The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has extended the yellow warning for hot weather for the South Coast of Madeira and Porto Santo until 19:00 on Wednesday, the 9th of September. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 18
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The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has issued a yellow heat warning for the south coast of Madeira and the island of Porto Santo. The warning will be in effect between 09:00 on Monday the 7th and 18:00 on Tuesday the 8th. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views:…
The Cabo Girão viewpoint has already yielded 2.2 million euros. Almost 447,000 paying visitors passed through the viewpoint by July. This means that the revenue earned in the first seven months of this year already exceeds the entire amount by 85% of 2025. Members of the Câmara de Lobos municipality are…
Monte Palace Madeira Garden is the Region’s sole representative in the National Grand Final of the ‘New 7 Wonders of Portugal.’ A total of 49 candidates took part in the national semi-final, held on Saturday evening at the National Palace of Sintra. Of these, 21 were selected for the final,…
The Sé Church will be closed to the public on Monday, the 7th of September, due to construction work inside the building, The cathedral will be closed for the whole day. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 14
The Madeira branch of the environmental association Quercus has warned of the Region’s heavy dependence on imported food and its vulnerability in the event of a global food crisis. The association argues that climate change, international conflicts and an anticipated decline in the production of essential crops could worsen food…
A tourist posting on TikTok claims she paid €20 for fruit at Funchal’s Farmers’ Market. The statement has reignited a long-running debate over prices charged at some of its stalls. The visitor said she only realised the total cost when it was time to pay and called for greater regulation…
Visitors to Plaza Madeira may encounter a rather unusual guest every Sunday throughout September: a hyper-realistic Velociraptor measuring more than four metres long. The prehistoric visitor will make appearances on Floor 1 of the shopping centre on the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th of September at 12:30. With realistic movements,…
ARDITI’s new multipurpose research vessel has completed construction and will now undergo compliance testing ahead of its formal delivery and acceptance. The vessel, funded through the €13.95 million Ocean Technologies investment under Madeira’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), was completed on the 28th of August within the agreed deadline. The…
New Bordal Collection Celebrates Madeira Wine and Embroidery Bordal – Bordados da Madeira has unveiled a new collection inspired by Madeira Wine, bringing together two important elements of the Region’s history, culture and identity: Madeira Embroidery and Madeira Wine. Featuring a simple, contemporary design, the collection draws upon the shapes,…
Emergency reinforcement work is due to begin in the coming days on the Praia Formosa–Socorridos promenade, near Cimentos Madeira, after signs that part of the pavement was giving way. The temporary preventive intervention is intended to reduce the risk of the suspended walkway collapsing and allow the affected section to…
The PSP seized two firearms, ammunition, and a knife from a man in his 60s following concerns for his welfare in Santana. Police were called on Tuesday afternoon after members of the public reportedly found the man in an apparent state of intoxication and emotional distress. Those present feared that…
A German citizen, aged around 70, was found dead at his home in the municipality of Ponta do Sol after being reported missing. The alert prompted PSP officers to visit the property and break in. Inside, they discovered the man showing no signs of life. Due to the circumstances in…
New Funchal bus lanes begin tomorrow amid fears of further congestion Major traffic changes will come into force in central Funchal tomorrow, 2nd of September, including approximately 775 metres of new bus lanes, the removal of parking spaces and restrictions on pedestrian access across the Pelourinho Bridge. Funchal City Council…
‘Bem Cuidar’ project to provide certified training for 500 home care assistants. Strengthening skills, increasing professional recognition and encouraging the continued development of home care assistants are the main objectives of the fifth edition of the Bem Cuidar project. Taking place over the next three months, the initiative will provide…