Area burned in Madeira
… is the lowest for 17 years
The Diario reports that the area burned in 2021 in Madeira as a result of forest fires was the lowest for at least … Read more
Continente launch new promo
“Good for Madeira”
JM reports online that #BomParaAMadeira is the signature of the new multimedia campaign that Continente is developing in the region, as a way of celebrating their activity … Read more
Germany may enter recession
Unexpected decrease in German GDP
Reuters report that the German economy unexpectedly shrank in the fourth quarter, data showed on Monday, a sign that Europe’s largest economy may be entering … Read more
Ryanair: prices up for Easter
… as profit forecast rises to €1.325bn – €1.425bn
Ryanair said surging demand will push air travel prices up in time for the Easter holidays, just days after Flybe went … Read more
50 years of Autonomy
Unemployment higher in smaller municipalities
The issue of “celebrating 50 years of Autonomy” is one of the pictorial highlights of this Monday’s edition of the Diario. The President of Parliament … Read more
Lidl at Cruz Vermelha
Project can be housing only
The controversial LIDL project in Largo Severiano Ferraz, in the upper part of Funchal city centre, refused by the Municipality of Funchal, Câmara Municipal … Read more
Master Plan suspension criticised
Move will allow larger areas of commercial developments
JM reports that the Confiança coalition condemned, this Saturday, the announced intention to suspend the urban master … Read more
Madeira leads in arresting drink-drivers
Call for free pet sterilizations
The Diario leads with the headline that the region remains ahead in the arrest of drivers with alcohol. Madeira has had the highest ratio in … Read more
Flybe collapses again
All flights cancelled
Various media outlets report this morning that Flybe has collapsed and cancelled all flights, with 277 of 321 jobs lost. The airline has gone into administration less … Read more
‘Mostra da Poncha e do Mel’
Busy weekend in the parish of Serra de Água
Following on from the previous post about beekeping, the ‘Mostra da Poncha e do Mel’ is already in its 7th … Read more
EU support for beekeepers promised
109,000 kilos of honey produced annually
The government will channel support from Brussels to beekeepers in Madeira – this is the promise of the regional secretary for Agriculture and Rural … Read more
Madeira top 3 value for winter sun
€149.53 for every hour of sunshine gained
Sunshine hours gained over London
Average winter sun hours
findmycasino.com reports that a holiday in Madeira … Read more
“Historic” minimum wage increase
8.6% increase agreed
The Portugal News reports from Madeira that “we are facing the biggest increase in the regional minimum wage since 2015. This is a historic increase”, according to … Read more
Tourist dies at Cascata dos Anjos
Tour operators still take groups of tourists
The Madeira News website, with its automated news feed incorporating Google translate, has picked up a report that a tourist died today, … Read more
Armed Forces now has first four “drones Atlântica”
Cutting-edge project delivers
The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Admiral António Silva Ribeiro, yesterday morning visited the “Drones Atlantica ” project at the Regional Agency for … Read more
Funchal Master Plan suspended
… but no increase in the construction area?
The main headline in JM refers to the decision to suspend the Funchal Master Plan for two years.
The decision has been … Read more
easyJet use a Greek island to promote Madeira
Ad campaign uses wrong photo
The Diario reports that the intention was good as easyJet sought, in recent days, to promote the cheap trips that the airline offers to the … Read more
Most expats feel European
… and don’t want to leave
Most UK expats living in the European Union, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland who are covered by the Brexit agreement say they feel European and … Read more
Tax disputes fall
Call for inquiry into corruption claims
The headlines in the Diario refer to the decrease in tax litigation in the Region. Figures from the Funchal Administrative and Tax Court point, … Read more
Dell heads for Ribeira Brava
Airport must pay local tax
JM reports that the American IT giant Dell, which has 165,000 workers worldwide, is preparing to set up shop in Ribeira Brava. The revelation, made … Read more
TAP offer Madeira promo
Return trips from €49
TAP has launched a promotional campaign with round-trip flights to Madeira starting at €49 for bookings made prior to the 1st of February and travel until … Read more
Madeira Artificial Intelligence Centre
with 50 staff in Santa Cruz
The Artificial Intelligence Center of Madeira, opened in Santa Cruz, represents an investment of over 1 million euros. Located in the Ribeira da Boaventura … Read more