Madeira Day celebrated
Region day marked with usual protocol
After the traditional solemn session in the Main Hall of the Regional Assembly was concluded as usual this morning to mark Madeira Day, the … Read more
Recycled beach bags
… part of Madeira’s circular economy
JM reports that there were 350 recycled beach bags created through reused … Read more
1900 new homes in Funchal
Forum to see 6-8,000 new residents
The Madeira News website, with its automated 24/7 news feed has picked up a report that the west zone of the city of … Read more
House prices up 6.4%
… in just one quarter in Madeira
The Madeira News website, with its automated 24/7 news feed has picked up a report that house prices in the Autonomous Region … Read more
Beaches get jellyfish flag
Doca do Cavacas bathing suspended
JM reports that the first flag that signals the presence of jellyfish in the sea was delivered yesterday afternoon at the Lido Bathing Complex, by … Read more
Heathrow cancels more flights
30 more cancellations this morning
Heathrow Airport has requested airways to remove another 30 flights from Thursday morning’s schedule as a result of its anticipating extra passenger numbers than it … Read more
Covid features in 1 in 5 deaths
Masks to continue on public transport
The Diario headlines the statistic that that 20% of the 244 people who died up to June 26 this year in the Region were … Read more
Festas de São Pedro are back in Ribeira Brava
One of the major festivals on the island
São Pedro da Ribeira Brava, considered one of the biggest festivals in Madeira, is back in full force and with a lot … Read more
First case of monkeypox in Madeira
Investigations are ongoing …
Both local papers report that the Regional Directorate for Health has confirmed that, on June 28, 2022, a case of monkeypox infection was confirmed in the … Read more
Ocean Conference: Madeira shows leadership
“One of the Region’s greatest assets”
Today is the third day of the United Nations World Ocean Conference in Lisbon, and JM reports that the leadership of the Autonomous Region … Read more
27,000 families benefit from food aid
Earthquake off Desertas
JM headlines that, in Madeira, 27,185 people were covered by the food aid program “Extraordinary Support for the Most Vulnerable Families”, created to mitigate the impact of … Read more
UN Oceans Conference gets extra security
1,650 extra police in Lisbon
Press Agency Lusa report that the head of the operational area of the Lisbon Metropolitan Command of the PSP (Security Police), superintendent Domingos Antunes, said … Read more
€30m to change access roads
Political coalition to continue?
JM Headlines the reformulation of nine areas of access to express and express lanes will cost around €30 million. Some roadworks will start next year and … Read more
Beachgoers in Spain could be fined €750 for peeing in the sea
Local council imposes strict ban.
Nothing to do with Madeira, but local news is thin this morning! The Times reported last week that as the summer season begins, beachgoers caught … Read more
The Portuguese in Hawaii
Strong historic Madeiran links with Hawaii
Thanks to PeterA for unearthing a fascinating old video on YouTube documenting how a close relationship developed between the Portuguese Islands and Hawaii over … Read more
Final fireworks of the Atlantic Festival
Results and video
JM reports that once again a “flood” of spectators flocked to downtown Funchal last night for the final firework display (or “pyromusical show” show as the organisers … Read more
Portugal hosts Ocean Conference
Critical conference in Lisbon this week
The Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of Kenya and Portugal, will be held in Lisbon over the next week and comes at a … Read more
Dutch tourist found in good health
Tourism conference at Reid’s
The Madeira News website, with its automated 24/7 news feed has picked up reports that the Dutch tourist who had been missing … Read more
Monte Palace Tropical Garden
… open 1 July – free to residents
JM reports that Monte Palace Madeira – Jardim Tropical, located in the parish of Monte, can be visited, free of charge, … Read more
Zelensky: “Portugal is with us, thank you”
Portugal backs Ukraine’s candidacy for the EU.
Diário de Notícias on the mainland reports that Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Portugal for supporting Ukraine’s candidacy for the European Union.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr … Read more
BA strike at Heathrow
adds to summer travel chaos
Sky News, among others, reports that British Airways (BA) workers at Heathrow have voted to strike during the school summer holidays, potentially causing more travel … Read more
“Altars de Säo Joäo”
… liven up central Funchal
Both JM and FN carry identical reports that the ‘Altars de São João’ are back on the streets of Funchal, in an initiative of the … Read more