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Electricity Production Increases in Madeira

The Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM) reported today that electricity production in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, estimated from the electricity emission data provided by the Madeira Electricity Company (EEM), increased by 2.8% year-on-year in the 1st quarter of 2025. Analysing the production mix of the electricity emitted…

Increased Road Traffic

The weighted average daily traffic on the Madeira Expressway increased by 6.0% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period of the previous year. The information was released by the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM), based on data from the Regional Directorate of Roads (DRE).…

Banana Museum

The Madeira Banana Museum received 36,634 visitors in 2024, demonstrating an increasing interest from tourists and residents alike. Portugal, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Poland, Denmark, and Hungary are among the main source markets. The Secretary of Agriculture and Fisheries, Nuno Maciel, highlighted the great potential for growth of the…

On The Buses

For a year, Ursula Hahn has acted as a volunteer bus guide at a bus stop in the Monumental Lido.  When asked about her dedication to her vocational role, she added that tourists are often left confused about pre-paid tickets, the cost of a bus trip, and where to disembark. …

School Bullying Tragedy

AFARAM – Association of Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill of the Autonomous Region of Madeira expressed their “deepest regret for the tragic death of the 12-year-old child, who committed suicide due to school bullying.” “According to publicly released information, the bullying situation may be at the origin of…

Giro Pass Update

On a pilot phase roll-out, Payshops are now able to load the new ‘Giro’ pass.   As suggested, this will be a gradual rollout. However, the network of Payshop agents able to upload trips onto the GIRO pass will increase across the region – both in Madeira and Porto Santo-, states…

2nd Day of Snowfall

As predicted by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), Madeira woke up to a second day of a light dusting of snow on its highest peaks. With deteriorating weather conditions, the island remains under an orange coastal alert. Waves are expected to reach 11 metres on the northwest…

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