While celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Laurissilva as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Eduardo Jesus, the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment, and Culture, announced that from the 1st of January, it will be mandatory to book a time slot to visit Madeira’s tourist routes, including the Laurissilva forest and…
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The National Association of Car Rental Providers (ARAC) has asked the Legislative Assembly of Madeira for an urgent hearing on the proposal to revise the regional decree that regulates rent-a-car companies. For the association, “the proposal under discussion introduces disproportionate and economically penalising measures, unparalleled in any other Member State…
Christmas arrives at Forum Madeira at 19:00 on the 21st of November, with a very special concert marking the beginning of the Christmas season during the centre’s 20th anniversary. Led by musical director Ricardo Dias, the show “Francisco Lopes Trio invites Vânia Fernandes” promises a lively night of music, entertainment,…
Yesterday at 05:26, seismographs from the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) detected a 2.0 magnitude earthquake off the northeast coast of Porto Santo. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 1
Access to Fanal will now be capped at 3,000 visitors per day. The IFCN has set the pedestrian capacity for one of the most iconic spots in the Laurissilva, following a scientific study conducted in collaboration with UMa. The new plans feature an organized, sustainable, and creative concept, with a…
The leader of Juntos pelo Povo (JPP), Élvio Sousa, today publicly criticised the Regional Government of Madeira, accusing the PSD and CDS of prioritising investments in golf courses while “ignoring the real problems” faced by Madeiran families. On his Facebook page, Élvio Sousa states that “if the PSD and the…
The footpath between Areeiro and Pico Ruivo will undergo rehabilitation works. At the same time, the original 1960s route will be restored. In the area affected by a landslide, a metal walkway will be installed. The idea is inspired by safety solutions used in the Alps. Samantha Gannon info at…
Extreme rainfall was recorded at the Porto Santo Airport weather station, with almost 10 litres per square meter (mm) in just 10 minutes (9.5 mm between 10:40 am and 10:50 am), values very close to the yellow warning threshold. Half an hour later, the rain increased further, causing localised flooding.…
Despite notices from the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) that all pedestrian routes would be closed today (Wednesday), for safety reasons, the Forest Police body identified 10 people circulating on prohibited routes in the Rabaçal area. Through a press release, the IFCN “deeply regrets that, despite the warnings…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has determined the closure of all classified walking routes in the Region tomorrow, the 12th of November, due to the weather warnings issued by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA). The Forest Road that connects Eira do Serrado to Pico…
The amount raised by friends of Igor HolewiĹ„ski, the Polish citizen who has been missing in madeira since last Saturday, will pay for the hiring of a private specialized search and rescue team. So far, they have raised €15,000 (63,648 PLN). The fundraiser was launched on an online fundraising platform, and…
The PS-Madeira has reiterated that the Regional Government assess the risk of overloading the Region’s public equipment and infrastructures. According to a party statement, the socialist proposal, which will be debated this week in the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, is justified “in part by the large flow of visitors that…
Funchal residents and merchants have spoken to media outlet JM, telling reporters that they live “between fear, dirt and impunity,” denouncing the constant presence of prostitution and drug trafficking along their streets. Responding, the Public Security Police has said that they are aware of the problem, but state that police…
The Autonomous Region of Madeira “is in a good position to obtain a new helicopter to reinforce firefighting resources,” said MEP Bogdan RzoĹ„ca, Chairman of the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions (PETI), at the end of a three-day visit to the Region. The deputy also stressed that “housing has become…
Machico will host the TrashTraveller on Sunday, the 2nd of November. The TrashTraveler, local communities, and environmental groups are teaming up for a massive cleanup at Calhau de Machico Beach. This effort, spearheaded by TrashCatch, in partnership with the Municipality of Machico and supported by Surfrider, Remote East Coasters, and…