Plane Makes a Risky Sideways Landing at Madeira Airport

A private rescue team, hired by friends of the Polish tourist Igor Holewiński, who disappeared in Madeira last Sunday morning, is expected to arrive in the Region this Friday to continue the search. The tourist’s sister, Olga Holewiński, confirmed that “probably the first people will start arriving tomorrow and the rest possibly on Saturday.” Friends are not giving up on finding Igor Holewiński and have started a fundraiser to bring...

The days of simply parking your car and walking into nature are officially over. In a drastic move to control tourism, the Regional Government has imposed strict new regulations that will fundamentally change how you visit Madeira. Strict 30-Minute “Entry Windows” Forget about going at your own pace. The government is now enforcing a rigid “slot system.” Access to trails is being sliced into 30-minute windows from sunrise to sunset....

Case 1: German Woman Missing in Caniço, PJ Investigates Today, November 5, it was reported that a German woman is missing in the Caniço area. Case 2: Search for Missing Polish Tourist Suspended, to Resume Thursday In a separate case, a multi-day search operation has been underway for 31-year-old Polish tourist, Igor Holewiński. Mr. Holewiński is described as 1.95m (6’5″) tall, with blond hair, and wears glasses.