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The Madeiran community in Croydon, London, celebrated the arrival of 2026 with a lively gala event at Farol Café & Restaurant, featuring live music and a joyful atmosphere.
Despite challenging weather conditions caused by the depression Francis, 40 participants took part in the traditional New Year's dive at Porto Santo's Fontinha Beach.
NewsThe Orquestra Clássica da Madeira, accompanied by tenor Alberto Sousa and under the baton of maestro Gianluca Marcianò, rings in 2026 with a grand New Year concert at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theater.
Madeira welcomes the New Year with unstable weather and maritime disturbances. The IPMA forecasts heavy rains and possible hail, urging residents and tourists to stay cautious.
NewsEffective from today, the regional minimum wage in Madeira has increased to €980, marking a significant rise from the previous €915.
The Madeira Classic Orchestra opened 2026 with its traditional New Year's concert, while the island lit up with vibrant fireworks displays, marking a promising start to the new year.
Madeira experiences unstable weather and maritime disturbances on New Year's Day, with heavy rain and potential hail affecting southern and western regions.
A firework ignited a fire in a 7th floor apartment in Funchal, Madeira, leading to a swift response from local firefighters.
A fireworks mishap on New Year's Eve led to a fire in an apartment in Funchal, Madeira, causing damage but no injuries. Firefighters quickly responded to the scene.
Two TAP flights bound for Madeira were forced to return to Lisbon due to adverse weather conditions, affecting travel plans on New Year's Day.
Despite adverse weather conditions, Funchal's New Year fireworks, themed 'A Passionate Encounter,' dazzled thousands with vibrant displays from 58 launch sites.
A stray firework ignited a fire in a seventh-floor apartment in Funchal's Monumental Palace, prompting a swift response from local firefighters and residents.