Two deaths on Madeiran beaches this season
16 fatal accidents recorded on Portuguese beaches
Sixteen people have died on Portuguese beaches since the beginning of the bathing season, between May 1st and September 30th, according … Read more
Scooter warning
Record winter for tourism
The prominent photo on the front page of the Diario this morning is dedicated to a Police
warning about the excesses of e-scooter users. There have … Read more
Orange heat warning
Persistence of high temperatures
Following up on the weather forecast in the previous post, the Portuguese Weather Institute, IPMA, have this morning issued … Read more
Police no longer paid to monitor traffic
Pico do Areeiro contract terminated
The contract between the Forestry Institute, Instituto de Florestas, IFCN, and the PSP Regional Police Command to monitor traffic in Pico do Areeiro has … Read more
Drug problems in Câmara de Lobos
Disability passes cheaper
Highlighted in this edition of JM, is the drama of drug addiction. “Drug disquiet in Câmara de Lobos” is the title alongside the photo on the … Read more
Pestana reinforces international image
Group now holds 9 distinctions
At the World Travel Awards Europe, which took place yesterday in Georgia, the Pestana Hotel Group won a total of six tourism “Oscars”, including two … Read more
Motards Madeira celebrates 25 years
… with 850 members
Club Motards Madeira celebrates its 25th anniversary this weekend with a party at Miradouro de São Roque, in the city … Read more
Locals approve of AL
“Best Island Destination in Europe” yet again!
The majority of respondents to an Intercampus survey for JM and JMFM consider that the expansion of the Local Accommodation offer in Madeira … Read more
Albuquerque changes half his government
Canarian President promotes maritime connection
Four days after the elections, Miguel Albuquerque finalized the new government with two fewer secretariats. Four government officials leave (Rita Andrade, Susana Prada, Teófilo Cunha … Read more
EU visa delayed again
New ETIAS program will not start until 2025
According to European Union (EU) officials, the start of the European Travel Info and Authorisation System (ETIAS) program – effectively an EU … Read more
Two ships bring more than 5,000 people
“Ventura” and the “Silver Moon” visit Funchal
As the cruise ships begin to head south from their summer further north, the port Funchal today receives two ships, more specifically the … Read more
Espada sales continue to break records
€7.683 million so far this year
The value generated by espada (black scabbardfish) fishing continues to break records this year, states a note from the Regional Secretariat for Sea and … Read more
Regional Government monitors Ryanair closure threat
Tourism Secretary speaks out
“Faced with this specific situation, we are on the ground working on contacts with Ryanair itself, with the concessionaire, with Turismo de Portugal, we have also … Read more
Ryanair threatens to close Madeira base
Airport Operator wants excessive price increases
Ryanair has criticized proposals for airport taxes and threatens to close its Madeira base . The ‘low-cost’ airline Ryanair criticized ANA’s proposal to increase … Read more
Work continues at new marina
New campaign: ‘Madeira. So Sustainable’
FN has photos of the latest work being conducted at the new marina in Funchal. An asphalt roof is being applied above what will be … Read more
No Vice President
PAN accused of “betrayal”
The president of the Regional Government intends to announce, “soon”, the new composition of the Madeiran executive, but has already announced that there will not be … Read more
Portuguese youth fight climate change
… suing European countries over wildfires
In a bold move in the fight against climate … Read more
Albuquerque coalition continues
Negotiations last all day
Miguel Albuquerque had promised a quick understanding with one of the candidates to form an absolute majority government to work with his coaltion. And … Read more
Costa Fortuna returns
… and three mega-yachts in Funchal
The ‘Costa Fortuna‘ has returned to Funchal for another stopover, with 3,020 people on board. The bay also received three mega-yachts that … Read more
Election results: coalition fails to win absolute majority
PSD/CDS one seat short
As the election results came through last night, in Madeira, it came as something of a surprise that the ruling PSD/CDS coalition failed to gain an … Read more