The Madeira Food Bank (Banco Alimentar) has confirmed that it will hold a new food collection ‘Saco Campaign’ from the 30th of November to the 1st of December throughout the island’s supermarkets. Between the 28th of November and the 8th of December, the ‘Ajuda Vale’ campaign will also take place,…
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A 2.3-magnitude earthquake was recorded at 05:26 this morning (November 25th) at the Madeira Torre, an area connecting Madeira to the mainland. The quake had an automatic depth of 10 km. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 2
For all of you needing an early Christmas illumination fix Santa Cruz is the place to go. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 0
The south coast and the mountainous regions of Madeira were this morning until 09:00 underan orange warning due to heavy rain and showers. Under this warning, the second most serious on a scale of three, which was in force between 03:00 and 9:00 am, precipitation data showed that from 00:00…
The commander of the RG3 says that, within days, a Madeiran platoon will be sent to Romania. Talking to journalists, Musa Gonçalves Paulino admitted that Madeira’s military infrastructure may need updating but refused to be drawn further. He said, right now, his main objective is to ensure that Madeira’s military…
We met in the Gallery and saw a Guardian video about “Honeydew“ communal living in Italy: https://www.theguardian.com/news/video/2024/sep/11/better-together-is-communal-living-the-answer-to-modern-malaise-video A difficult topic for some of us because it is a bit woo-woo. The community has great plans for a harmonious living community. But someone had to fund the project and without good…
Holy Trinity Church, Funchal will be hosting a mini Christmas Fair on Sunday the 24th of November from 12:30 -14:30. There will be a selection of Christmas cards, decorations, and goodies on sale. We look forward to seeing you there. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 3
At the opening of the Web Summit, Portuguese Prime Minister, LuĂs Montenegro announced that the Portuguese Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, now known as ‘Amália’ will be released in 2026. However, a beta version will be released in 2025. In a statement, the Prime Minister declared: “I’m speaking Portuguese so I…
Pico Ruivo, the highest point in Madeira and one of the most sought-after trails by visitors, is being transformed into a rubbish dump by tourists and hikers. A photograph sent to local newspaper, JM, shows the peak filled with padlocks, towels, cutlery, masks, and other belongings, which raises concerns about…
Reducing nighttime hours would help to reduce crime and road accidents. The statement, issued by Ricardo Matos, the new commander of the PSP in Madeira, assures, that the island “is safe.” In an interview with JM, he guarantees that the police force is sufficient, laments the conditions of some police…
The Mayor of Funchal presented, earlier this afternoon, the ‘Funchal Christmas’ programme, which starts on the 25th of November and ends on the 6th of January. On Monday, the 25th at 5:30 pm, Praça do Peixe, located at the market is the stage for a ‘Christmas Magic musical.’ The Christmas…
Christmas in all her glory will illuminate the streets of Funchal and surrounding areas from the 1st of December until the 8th of January, confirmed the Regional Secretariat for Economy, Tourism, and Culture, Eduardo Jesus. In a press statement, the Regional Secretary stated that the lights will cover the main…
The Directorate-General for Consumers (DGC) today warned consumers about promotions in November, such as ‘Black Friday,’ in which false discounts, misleading advertising, or unfair commercial practices may be used. In the campaign “Compare prices and consider your purchase – It’s your decision!” The DGC urges consumers to be aware of…
The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) was out today talking to workers from several regional public companies as part of their campaign ‘Increase Wages and Pensions for a Better Life.’ As part of this, they defend the right for people to retire after 40 years of work regardless of age. The…
The President of the Government, Miguel Albuquerque, today visited the second Battery Power Plant to be installed in the Region by the Madeira Electricity Company (EEM), in Caniçal. The completion of this work is scheduled for the end of this year. In a statement, it was said: “The installation of…