The Original Madeira Island News Blog
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Vic … Christmas lights, with one of those new year greetings that should change date automatically tonight, but one second late. In fact it is … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Tobi … especially for those doubting Thomas’s outside Madeira that don’t believe we were suffering severe weather conditions over Xmas … this was taken after … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Jonathan … an Easyjet flight
Front Page News : source Diário de Notícias 28/12/2008
The main headline today is “Women more penalised by the low … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Pirex … a sunbathing starfish … very unseasonal, but why not! (actually I presume it is dead as I don’t think they come out of … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Eiryl … Some rather spectacular looking flowers that I don’t recall having seen before. (Come on Ulf, I bet you know what they are called)… Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Tobi … Xmas flower display – that’s it for Christmassy stuff, and thanks for everyone for taking the trouble of sending their photos in.
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TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Tobi … The statue of Cristo Rei at Garajau, with a few seasonal modifications.
Merry Christmas everyone, and many thanks to those of you that … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Carlos … the long awaited photo of his presépio … nice job Mrs. Carlos!
Front Page News : source Diário de Notícias 23/12/2008
The body … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Tobi … more Christmas lights
Front Page News : source Diário de Notícias 22/12/2008
Marítimo’s draw at Porto has most of the front page. It … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Sarah … I would guess that it’s a statue of a monkey, but anyway you can find it in the Monte Palace Gardens
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TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Tobi … flowers at night
Front Page News : source Diário de Notícias 20/12/2008
Meat sales over this festive month are expected to be around … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Pirex … a view across Funchal Harbour
Front Page News : source Diário de Notícias 19/12/2008
The main headline today ‘Hospital unable to control waiting … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Vic … Christmas lights
Front Page News : source Diário de Notícias 18/12/2008
More news on the accident that killed two men early on Wednesday … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Eiryl … a lone cow on Paúl da Serra (I love this one Eiryl, one of my favourites this year).
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TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Karen … Christmas lights, possibly representing the Funchal 500 tall ships on the sea?
Front Page News : source Diário de Notícias 16/12/2008
‘Marítimo owes … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Sarah … taken in the Monte Palace Gardens
Front Page News : source Diário de Notícias 15/12/2008
The access to the court system and justice … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Vic … more Christmas lights
Front Page News : source Diário de Notícias 14/12/2008
‘Cheaper meat, pasta and milk maintain prices’ is the main headline. … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Pirex … cacti in the Botanical Gardens
Front Page News : source Diário de Notícias 13/12/2008
The secondary school ‘Jamie Moniz’ is putting it’s older … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Jon & Deb … Inside the Funchal Christmas tree
Front Page News : source Diário de Notícias 12/12/2008
The Diário confirms that the drug problem … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Eiryl … odd looking fruit. Any idea what they are? (I bet Ulf will know)
Front Page News : source Diário de Notícias 11/12/2008
“Wretched … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Jaquine … Christmas lights in Funchal
Front Page News : source Diário de Notícias 10/12/2008
“Debate Without Discussion”. The opening of the debate in Madeira’s … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Alan … an old photo of the wicker basket ride from Monte.
Front Page News : source Diário de Notícias 9/12/2008
The main headline of … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Jaquine … Christmas lights in Funchal
Front Page News : source Diário de Notícias 8/12/2008
The financial crisis is forcing some people to look for … Read more
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Sarah … taken in the Palheiro Gardens
Front Page News : source Diário de Notícias 7/12/2008
Main headline today ‘Crisis Hits Multibanco’ (ATM). It’s official … Read more