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75-year career could end

Very little news this morning so a good opportunity to post an interesting report on the historic cruise … Read more

26 degrees forecast

Yesterday saw a glorious day in Madeira, with many areas seeing unbroken “summer” sunshine, and today is forecast to be similar, with the … Read more

New legislation details emerge today

The Madeira Resident reports that the Portuguese government’s latest version of its ‘Mais Habitação’ (More Housing) programme including changes to AL was presented this afternoon … Read more

Pilots call off Easter strike

The news that the impending TAP strike has been called off will be a relief for people travelling to and from Madeira and the mainland … Read more

The “Pirate” sets off again

The Diario leads with a report that a Madeiran, insolvency administrator who gained national prominence 23 years ago, when he took legal action against Benfica, … Read more

… after two weeks of filming ‘The Acolyte’

JM reports that after long and intense days of work filming a new Star Wars series in various locations on the island … Read more

Madeira Mesa Rural Project

The Diario reports that regional products of quality will be recognised today Madeira Mesa Rural Project, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Rural … Read more

Barnier thoughts on Brexit

… according to consumer group

JM leads with the headline that the savings resulting from the application of Zero VAT on food products considered essential will not be significant, but … Read more

… as security staff strike

The Telegraph reports that BA is to cancel dozens of flights over the Easter period because of a 10-day strike by security staff.

Short-haul journeys … Read more

TAP resumes Porto Santo flights

The biggest graphic highlight on the front page of the Diario goes to the interview with André Ventura, Deputy of the Assembly of the Portuguese … Read more

… until October

JM reports that the Government of the Republic, distributors and producers announced yesterday the list of foods with 0% VAT, as reported here. Prices will be … Read more

Alleged malfunction delays departure to Selvagens

The Portuguese Navy ship NRP Mondego, which was scheduled to depart for the Selvagens Islands at the end of today, was still in Funchal … Read more

to ensure overflights during French ATC strikes

Low-cost carrier Ryanair is asking EU travellers to support a petition it believes to be important. The petition calls for the EU Commission … Read more

but “limited growth”

easyJet will operate 27 new routes in the summer from Portugal, some being the ‘slots’ it won from TAP in Lisbon, a “momentary opportunity” that the airline … Read more

“Essential goods” – details emerging

Following the list revealed yesterday by SIC commentator and former leader of the Social Democratic Party, Marques Mendes, identifying the first of the foods that … Read more

Motorcyclists support health professionals

JM leads this morning with the headline that the Regional Government has decided to raise fuel tax – the tax … Read more

Portugal thrash Luxembourg 6-0

The Diario leads this morning with the story that toxic metals have been detected in cereals in Madeira.  A scientific study identified the presence of cadmium … Read more

… in first year

JM reports that on the eve of completing a year of operation on Madeiran soil, Ryanair has already handled around 700,000 passengers. The low-cost airline currently … Read more

… in just one year

The Diario headlines that the price of a basic food basket has risen 21% in one year is the subject that makes the headlines of the … Read more

Inquiry reveals institutional complicity

JM reports that the president of Chega said yesterday evening that he wants to clean up Madeira in terms of corruption. Chega is a national conservative, … Read more

Filming in Madeira ends

JM reports that after having generated a great frenzy across the island, the recordings of the series ‘The Acolyte’, from Star Wars, are really coming to … Read more

Items yet to be determined

Bloomberg reports that Portugal plans to introduce a VAT rate of zero for a basket of essential food products as it tries to ease the … Read more

Airlines plan disruption

Unusually, JM is following this blog, headlining the strikes that are threatening the Easter holiday in Madeira. TAP and easyJet strike notices during the Easter season are … Read more