madeira

Smart Regions

How did Madeira become the EU's poster child for renewable energy?

In partnership with the European Commission

This natural paradise in the Atlantic Ocean expects to generate 50 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources in the coming years.

03/07/2023

Travel News

Storm Oscar: Travel warnings issued for Canary Islands

Flights have been cancelled at Madeira Airport and a number of weather warnings are in place.

06/06/2023

Travel News

Why does Portugal want to end its golden visa scheme?

Portugal wants to end its golden visa scheme - but not everyone is on board.

12/04/2023

Destinations

Why you should add Madeira to your summer bucket list

Portugal's sunny island of Madeira is packed with adventure.

24/02/2023

Destinations

This is why book lovers need to head to Portugal this year

With a rich cultural history, there’s more to experience in Portugal than just port and pastéis de nata.

24/01/2022

Nature

Snails the size of a pinhead brought back from brink of extinction

Hunted by mice, they hadn't been seen for 100 years - but the species are now making a speedy comeback thanks to two UK zoos.

03/12/2021

Destinations

Portugal: Have a mask-free beach holiday without taking a COVID test

Portugal is open to tourists, and with a high vaccination rate, it's one of the safest European countries to visit right now.

05/11/2021

Portugal

Madeira hit by floods and torrential rain on Christmas Day

Dozens of people were evacuated from their homes and at least one house was destroyed, local media reported.

26/12/2020

Portugal

At least 29 people killed in tourist bus crash in Madeira, Portugal

According to Portuguese media, at least 29 people have been killed in a tourist bus crash on the island of Madeira.

17/04/2019

World News

Brightly coloured and noisy carnival celebrations paraded around Europe

The speed skater Arianna Fontana kicked-off Italy's parade, performing the Flight of the Eagle from the tower bell in Venice.

03/03/2019

Destinations

The old-world charms of a new-world destination

A tour of the Madeiran archipelago and its wine festival in Funchal

15/10/2018

Living

150-year-old craft from Madeira

The products of the luxury brand are entirely handmade by Madeiran women.

27/08/2018

Business Planet

Going global: what do SMEs need to do to tap into international markets?

Find out how one all-female SME on the Portuguese island of Madeira has successfully conquered the international stage.

09/02/2018

Portugal

Ronaldo bronze bust grabs limelight for all the wrong reasons

A bronze bust of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has become an internet joke, being the latest in a series of failed attempts to capture his model good looks.

30/03/2017

Portugal

Madeira renames its airport after Ronaldo

You know you have made it when they name an airport after you

29/03/2017

World News

Madeira to rename airport after local hero Ronaldo

Football superstar Christiano Ronaldo’s home island of Madeira is to rename its airport in honour of the Portuguese international legend.

28/03/2017

Portugal

Portugal fires: Wildfires rage on mainland as Madeira counts cost

Flames on the tourist island of Madeira have made headlines worldwide but Portugal’s mainland is also being ravaged by a wave of more than 100 wildfires.

12/08/2016

Portugal

Portugal: Additional help called in as wildfires rage on

Wildfires continue to rage in Portugal.

10/08/2016

Portugal

Portugal : Firefighters association blames politicians

The story is the same each year.

10/08/2016

Portugal

Three dead and many evacuated in Madeira wildfires

At least three people have been killed and about 1,000 evacuated after wildfires engulfed parts of Funchal, the capital of the Portuguese island of Madeira.

10/08/2016