# Madeira

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Death toll in Portuguese tourist bus crash rises to 29 after woman dies in hospital

Televised images showed the bus had spun off the road.

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Apr 18th 2019, 6:54 AM

'We felt we ought to change it:' Controversial Ronaldo bust replaced by new statue

The original bust was widely mocked after it was unveiled last year.

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Jun 18th 2018, 1:09 PM

Three days of mourning in Madeira after falling tree kills 13 people

Dozens more were injured, some seriously.

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Aug 16th 2017, 10:54 AM

'It happened in the middle of mass': 12 killed and 50 injured by falling tree at religious Portuguese festival

A 200-year-old oak tree fell on people gathered outside a church.

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Aug 15th 2017, 8:34 PM

'Even Jesus did not please everyone': Ronaldo artist defends sculpture of Madrid star

Emanuel Santos insists the Ballon d’Or winner is happy with his effort.

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Mar 30th 2017, 5:35 PM

Three people killed and thousands evacuated from homes as fire engulfs small tourist island of Madeira

Forest fires have also affected the Portuguese mainland as temperatures soar above 35 degrees.

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Aug 10th 2016, 11:00 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo's home town erects statue in his honour

It’s one way to pay tribute to the Portuguese star.

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Dec 21st 2014, 2:08 PM