within limits, and drive responsibly.
Madeira news outlets report multiple accidents today, one resulting in a fatal injury
PSP conducted a large-scale nighttime traffic operation, blocking the via rápida. The focus was on alcohol consumption, leading to 12 arrests and 14 fines. Police stress road safety as Madeira has the second highest traffic-related death toll in Portugal.
