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On The Buses

For a year, Ursula Hahn has acted as a volunteer bus guide at a bus stop in the Monumental Lido.  When asked about her dedication to her vocational role, she added that tourists are often left confused about pre-paid tickets, the cost of a bus trip, and where to disembark. …

School Bullying Tragedy

AFARAM – Association of Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill of the Autonomous Region of Madeira expressed their “deepest regret for the tragic death of the 12-year-old child, who committed suicide due to school bullying.” “According to publicly released information, the bullying situation may be at the origin of…

Giro Pass Update

On a pilot phase roll-out, Payshops are now able to load the new ‘Giro’ pass.   As suggested, this will be a gradual rollout. However, the network of Payshop agents able to upload trips onto the GIRO pass will increase across the region – both in Madeira and Porto Santo-, states…

2nd Day of Snowfall

As predicted by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), Madeira woke up to a second day of a light dusting of snow on its highest peaks. With deteriorating weather conditions, the island remains under an orange coastal alert. Waves are expected to reach 11 metres on the northwest…

PSL – May Day Holiday

The Porto Santo Line (PSL) has issued a press statement confirming that the Madeira – Porto Santo ferry connection will not operate on the 1st of May.  The Funchal-Porto Santo (08:00) and Porto Santo-Funchal (20:00) trips have been cancelled due to anticipated bad weather.   The ferry company reiterates that sailing…

Man Dies in Rockfall

A man who was in his vehicle when a rock fell near the mouth of the Pescadores tunnel in Madalena do Mar, has died, despite resuscitation attempts by emergency service professionals.  Our thoughts and deepest sympathies to his friends and family. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com

Snow on the Peaks

Snow has already fallen on Pico do Areeiro. It’s only a little. But enough for those who are visiting the peak to record the moment. Forecasts from the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) did predict snowfall.  However, this will soon vanish as a yellow alert has been issued…

Icelandic Gospel Choir

  On Saturday, the 3rd of May at 17:00 (5:00 pm), the Icelandic Gospel Choir will perform for the first time at Holy Trinity Church, Funchal. The Lindakirkja Choir is a vibrant and dynamic choral ensemble based in Kópavogur, Iceland. The choir is an integral part of Lindakirkja Church, bringing…

Alburquerque – Blackout Would be Simpler in Madeira

Portugal is suffering from a blackout. If this had happened in Madeira, says President Miguel Albuquerque, it would have been immediately detected. Miguel Albuquerque justifies his comments by admitting that Madeira is “a smaller ecosystem.” Therefore, it would be easier to detect the origin of the failure in one of…

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