January 2012 • The Original Madeira Island News Blog

Russian Ballet returning for Festa da Flor

April 30, 2023 - 08:56January 31, 2012 - 10:43 by abbo

Festa da Flor: 20 e 21 de Abril; Volunteer work in Madeira; Young people to help pensioners; ‘GICO’ – Geração Imaculado em Companhia; Mystery shopper; Dog surveillance; Festa da Flor: … Read more

Birds of prey in Madeira; Sailing in Madeira; Transquadra 2012 Madeira; The ‘panelo’ in Seixal; Last sailing of Naviera Armas Ferry; Colégio Church Funchal Monday Concert 12.30pm; “Voz Celeste” series of free concerts; Mourinho to leave Real Madrid for UK Premier League?; Portuguese scientists win €6.6m in scholarships & prizes since January;

January 30, 2012 - 13:27January 30, 2012 - 10:17 by abbo

International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Last sailing of Naviera Armas

Thanks for the photos from readers of the last sailing from Funchal unfortunately the blog software says … Read more

Madeira’s Financial Adjustment Programme: Press Conference; Events this weekend Madeira; Churches of Madeira: Igreja de São Pedro, Funchal;

January 28, 2012 - 11:36January 28, 2012 - 10:52 by abbo

International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Again, thankyou for the contributions from Peter and other blog readers in the comments section on the termination of the Madeira-Portimão Sea … Read more

Funchal Biological Agricultural Market rated v good or excellent by consumers; Free concert at Centro de História do Atlântico, Funchal 9pm, Friday night; Boot Sale Funchal Sunday?; Near perfection doesn’t save Mourinho; Portugal’s airports busier in 2011; Easyjet results; Lisbon Airport: exclusive family area; ‘Canter’ plant at Tramagal will double work force to 675;

January 27, 2012 - 12:31January 27, 2012 - 10:27 by abbo

International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Thankyou for the contributions from Peter in the comments section on the termination of the Madeira-Portimão Sea Transport

Boot Sale Funchal Sunday?… Read more

Madeira-Portimão Sea Transport; Madeira’s Financial Assistance Programme; Telegraph: ‘How to save money in Portugal’; Portugal: a particularly attractive option for summer holidays; Frida Kahlo tributes at Casa das Mudas Calheta; Madeira’s natural rock pools; Eusebio: the Black Panther turns 70; Justice Minister pledges reforms;

January 26, 2012 - 14:43January 26, 2012 - 09:39 by abbo

International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Madeira-Portimão Sea Transport

The Commercial Director of Naviera Armas, Javier Jalvo Garcia comes to Madeira this Thursday to explain communications announcements that … Read more

Armas to end ferry operation between Portimao & Funchal; Extra flights to Madeira including Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff; Ponta do Pargo Golf Course; Santana Madeira UNESCO biosphere reserve; President explains pension gaffe; Portuguese shoemaking: record year in 2011 on strong exports; Art lovers flock to Lisbon; Prazeres art exhibition; Mysteries of Lisbon film wins another international award; Levada Walk: Levada do Moinho na Lombada da Ponta do Sol;

January 24, 2012 - 19:33January 24, 2012 - 14:27 by abbo

International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

From Peter in the comments section. Thanks Peter for all your contributions.

Armas to end ferry operation between Portimao and Funchal

from … Read more

Opening Ceremony: Guimarães, Portugal one of two European Capitals of Culture 2012; Giant horse symbolising Portugal united with a giant man, representing Europe; Barroso: “Without culture, Europe has no direction”; Concert Monday Lunchtime Funchal in Igreja do Colégio, Funchal City Square;

January 23, 2012 - 09:00 by abbo

International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Concert Monday Lunchtime Funchal in Igreja do Colégio, Funchal City Square

Organ Concert in the series ‘A Voz Celeste’ with the … Read more

Reid’s Hotel Madeira in World Top 25; Art Exhibition in Calheta; Tried the Carros do cesto in Monte?; Monte toboggan ride; Ernest Hemingway wrote: the “most exhilarating experience” of his life; Markets contradict “turning point” forecast by Finance Minister; Portugal’s first sustainable community garden; Slovakia opens consulate in Madeira;

January 21, 2012 - 05:10January 20, 2012 - 15:13 by abbo

International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Dear readers, events this weekend include:

Art Exhibition in Calheta region at The Centro Cívico da Ponta do Pargo

titled:’Art West 3 … Read more

Diving in Madeira: indigo depths and sunken wrecks; Daily Telegraph Article; Madeira being marketed on its subaquatic merits; Madeira’s merits as a family destination with great diving thrown in; Health Centre Emergency opening times; Football: Ronaldo, Real not enough for Super Barca; Barcelona win ‘the Copa del Rey’, ‘o clássico;

January 19, 2012 - 17:36January 19, 2012 - 11:25 by abbo

International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

‘Football: Ronaldo, Real not enough for Super Barca;

Barcelona win ‘the Copa del Rey’, ‘o clássico

From Portugal Daily View:

Despite the … Read more

10 reasons to visit Portugal; Walk: Jardim do Mar-Prazeres-Paul do Mar; PR19 Caminho Real do Paul do Mar; Jazz Club Funchal?; Fishermens lives in Madeira; New Employment Laws; Signing New ‘Acordo social’; Whale and dolphin watching in Madeira region;

