Mayor calls for ferry move to Lisbon.
Mayor calls for ferry move to Lisbon all year
The Diario reports that at the JS-Madeira (Juventude Socialista Madeira) political congress, the Mayor of Funchal, Paulo Cafôfo, has … Read more
Month: September 2018
Funchal joins “Clean Up the World” campaign.
‘Limpar o Funchal do Mar à Serra’
Funchal City Council last Friday joined the “Clean Up the World” campaign, which is part of a United Nations Environment Program. Funchal actively … Read more
Ponta do Sol road collapse.
Ponta do Sol road collapse
JM reports that a landslide occurred at 1.30 yesterday afternoon in the centre of Ponta do Sol, next to the pavilhão do município. The road … Read more
Earthquake off Porto Santo. New hospital approved.
Small earthquake off Porto Santo.
The Diario reports that an earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale was recorded last night north of Porto Santo, according to the Portuguese Institute … Read more
SATA strengthens Azores – Madeira link.
SATA reinforces Ponta Delgado – Funchal flights
The Journal reports that from the end of October, SATA Azores Airlines will strengthen the connections between the two autonomous regions. SATA will … Read more
Alto Lido reopens. World Tourism Day.
Alto Lido refurbishment complete.
The Alto Lido Hotel officially reopens this Friday, September 28, at 5:00 p.m. The hotel has undergone a substantial refurbishment over recent months, as its “sister” … Read more
Venezuelan crisis impacts on Madeira.
Venezuelan influx stretches Madeiran resources
Both the main newspapers report that figures now show that 6,000 Portuguese and Portuguese descendants have now arrived in Madeira since crisis worsened in Venezuela … Read more
New Porto Santo Ferry Commander makes first trip.
Porto Santo Ferry under new command
Following up from a previous post the Journal reports that Paulo Araújo Batista conducted his first trip as Commander of the Porto Santo Ferry, … Read more
Christmas lights tender fails
No bids match tender criteria
The Diario reports that the public tender for the Christmas lights organised by the Secretariat of Tourism and Culture has not received any eligible responses. … Read more
Property purchase activity on the up in Madeira.
The Diario today reports that according to the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira, in 2017 the number of contracts for the purchase and sale of real estate(4,868) registered an … Read more
Porto Santo Ferry Captain retires.
Porto Santo Ferry Captain retires
The Journal reports that Commander João Bela makes his last trip in charge of the Porto Santo Ferry, the Lobo Marinho, tomorrow. His career spans … Read more
Manchester Airport baggage handling filmed!
Manchester Airport to crack down on ‘rough’ baggage handling
“Rough” is something of an understatement as the video below clearly illustrates. Manchester Airport has said it will crack down on … Read more
Santo da Serra cider festival this weekend.
Santo da Serra cider festival this weekend
The XXVIII Cider Festival takes place this weekend in Santo da Serra This is a popular celebration of the local tradition of manufacturing … Read more
Original Ronaldo bust sculptor tries again.
Emanuel Santos creates new bust of Cristiano Ronaldo
The controversial sculptor of the first Cristiano Ronaldo bust to be installed at Madeira Airport, later replaced after receiving much ridicule, has … Read more
Quinta do Lorde progress. Brexit.
Quinta do Lorde
The Journal reports that another step has been taken in the long process involving the insolvency of the Quinta do Lorde project. This involves the departure of … Read more
Drone disrupts Lisbon airport last night.
Drone disrupts Lisbon airport
Thanks to Peter again – the Journal reports that flights at Lisbon Airport were affected last night after a drone was identified in the vicinity. Operations … Read more
Taxis throughout Portugal protest against Uber.
Taxi drivers stage nationwide protest
The Portugal News is reporting that taxis are currently staging protests in Lisbon, Porto and Faro against a new law that regulates electronic transport platforms … Read more
easyJet threat. U2 misplace Ronaldo. Last ferry of 2018.
easyJet threat
The Journal print edition today is leading with the story of a threat by easyJet to leave Madeira, in the latest round of a dispute over the mechanism … Read more
Alleged bomb threat on Porto Santo plane
Alleged bomb threat on Porto Santo – Madeira connection
The Journal online have just started reporting a most unusual story for this quiet backwater! Apparently an alleged bomb threat is
Tourist with serious injuries after fall in São Vicente. Azores video.
Serious fall on Levada Fajã do Rodrigues in São Vicente
The Diario reports that a 29-year-old French woman fell approximately 15 metres whilst she was walking on the Levada Fajã … Read more
Hurricane Helene threat to Azores. easyJet flights.
Azores – Hurricane Helene to pass “very close”
The Diario reports that the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) predicts that the effects of the “Helene” will be … Read more
Tropical storm Helene to hit on Monday
Tropical storm Helene to hit on Monday
Extreme weather is making headlines right now, with hurricane Florence in the US and super-typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines. Not to be left … Read more
Airport germs. TAP saga continues.
Airport germs!
The New York Times, among others, reported last week that whilst airport security is there to protect you, but it may also give you the sniffles — or … Read more
“Punctual” airport. Brexit opinion poll change.
Madeira Airport “punctual”
Very little local news at the moment, but FN report on recent airport performance statistics published by Notícias ao Minuto. According to these, Lisbon Airport recorded a … Read more