Cutting through steep mountains, the Pico do Arieiro route in Madeira seems almost impossible — yet it's real. This dramatic ...

The Portuguese isle has been dubbed The Pearl of the Atlantic, a nod to the ocean that surrounds its namesake archipelago.

Prosecutors have filed a voluntary manslaughter charge against an Indiana homeowner accused of killing a house cleaner after ...

For many retirees, the dream of living out their golden years in a place kissed by sunshine and surrounded by turquoise ...

Madeira is gearing up for its spectacular Christmas lights switch-on on 1 December, marking the start of a vibrant season of festive celebrations. With improved flight connections from the UK this ...

Geographically, Madeira is an island, but life here feels far more connected than isolated. With nearly 50 direct flights ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 45-year-old woman was caught selling painkillers near a drug store in her home community of Tottenville, authorities allege. Jan Davillo was arrested on Oct. 22 after officers ...

Aiming at the problems of strong independence of island energy supply and high volatility of renewable energy, this paper constructs a multi-energy complementary microgrid system for islands ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— PS 20 Principal Amanda Mezzatesta is ensuring all students stay warm this winter season by providing each child with essential cold-weather gear. As temperatures drop, the school ...

A cruise around Australia was canceled after an elderly passenger was left behind on a remote island and found dead a day later. Suzanne Rees, 80, was hiking with fellow passengers of the Coral ...

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Venice’s San Michele island is the final resting place of American poet Ezra Pound, Russian composer Igor Stravinsky and many Venetians known only to their loved ones. The city of ...

Authorities in Gaza say that Israel has only allowed a fraction of the humanitarian aid deliveries agreed on as part of the United States-brokered ceasefire into the enclave since the agreement came ...