The Captaincy of the Port of Funchal, has issued a strong maritime agitation waring for the regions coastal areas. The warning will remain in place until midnight tonight.
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Regional health authorities stated this afternoon that six cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed among MSC Splendida passengers, as part of the mandatory testing of all passengers disembarking at the port of Funchal.
There was a surge of excitement as a Ryanair plane landed at Madeira International Airport - Cristiano Ronaldo this afternoon, in a move that is said to open a new chapter of aviation history in the Region.
To celebrate National Day of the Sea, both the lighthouses at Ponta do Pargo and São Jorge will be open to the public tomorrow, the 16th of November from 13:30 - 16:30 on a first come first served basis.
It could be said that history was repeating itself, when the AidaMar had to return back to port today.
Christopher Kozek, the brother of missing Pole, Michal Kozek, who went missing on Tuesday the 7th of July has returned to Madeira.
The Municipality of Cascais, Portugal, has announced that it has a system which is capable of transforming household waste into hydrogen, which will then be used to power municipal buses and waste collection vehicles.
Last night it was confirmed that the the directors of the cruise liner 'Ventura' had cancelled their stopover in Madeira, which was scheduled for today, due to an outbreak of Covid-19.
Madeira is safer, as we have remained vigilant and continue to test those who have not been vaccinated, or those whose vaccinations are not recognised by the EU."
Although this is not the first time that the aircraft has landed in the region, but TAP's Airbus A330-900neo, just seems to cause a sensation when it arrives, as it will today.
Five crew members aboard a German-flagged sailboat, 'Southern Changer' were assisted yesterday as engine problems left them stranded off the Desertas Islands.
A presentation took place on board the NRP Douro today commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Selvagens Islands Nature Reserve.
An article published in British magazine, 'House & Garden,' promotes Madeira as a destination that has reinvented itself over the last two decades, and an "ideal" post-confinement holiday destination.
The departure of cruise ships Britannia and AIDALuna this afternoon, from the Port of Funchal, suddenly became a tourist attraction for residents and visitors to the island.
A car was was pulled out of the water at São Lázaro Pier this morning.