Revoke Article 50 petition passes 6,000,000
What a mess!
The “Revoke Article 50 and remain the EU” petition has passed 6,000,000, and will be debated by Parliament as the website promises, but not the full house, … Read more
Month: March 2019
Mainland property prices rocket.
Buyer-seller expectation gap increases to 22%
The Portugal News reports that the average price of property in the country rocketed by 15.4% in 2018. But while real estate continues to … Read more
Earth Hour “significant” in Funchal
Race marks Earth Hour
The Journal reports that, in addition to the outdoor candlelight yoga class at the Farmers Market already mentioned here, Funchal also saw an Earth Hour … Read more
Motocyclist reaches 210 km/h on Rapida
Motorcyclist filmed himself doing 210 km/h
The Journal reports on a video being shared on Twitter this week by a motorcyclist doing 210 km/h leaving Funchal, heading towards the airport … Read more
UK’s richest person in Funchal?
Hampshire II super-yacht in town
Thanks to Jaime for letting me know that the Hampshire II super-yacht is currently parked off Barreirinha at the end of the Old Town
It … Read more
EU calls time on clock changes
Proposed end to spring and autumn custom by 2021 could affect Britain even if it leaves EU
The Portugal News repeats what has been reported here earlier this month. … Read more
‘Madeira and Porto Santo: Together for Mozambique’
Campaign starts to aid cyclone-ravaged country
The Diario, among other media outlets, reports that the campaign ‘Madeira and Porto Santo: Juntos por Moçambique’ was launched by the Secretary for Inclusion … Read more
Rain to stay for a while
Poor weather forecast to remain
The Journal forecast that the showers experienced in Funchal today will continue for the next few days, possibly until next Tuesday. This forecast lasts until … Read more
Rainfall causes flooding in Funchal
Localised flooding after heavy rain
The Journal reports that the forecast rain had barely started this afternoon, but quickly became evident, even in the centre of Funchal.
Car journeys were … Read more
Tenerife air disaster – 42 years on
42nd anniversary of crash that killed 570+
The Diario recalls that March 27th marked forty-two years since the fateful ‘Tenerife air disaster’ occurred, an accident involving two Boeing 747s – … Read more
Funchal moves to electric buses
129 electric buses by 2022
The print edition of the Diario headlines the remodelling of the fleet of buses run by Horários do Funchal
Horários do Funchal (HF) is the
EU internet copyright tightened.
Content creators want paying
Repercussions for blogs: CNN report that a pitched battle over copyright law in Europe came to a head on Tuesday this week (26th March) when the
Earth Hour yoga in Funchal.
“Mega outdoor yoga class” at Farmers Market
Following on from the last post featuring Earth Hour being celebrated in Porto Santo, it has been drawn to my attention that … Read more
Porto Santo celebrates Earth Hour
Walk, Run and Pedal for the Planet
The Journal is reporting that Porto Santo is inviting its population to “walk, run and pedal for the planet” to mark Earth Hour … Read more
“Chaos” reported at Madeira airport
More bad publicity
Airport chaos: The last thing that the blog should be reporting on is bad news, but until the authorities can come up with a “Plan B” for … Read more
Airport affected again.
Flights continue to divert
Following on from yesterday’s post, reporting that the airport was affected by wind yet again, the Diario reports that an easyJet flight returned to Porto this … Read more
Bad weather affects Funchal port
Cruise ships forced to change plans
The Journal reports that the bad weather that has affected Madeira is preventing the normal operation of the activities in the port of Funchal. … Read more
Major drugs operation in Funchal.
200,000 doses of cocaine recovered
The local press have been reporting on a major drugs operation in Funchal, with the arrest of twelve people, some of whom were travelling on-board … Read more
Another Calheta rockfall filmed.
Large boulder falls in Calheta
Cameras caught another dramatic moment as work continues to stabilise the cliff-face in Calheta – video below.
A previous “managed” rockfall of slightly smaller proportions … Read more
Minor airport problems tonight.
Three flights affected early evening
The day went very well at the airport today, despite the poor forecast – at least until 17.40, which as things stand was the last … Read more
Poor weather forecast this week
Wind and rain forecast
Poor weather forecast: After a grey day in Funchal yesterday, a poor week ahead is forecast, even for capital, which normally fares better than the rest … Read more
New coin to commemorate 600 years.
New €2 coin to mark the Discovery of Madeira and Porto Santo
To commemorate the “600 Years of the Discovery of Madeira and Porto Santo” special €2 coins will be … Read more
Drone shot down in Sta. Cruz
Naked police officer shoots down drone
In a story that would not be out of place in a British “red-top” tabloid, the Diario reports in it’s print edition today on … Read more
Savoy Palace latest.
More changes to Rua Imperatriz D. Amélia
No news this morning – the most exciting thing being the latest changes to the road system around the new Savoy the transition … Read more