Travel TipsSep 8, 20269 min read
Mosquitoes in Madeira: the dengue risk, and how to avoid bites
Madeira has the dengue mosquito on its south coast, but no outbreak since 2013. Where it bites, which repellent to pack, what to do if you get a fever.
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Travel TipsSep 8, 20268 min read
New Year's Eve in Madeira: the fireworks, where to watch, and where to stay
Funchal's midnight fireworks last eight minutes and fill the island. What happens from 30 December to 1 January, the case for and against each viewpoint (seafront, Pico dos Barcelos, Monte, a boat, your own terrace), what the gala dinners and boats cost, and which base in Funchal fits the way you want to spend the night.
Travel TipsSep 7, 20268 min read
Porto Moniz: the natural pools, and whether to stay the night
Porto Moniz's lava pools cost 3 euros and close when the winter swell comes in. What the ticket buys, the free Cachalote pools next door, the Rodoeste bus times that make a day trip from Funchal work, and an honest case for and against staying the night.
Travel TipsSep 5, 20266 min read
One day in Funchal from a cruise ship: what fits, what does not
What actually fits into a cruise call in Funchal: the walk in from the Pontinha berth, the Monte cable car at 16 euros one way, the toboggan that finishes two kilometres above the city, and the trips that will not fit before all aboard.
Travel TipsSep 3, 20267 min read
Self-guided levada walks in Madeira: five routes you can walk without a guide
Five levada routes you can walk without a guide, with distances, altitudes and honest downsides, plus how the SIMplifica booking and the 4.50 euro trail fee work in 2026 and which walks you can reach by bus.
Travel TipsSep 2, 20266 min read
Where to stay in Madeira: picking the right base
Funchal or the sunny south-west, the quiet north or the airport side: how Madeira's areas differ, what altitude does to winter evenings, and where to base yourself with or without a car.
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Sep 11, 20261 min read
Health and Civil Protection statute sent for publication
The decree was approved by the Council of Government on 20 August 2026 and received at the Palácio de São Lourenço on 10 September 2026.
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Sep 11, 20261 min read
JPP proposes parliamentary inquiry into PolĂcia Judiciária oversight
JPP has proposed a 180-day parliamentary inquiry into procedures at the PolĂcia Judiciária and the government's supervision of the force during LuĂs Neves's tenure as national director.
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Sep 11, 20261 min read
Chega proposes incentives to retain autism support specialists
Chega's resolution includes a proposed supplement for neurodevelopment institutions and a support programme for families of people with autism.
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Sep 10, 20261 min read
Funchal shares urban cleaning practices at GuimarĂŁes meeting
ENLU 2026 in GuimarĂŁes is focusing on urban cleaning work that often goes unnoticed.
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Sep 9, 20261 min read
Madeira to apply IRS withholding cut in November
Madeira will apply the national IRS withholding cut in November while maintaining its 30% tax differential.
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Sep 9, 20261 min read
US ambassador received in Funchal on first Madeira visit
John Joseph Arrigo's official visit included meetings with Funchal mayor Jorge Carvalho and Representative of the Republic Paulo Barreto.