The green corridor at Madeira International Airport is now open to tourists who have been either vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19, and who present a 90-day proof of validity.
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An 2.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded last night by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea, southeast of the Desertas islands at 9.29 pm.
Socialist Party (PS) deputy, Carlos Coelho, recently spoke out at a political party summit categorically stating that the problems concerning the Lugar de Baixo marina have to be resolved, commenting that "this problem has remained unresolved for almost twenty years! Furthermore, the marina impacts on the area both environmentally and visually, and just as importantly it remains a security issue."
The NRP Douro and crew, who have been stationed in Madeira since the 23rd of December 2020, took part in a series of maritime day and night search and rescue exercises alongside the Portuguese Air Force EH-101 helicopter crew this week.
Jet2, the second largest British tour operator, has again suspended all flights until the 15th of April.
While Presenting the 'Madeira Safe to Discover' certificate to Calheta Travel Agency RMK Tours, the Regional Secretary for Culture and Tourism, Eduardo Jesus, stated that he expects tourism to show signs of recovery in the second half of this year, as there will be a holiday 'demand boom' as more and more people are vaccinated and travel restrictions are lifted.
After the initial transportation of three Covid patients from the mainland to Madeira last weekend, a further three mainland Covid infected patients will arrive this week.
Infrastructure at Praia Formosa was badly damaged this weekend due to rough seas.
SATA Air Açores confirmed, earlier this afternoon, that the crew aboard flight S4 160 were forced to carry out an emergency landing this morning due to cabin pressurisation problems.
Yesterday, the 30th of January at 11.15 am, the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) recorded a 3.4 magnitude earthquake off the Desertas.
Today, a dolphin leapt at considerable height from the water much to the delight of the sightseers onboard a nearby vessel owned by the Rota dos Cetáceos company.
A man, accompanied by his dog was surprised yesterday as they walked along the edge of the Porto da Cruz pool, when a large wave almost dragged him into the sea.
The estimated cost of the Christmas Day storm, in terms of damage, is in the region of €40.6 million.
The Project to Enhance the Region of Cabo Girão (GIRO), promoted by the Insular Association of Geography (AIG), today launched the Digital Catalogue of Cabo Girão Protected Area Species.
Backlit against the setting sun, Mein Schiff 1 made quite a statement as she sailed slowly past Madeira, late this afternoon.