January 18, 2012 - 14:35January 18, 2012 - 11:51 by abbo

International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Dear readers, thanks for all contributions in the comments section and outside of the comments section. Thanks to readers and contributors including … Read more

easyJet’s big plans for 2012; Flights from Germany to Madeira; Air travel News; Flights from France to Madeira; Direct flights from Lyon to Madeira; Lisbon Airport to get underground connection; Fado, Painting & Dancing in Zona Velha, Funchal; Investing in Portugal: Lisbon;

January 16, 2012 - 22:05January 16, 2012 - 19:45 by abbo

International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Flights from Germany to Madeira

From Anam website, Press Releases section:

Germania & Air Berlin Airlines

“Germania fly to Madeira Airport … Read more

Madeira Island Ultra Trail 2012; Motorcyclist Helder Rodrigues wins stage 13 Dakar Rally; Gymnastics extravaganza in Calheta 5pm Saturday; Portuguese business selling 1000 Pastéis de nata a day in Paris!; Theatre performances in English; Madeira Architecture:Zona Desportiva Arco Calheta;

January 14, 2012 - 22:38January 14, 2012 - 13:03 by abbo

International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Readers get training in the marvellous January weather for:

Madeira Island Ultra Trail 2012

3 routes, the main with an approximate distance … Read more

Madeira Carnaval: one of best in Europe: 18-21 February; Concerts in Funchal Friday, Saturday night: some FREE; Concert celebrating New Year, Igreja do Colegio; Bandolins Orchestra & Wine-tasting at Wine Institute; Portugal’s coast :one of best testing sites in Europe for ocean energy; Weekend markets in Madeira: Feira de Artesanato ‘Made in Caniço’ market;

February 6, 2012 - 20:01January 13, 2012 - 12:37 by abbo

International, Portugal and Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Madeira Carnaval: one of the best in Europe: 18-21 February

Film of 2010 Carnaval

Portugal’s coast : one of best testing sites … Read more

Team Quicksilver Europa in Paúl do Mar January 2012; Surfing in Madeira; Surfing off Ponta do Pargo; Portugal’s real-estate market 2012; Walking holidays in undiscovered Portugal; Madeira: “a well-known walking destination”; Flights from Lyon to Funchal: April 2012;

January 13, 2012 - 12:34January 12, 2012 - 17:28 by abbo

International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Team Quicksilver Europa in Paúl do Mar, January 2012

Team Quicksilver Europa are in Paul do Mar at the moment surfing in … Read more

Life after AVB; Portuguese football: axis of power tipped one way and then another; Daily Telegraph: ‘Holidays in Portugal offer something for everyone’; Portugal: “it’s the special one…”; Photography exhibition, Quinta das Cruzes Museum, 10-29 January 2012; Orchestra of Mandolins Concert with wine tasting Madeira Wine Institute 13th January;

January 11, 2012 - 16:44January 11, 2012 - 14:33 by abbo

International, Portugal and Madeira News from: Paul Abbiati

Daily Telegraph article: ‘Holidays in Portugal offer something for everyone’

“As a holiday destination par excellence, Portugal has got it all. … Read more

Made in Portugal; Flights from Zurich to Madeira from April 2012; Government of Madeira and the National Association of Pharmacies 77m euro debt dispute; Bloomberg article on Madeira; Search for diver continues; Portuguese exports up 12.8% on last year but, real economy under pressure; Embraer’s investment to transform Portugal’s fledgling aerospace industry;

January 12, 2012 - 19:41January 10, 2012 - 11:33 by abbo

International, Portugal & Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:

Thanks to Peter again for contributions in the comments section including comments on the reimbursement of medicines at health centres

Flights from … Read more

‘Funchal Music Fest – Live 2012’: 17-19 August, 2012; Madeiran Sílvia Silva contestant in ‘A Voz de Portugal’; Payment to chemists problem; Madeira public bus information;

January 9, 2012 - 19:34January 9, 2012 - 13:47 by abbo

International, Portugal and Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Madeira public bus information

From Paul: Dear readers thanks for the guidance on Madeira public bus information online and in books!

‘Funchal … Read more

Madeira’s underwater natural beauty; Madeira’s biodiversity; Monk seal; Desertas Islands; Scuba diving in Madeira region; Award winning films;

January 6, 2012 - 22:15January 6, 2012 - 20:10 by abbo

Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oETGAkOtSIU&feature=channel_video_title

This short film ‘Madeira Aquática HD’ won an award in its category at Portugal’s Fourth Video Subaquático International Festival ‘VideoDigisub’ in 2010. This film … Read more

Test Post

January 6, 2012 - 16:23 by Admin

Paul – all appears OK now?… Read more

Advice to Walkers in Madeira Region; Missing elderly tourists found dead; Government approves 8 new investment contracts worth €221m; Piano Concert ‘Baltazar Dias’ Theatre, Funchal, Friday night, 9pm

January 6, 2012 - 16:15January 6, 2012 - 12:25 by abbo

International, Portugal and Madeira News from Paul Abbiati:

Dear readers unable to complete posting today as there are technical problems with editing today…there is more to blog posting regularly than … Read more