On Wednesday, the 23rd of October, the Church of the Convent of Santa Clara will be centre stage for the 13th International Organ Festival of Madeira. This event is promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Economy, Tourism, and Culture through the Regional Directorate for Culture. In a press release, performers,…
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Data provided by Sociedade Interbancária de Serviços (SIBS), for the Autonomous Region of Madeira, for the 3rd quarter of 2024, show that the amounts related to the two main operations of the SIBS network (withdrawals and purchases through automatic payment terminals – POS), considered as a whole, amounted to 789.8…
The Regional Secretary for Inclusion, Labour and Youth, Ana Sousa, presided at the protocol signing ceremony with the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) White Ribbon, a partnership supported by the Canadian Embassy that focuses on equality issues. In a statement, Ana Sousa said: “This is a relevant cooperation agreement between Madeira and…
An image shared on social media networks on Friday showing a man climbing a century-old tree in Fanal, while a woman photographs the moment has created public outrage and an appeal for everyone to respect the natural heritage of the region. In the text, written in French, the author of…
“I really think that the archipelago of Madeira as a whole could be, in an innovative way, the biocultural heritage of humanity,” is what Professor Helena Freitas defended at the ‘Ecological Science and the Future of Agri-Food Systems Event.’ Her words were issued as a challenge to Madeira, asking it…
During the 14th and 19th of October the Institute of Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts of Madeira (IVBAM) located at Rua dos Ferreiros, 152, will host “Weaving and Tapestry Week.” The workshops highlight traditional arts and crafts, incorporating new approaches that combine traditional and contemporary methods. The IVBAM has prepared a…
Today, the European Commission gave Portugal two months to comply with the new European Union (EU) Digital Services Law, applicable to digital platforms, arguing that the country has not yet appointed coordinators or defined rules for sanctions. In a statement, the EU said: “Today, the European Commission decided to send…
This weekend 500 bikers descended on Curral das Freiras to celebrate the feast of its feast of its patron saint, São Rafael. The party began to be celebrated seven years ago on the initiative of Américo Sá, a biker residing in Curral. Partygoers paid 5o euros to take part in…
Three women, allegedly tourists, were surprised while they were sleeping on top of their car at the Pico da Torre viewpoint. The women were said to be ‘not happy’ when woken up by residents, however, it was later reported that they had been locked out of their car as the…
In a decade, the number of mothers aged 40 and over increased by 74.2%. Conversely, there are fewer adolescent pregnancies, reflecting greater awareness, according to doctors Joana Mendes and Sara Câmara. Even with the declining trend in teenage mothers, 526 babies were born to youngsters aged between 15 and 19…
In a press release, the sole deputy of political party, PAN, emphasises the position adopted by the Secretariat of the Environment in the authorisation granted for a private event in the protected area of Fanal. Mónica Freitas says it is an “irresponsible” attitude and stresses that Madeirans have a duty…
Tomorrow, the 20th of September, at 21:30, the Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert with the Brass Quintet ‘Madbrass5,’ at Reid’s Palace; A Belmond Hotel. For this concert, the dedicated musicians of the brass section of the Classical Orchestra of Madeira, Mário Pinto and Rui Vidal on trumpet, Rúben Silva…
Recent information shows that this year’s harvest is well below that of 2023. In total 3.1 million kilos of grapes were harvested, 900 tonnes less than last year. The grapes at my parent’s house had shriveled to almost nothing by August. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The University of Madeira (UMa) yesterday presented a project for the candidacy of Madeira wine to Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, focusing on the cultural and social practices associated with its production and commercialisation since the eighteenth century. “This is what we intend to inscribe on the representative list of…
The “Madeira Camerata” String Orchestra, under the musical direction of violinist Norberto Gomes, is holding a concert tonight (12th of September) at 21:00 at the Royal Savoy Hotel. “With this concert, the Madeira Camerata will provide listeners with a journey through some of the periods in the history of music.…