Temperatures to rise for next weekend
Madeira to reach 30°C
The Madeira News website, with its automated 24/7 news feed has picked up a report that from this coming Friday temperatures will start to rise … Read more
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€292,000 seized in cash
… destined for Madeira from the Azores
FN reports on a statement released by the Judiciary Police said that “through the Criminal Investigation Department of the Azores, with the … Read more
Funchal water supply restored
Three times more drunk drivers
JM reports Funchal City Council (Câmara Municipal do Funchal) announced last night that the water supply to the suburban areas of São Roque, … Read more
easyJet bomb hoax latest
Spanish fighter plane intercepts easyJet flight
Various media sources report that a Spanish fighter plane intercepted an easyJet flight on Sunday after bomb hoax allegedly made by a British teenager … Read more
Tobacco ban for under 21’s?
More tax on alcohol possible
Press agency Lusa report that the Portuguese Government’s new National Strategy for the Fight against Cancer to last until 2030, presented by the Directorate-General for … Read more
Funchal records first tropical night
… of summer 2022
The Diario reports on the first tropical night of this Summer 2022, in Madeira, was recorded in Funchal on the night of this Sunday, the 3rd … Read more
Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United
… and wants to play in the Champions League
The UK press is full of the story this morning … Read more
Binter with first direct Marrakech flight
The airline has “plenty of seats”
The Madeira News website, with its automated news feed incorporating Google translate, has picked up a report that the Spanish airline Binter has … Read more
Sister Maria Caldeira da Silva
Franciscan sister dies aged 95
FN report that Sister Maria Caldeira da Silva, who belongs to the Portuguese Province of the Franciscans of Maria, died yesterday … Read more
Lisbon cafes call for pedestrianisation
Downtown Funchal could benefit from more of the same
Press agency Lusa report that the Associação Portuguesa de Restaurantes, Bares e Animação Nocturna (APRBAN) is pushing for the ‘pedestrianisation’ of … Read more
More road accidents and casualties
Six flights cancelled yesterday
JM reports that “incorrect behaviour” by drivers is the main reason for road accidents on Madeira’s roads, according to the Commander of the PSP Traffic Police… Read more
More airport chaos
New wave of cancellations
The Telegraph reports this morning that summer holiday plans are set to be thrown into chaos for tens of thousands of passengers as airlines prepare to … Read more
Madeira Day – another concert today
Doca do Cavacas reopened
At the invitation of the Presidency of the Regional Government of Madeira, the Academic Orchestra of the Conservatory – Professional School of the Arts of Madeira, … Read more
Madeira Day celebrated
Region day marked with usual protocol
After the traditional solemn session in the Main Hall of the Regional Assembly was concluded as usual this morning to mark Madeira Day, the … Read more
Recycled beach bags
… part of Madeira’s circular economy
JM reports that there were 350 recycled beach bags created through reused … Read more
1900 new homes in Funchal
Forum to see 6-8,000 new residents
The Madeira News website, with its automated 24/7 news feed has picked up a report that the west zone of the city of … Read more
House prices up 6.4%
… in just one quarter in Madeira
The Madeira News website, with its automated 24/7 news feed has picked up a report that house prices in the Autonomous Region … Read more
Beaches get jellyfish flag
Doca do Cavacas bathing suspended
JM reports that the first flag that signals the presence of jellyfish in the sea was delivered yesterday afternoon at the Lido Bathing Complex, by … Read more
Heathrow cancels more flights
30 more cancellations this morning
Heathrow Airport has requested airways to remove another 30 flights from Thursday morning’s schedule as a result of its anticipating extra passenger numbers than it … Read more
Covid features in 1 in 5 deaths
Masks to continue on public transport
The Diario headlines the statistic that that 20% of the 244 people who died up to June 26 this year in the Region were … Read more
Festas de São Pedro are back in Ribeira Brava
One of the major festivals on the island
São Pedro da Ribeira Brava, considered one of the biggest festivals in Madeira, is back in full force and with a lot … Read more
First case of monkeypox in Madeira
Investigations are ongoing …
Both local papers report that the Regional Directorate for Health has confirmed that, on June 28, 2022, a case of monkeypox infection was confirmed in the … Read more