Historic cruise ship Astoria faces uncertain future
75-year career could end
Very little news this morning so a good opportunity to post an interesting report on the historic cruise … Read more
Summer days in Spring!
26 degrees forecast
Yesterday saw a glorious day in Madeira, with many areas seeing unbroken “summer” sunshine, and today is forecast to be similar, with the … Read more
Madeira exempted from new AL regulations
New legislation details emerge today
The Madeira Resident reports that the Portuguese government’s latest version of its ‘Mais Habitação’ (More Housing) programme including changes to AL was presented this afternoon … Read more
TAP strike cancelled
Pilots call off Easter strike
The news that the impending TAP strike has been called off will be a relief for people travelling to and from Madeira and the mainland … Read more
Madeiran accountant jailed
The “Pirate” sets off again
The Diario leads with a report that a Madeiran, insolvency administrator who gained national prominence 23 years ago, when he took legal action against Benfica, … Read more
Star Wars departs Madeira
… after two weeks of filming ‘The Acolyte’
JM reports that after long and intense days of work filming a new Star Wars series in various locations on the island … Read more
Regional products promoted
Madeira Mesa Rural Project
The Diario reports that regional products of quality will be recognised today Madeira Mesa Rural Project, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Rural … Read more
“The only reason US and China respect the EU is the single market”
Barnier thoughts on Brexit
Zero VAT “worth little”
… according to consumer group
JM leads with the headline that the savings resulting from the application of Zero VAT on food products considered essential will not be significant, but … Read more
BA to cancel Easter flights
… as security staff strike
The Telegraph reports that BA is to cancel dozens of flights over the Easter period because of a 10-day strike by security staff.
Short-haul journeys … Read more
‘Madeira needs a cleaning’
TAP resumes Porto Santo flights
The biggest graphic highlight on the front page of the Diario goes to the interview with André Ventura, Deputy of the Assembly of the Portuguese … Read more
0% VAT for 44 products
… until October
JM reports that the Government of the Republic, distributors and producers announced yesterday the list of foods with 0% VAT, as reported here. Prices will be … Read more
NRP Mondego: another setback
Alleged malfunction delays departure to Selvagens
The Portuguese Navy ship NRP Mondego, which was scheduled to depart for the Selvagens Islands at the end of today, was still in Funchal … Read more
Ryanair Petitions EU
to ensure overflights during French ATC strikes
Low-cost carrier Ryanair is asking EU travellers to support a petition it believes to be important. The petition calls for the EU Commission … Read more
easyJet Portugal: new routes
but “limited growth”
easyJet will operate 27 new routes in the summer from Portugal, some being the ‘slots’ it won from TAP in Lisbon, a “momentary opportunity” that the airline … Read more
0% VAT list revealed
“Essential goods” – details emerging
Following the list revealed yesterday by SIC commentator and former leader of the Social Democratic Party, Marques Mendes, identifying the first of the foods that … Read more
Madeira raises fuel tax
Motorcyclists support health professionals
JM leads this morning with the headline that the Regional Government has decided to raise fuel tax – the tax … Read more
Toxic metals found in cereals
Portugal thrash Luxembourg 6-0
The Diario leads this morning with the story that toxic metals have been detected in cereals in Madeira. A scientific study identified the presence of cadmium … Read more
Ryanair transports 700,000
… in first year
JM reports that on the eve of completing a year of operation on Madeiran soil, Ryanair has already handled around 700,000 passengers. The low-cost airline currently … Read more
Basic food basket up 21%
… in just one year
The Diario headlines that the price of a basic food basket has risen 21% in one year is the subject that makes the headlines of the … Read more
Star Wars depart
Filming in Madeira ends
JM reports that after having generated a great frenzy across the island, the recordings of the series ‘The Acolyte’, from Star Wars, are really coming to … Read more
Portugal plans zero VAT for essentials
Items yet to be determined
Bloomberg reports that Portugal plans to introduce a VAT rate of zero for a basket of essential food products as it tries to ease the … Read more
Strikes threaten Easter
Airlines plan disruption
Unusually, JM is following this blog, headlining the strikes that are threatening the Easter holiday in Madeira. TAP and easyJet strike notices during the Easter season are … Read more