February 2011 • The Original Madeira Island News Blog

Madeira Carnival 2011-70% occupancy hotel sector; ‘Carnaval da Madeira’ 4-8 March 2011 Full Programme; Portuguese wine exports to UK double in value;

Tuesday, March 1, 2011Monday, February 28, 2011 by abbo

Portugal & Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:

Madeira Carnival 2011-70% occupancy hotel sector

The Diario Newspaper reports that the Madeira Government Tourism Secretary estimates that the hotel sector will have … Read more

Portugal: first commercial semi-submersible floating wind turbine platform in world; Madeira beautiful even in black and white

Sunday, February 27, 2011 by abbo

Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Madeira beautiful even in black and white

Portugal: first commercial semi-submersible floating wind turbine platform in world

‘Reve’ website:

The first offshore project … Read more

Calheta, Madeira: 15th International Gymnastics Tournament of Madeira starts Friday;

Friday, February 25, 2011Friday, February 25, 2011 by abbo

Portugal & Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:

The website of AGIM – Associação de Ginástica da Madeira

“New date: Friday- Sunday 25, 26, 27 Feb-2011 at the new Arco da … Read more

“How many wheels does a Funchal bus have?”; Presentation on ‘LITTLE 4 – 100% electric car; Madeira Carnival 2011 rehearsals; Oporto – Funchal Air Route 35,000 passengers; Calheta: hip-hop and puppets show on Friday

Thursday, February 24, 2011Thursday, February 24, 2011 by abbo

Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Calheta: hip-hop and puppets show on Friday

Casa das Mudas: 4pm, ENTRY FREE, organised by Madeira’s ‘Conservatório – Escola das Artes’ (Conservatory-Arts Academy)… Read more

Monday Morning • Runway 23 • Madeira LPMA; Madeira’s big blue; Could 2011 be Portugal’s year winewise?; Athletics: Madeira Youths Regional Championships

Wednesday, February 23, 2011Tuesday, February 22, 2011 by abbo

Portugal & Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:

Monday Morning • Runway 23 • Madeira LPMA

“Monday Morning – A day with strong winds – runway 23 in use. Time-Lapse”

Videographer: … Read more

Madeira ensures almost every European comfort with every tropical luxury; Madeira bounced back brilliantly; Santo da Serra Sunday Market; Madeiran organic farming; Southern Madeira; Portugal business news

Monday, February 21, 2011Monday, February 21, 2011 by abbo

Madeira and Portugal News from Paul Abbiati:

The Telegraph article includes:

Microclimates

“So varied are the microclimates on this steep little island, rising abruptly out of the Atlantic, that in … Read more

A year after 20.2 Madeirans “o olhar para a frente”

Sunday, February 20, 2011 by abbo

Madeira and Portugal News from Paul Abbiati:

A year after the floods and mudslides caused by extreme torrential rain which killed 42 people there cannot be enough words. Common ones … Read more

‘BBC Newsnight’ Feature on Portugal’s economy; Fireworks in Lisbon on Sunday!

Saturday, February 19, 2011Saturday, February 19, 2011 by abbo

Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

‘BBC Newsnight’ Feature on Portugal’s economy

Newsnight’s Paul Mason explores the fragile state of Portugal:

link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12512815

Fireworks in Lisbon on Sunday!

Katy … Read more

Portuguese newspaper ‘i’ named world’s best-designed newspaper; Madeira: one of season’s exciting new buzz destinations; First monument to a person of Portuguese origin in UK; Catherine of Braganza made tea drinking popular in Britain; ‘Little Portugal’ in UK;

Thursday, February 17, 2011Thursday, February 17, 2011 by abbo

Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Madeira: one of season’s exciting new buzz destinations

The Move Channel:

“Madeira is emerging as one of the season’s exciting new buzz … Read more

Orange sea alert; Portuguese architecture: new buildings win 3 categories in Building of Year Awards; Oporto Airport Top 10 in world;

Wednesday, February 16, 2011Wednesday, February 16, 2011 by abbo

Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Orange Weather alert for the sea

On Wednesday the Weather alert for the sea was raised to Orange and this state of the … Read more

Beach tragedy on North Coast; Tuesday: member of rescue team killed and incredible survival of second crew member; Yellow alert for rough sea continues

Wednesday, February 16, 2011Tuesday, February 15, 2011 by abbo

Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Tuesday: member of rescue team killed and incredible survival of second crew member

During the search operation on Tuesday for the 2 missing … Read more

Madeira Carnival, March 5-8: one of best outside Brazil!

Monday, February 14, 2011 by abbo

Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Madeira Carnival, March 5-8: one of best outside Brazil!

