TAP start cancelling quiet flights
Passengers shifted to other flights
The Journal print edition leads with the story that TAP are increasingly adopting the policy of cancelling flights when there are what they consider to … Read more
Month: January 2019
Pestana recruits 300 new staff
Hotel group seeks 300 new employees
According to a press release, the Pestana Hotel Group will travel the country during the next week, between February 2 and 8, in an … Read more
Property Tax revenues increase
IMI raises more revenue
The Diario reports online that revenues from the Municipal Property Tax (IMI) amounted to €1,503 million in 2018, reversing the downward trend that had occurred in … Read more
Manchester Airport closed this morning.
Snow closes Manchester Airport
The Manchester Evening News reports that all runways at Manchester Airport were closed this morning, with staff working since the early hours to clear the snow.… Read more
Recycling increases 1.7% in Madeira
The Diario reports that the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira today published the Regional Statistics of the Environment, which reveal information on water supply, wastewater
Porto Santo ferry back in action
Lobo Marinho resumes connections
Porto Santo Line have resumed connections between Funchal and the island of Porto Santo after the Lobo Marinho returned to action. After over three weeks in … Read more
Region to recognise Guaido as President of Venezuela
Albuquerque: “the only body that has legitimacy is the National Assembly and its President”
In a move that will be popular with the considerable number of Venezuelans living in Madeira, … Read more
Fight against corruption stagnates.
Portugal remains below EU average
The Diario reports that Portugal remains below the Western European and European Union (EU) average in the fight against corruption. This indicated in the 2018 … Read more
Hotel School Open Day.
Escola Profissional de Hotelaria e Turismo da Madeira
The Journal reports that the Professional School of Hospitality and Tourism of Madeira is holding another ‘Open Day’ today and tomorrow, in … Read more
New variety of sea bass caught
Climate change responsible?
Nicolò Pavesi, an Italian physiotherapist who worked in Madeira a few years ago, told the Journal that he had seen the fish whilst diving previously, but on
“Panelo” in Seixal a success. Video.
Hundreds attend despite the weather
The traditional cooking of panelo was fulfilled in the village of Chão da Ribeira in Seixal, on the north coast yesterday – in spite of … Read more
Mixed emotions as €500 note phased out.
The “Bin Laden” to be withdrawn
France 24 reports on the ECB taking the final step in phasing out the 500-euro note: “Few are expected to mourn a bill favoured
Ronaldo – awards may be removed.
Presidential decorations may be withdrawn
Now that he has finally appeared in a Spanish court to formally receive his €18.8 million conviction for tax fraud, Portugal and Madeira’s footballing … Read more
Funchal hospital partly isolated.
Two floors quarantined after infection by bacteria
Never quoted on this blog before, the Macau Business News reports today that two floors of the Funchal Central Hospital are partially isolated … Read more
Direct flights to Moscow. App.
Moscow wants direct flights to Madeira
The Diario today reports that Moscow wants direct flights to Madeira. The Russian Ambassador in Lisbon has classified the link as a priority and … Read more
Porto Santo ferry back with higher fares
Lobo Marinho expected back on Wednesday
The ‘Lobo Marinho’ had fewer passengers last year and this year the trips will become more expensive. The Diario headline this Saturday, January 26, … Read more
Cement production still growing.
Construction continues despite doubts
The Diario reports that in the year 2018, cement sales in the Madeira Region grew 0.6% to the highest volume of the last four years. This … Read more
Work on Machico quay to start in March
€2 million project lasting 10 months
Both the Journal and The Diario report on Miguel Albuquerque’ visit to Machico yesterday, where he discussed what the new quayside is expected to … Read more
Madeiran hotel top in TripAdvisor poll
Quinta Jardins do Lago top in Portugal
According to TripAdvisor’s Travellers ‘Choice 2019’ the Quinta Jardins do Lago hotel in Madeira is the highest rated in Portugal. It appears 12th … Read more
Venezuela crisis enters new phase
Venezuela cuts diplomatic ties with US
Venezuela has always had strong ties to Portugal, and Madeira in particular, as reported here on a number of occasions recently as their influx … Read more
First LGBTI Hotel in Madeira
€8 million investment
The Diario reports that plans for the first LGBTI Hotel in Madeira have been unveiled. According to Pedro Calado, Vice-President of the Regional Government, this is an … Read more
High winds possible next week.
High winds forecast
Thanks to Peter for alerting me to the possibility of strengthening winds next week.
Certainly the outlook on windy.com, below, for the first few days of February … Read more
Portugal unveils “Green Visa”.
Ecological investment grants residency
In a similar manner to the controversial “Golden Visa”, Portugal has now unveiled the “Green Visa” method of obtaining residency in the country. Substantial investment in … Read more
Top 5 things to do on Madeira Island.
Another great video promoting the island
The Journal reported yesterday on a video that has just appeared on YouTube: Mark Harrison, a North American photographer and “videographer”, was in Madeira … Read more