Madeira, the Portuguese Island in the Atlantic Ocean “has been chosen as one of … Read more

Yellow weather alert; Madeira in December; Common dolphins off Calheta coast Madeira; Portugal starts building a cluster for electric energy in Portugal; Rugby: Portugal beats Russia

Monday, February 14, 2011Sunday, February 13, 2011 by abbo

Madeira & Portugal News from Paul Abbiati:

Yellow Weather alert

On Monday the Yellow Weather alert from the IOM continues. See the IOM website for updates: http://www.meteo.pt/pt/index.html

Madeira in December… Read more

More News – courtesy of Sue

Sunday, February 13, 2011 by Admin

REMAINS OF WOMAN FOUND AFTER EIGHT YEARS

The skeleton of a woman reported missing eight years ago were found about 80 yards from the road linking the Encumeada Bica da … Read more

Yellow sea weather alert; Madeira Table Wine sales increase; Calheta: 15th International Gymnastics Tournament of Madeira;

Friday, February 11, 2011Thursday, February 10, 2011 by abbo

Madeira & Portugal News from Paul Abbiati:

Yellow weather alert for strong waves this weekend. Follow weather developments on the Institute of Meteorology site: www.meteo.pt

Madeira Table Wine sales passed … Read more

Yellow weather alert on Wednesday; more Dusseldorf flights to Madeira; Future of Landfill petition; Portuguese rugby; Lisbon’s thrilling..slightly eccentric, array of transport options

Wednesday, February 9, 2011Tuesday, February 8, 2011 by abbo

Madeira & Portugal News from Paul Abbiati:

Yellow weather alert on Wednesday for WIND & RAIN. Follow weather developments on the Institute of Meteorology site: www.meteo.pt

More Dusseldorf flights to … Read more

Armindo Araújo stepping up to a World Rally Car; Madeiran Cristiano Ronaldo honoured by FIFA as one best eleven football players of 2010; Mourinho inaugural winner of FIFA World Coach of the Year for Men’s Football

Tuesday, February 8, 2011Monday, February 7, 2011 by abbo

Portugal & Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:

Armindo Araújo:Portuguese Production Car World Rally Championship rally driver

“Armindo Araújo (born 1 September 1977) is a Portuguese rally driver. He won the … Read more

More snippets from Sue: Landfill Petition. Nature Day, Port Taxes, Police Operation, Rescue

Sunday, February 6, 2011 by Admin

On-line Petition against further Landfill in Funchal

Hot from the press, at 1445 there have been 698 signatures in an on-line petition run by Diário de Notícias da Madeira which … Read more

More news items from Sue:

Sunday, February 6, 2011 by Admin

Fire Destroys Beach Bar – Formosa Beach

A fire thought to be caused by an electrical overload destroyed the subject beach bar yesterday afternoon. The fire started in an office … Read more

Calheta Building refurbishment, Madeira nominated for award; Madeira property evaluations rise; Madeira re-forestation operation; Portuguese national & international news

Saturday, February 5, 2011Saturday, February 5, 2011 by abbo

Portugal & Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:

Calheta Building refurbishment nominated for award

‘Archdaily’ reports that the restoration of ‘The old butter factory’ in the Calheta district of Madeira has … Read more

NEWS 04 FEB – Thanks again to Sue

Friday, February 4, 2011 by Admin

Large Rock falls scare Calheta

The landslide from the hillside overlooking the promenade of Calheta touched part of the recreation port yesterday morning, causing havoc on the road and effected … Read more

Madeira event, travel & sport news!; Taça de Portugal; ‘Anona’ Custard Apple Festival;André Villas-Boas; Madeira Botanical art work in London exhibition; Rockfall at Calheta marina

Friday, February 4, 2011 by abbo

Portugal & Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:

More events news:

The “XX Exposição Regional da Anona” (Anona Fruit Festival) returns to Faial – 12-13 February. The Press Conference covering the … Read more

More Madeira news; Yellow wind weather alert; Edinho joins Madeiran football club Maritimo; International Year of Forests recognised by Madeira; The Laurisilva Forest of Madeira UNESCO World Heritage Site; Ryanair expects to carry an estimated 100,000 extra passengers to and from Portugal in 2011; Ryanair daily flight Faro-Manchester

Wednesday, February 2, 2011Wednesday, February 2, 2011 by abbo

Portugal & Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:

Madeira first Portuguese region with private night guard patrols (guardas nocturnos) with a dog – a 2 year old Doberman to support them. … Read more

Quickie Tourist Information thanks to Sue:

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 by Admin

Just to get back into the swing of things here are a couple of things that might be interesting to residents and visitors alike.

15^th International Gymnastics Tournament of … Read more