The ever-popular Market Night in Funchal, held on December 23rd, will feature enhanced security this year. Around 153 police officers will be on duty, including those stationed inside the Farmers’ Market, along with several mobile ambulance points set up throughout the event area. There will also be 140 urban cleaning…
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The Regional Secretary for the Economy, JosĂ© Manuel Rodrigues, also announced in the Regional Legislative Assembly that a German company will invest 8 million euros in a clinic in Funchal. With this announcement, the minister aimed to strengthen the ongoing trend of attracting foreign investment to the archipelago, boosting and…
From the 1st of January 2026, residents will have free access to the Madeira Botanical Garden – Eng. Rui Vieira. The new ruling stems from an amendment to the ordinance that defines the fees to be charged by the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation, IP-RAM (IFCN), as per Ordinance…
This Saturday, the 6th of December, the Municipality of Calheta will host at 21:00 at the CDR Prazeres Pavilion, its ‘Christmas Concert.’ The concert is for everyone, and although admission is free, spaces are limited. The evening’s highlight is the incredibly talented Portuguese performer Cuca Roseta, joined by the Madeira…
On the 25th of November, a new store operated by the UniWang group was officially inaugurated by the President of Madeira. The new ‘Pulse’ store is located at 37 Rua do Aljube, which opened its doors a few days ago, but only today celebrated its official opening, offering, a press…
In an area of about 20 thousand square meters in SĂŁo Martinho, the Sá Group’s dream of owning a coffee farm is coming to life. On half of Fazenda Sá, young coffee trees are already producing, despite their age. “This idea grew out of the excitement my father and I…
This year’s piano fest will delight music lovers everywhere. The event takes place between the 5th and 9th of November at the Theatre Municipal Baltazar Dias. All concerts start at 18:00. Tickets cost: 1 x ticket: 20 euros 3 x tickets: 51 euros 5 x tickets: 75 euros Tickets can…
Christmas is definitely in the air as the 11th Edition of the Winter Market, an initiative of the Funchal City Council, started yesterday. The event has 19 artisanal vendors offering a wide variety of crafts from ceramics, recycling, the use of stone and stainless steel for jewelry, crochet, knitting, and…
Between the 5th of December and the 11th of January, Circo Mundial will bring joy to Madeirans with their Christmas season’s entertainment, including ‘The Magic of Christmas.’ The circus will be set up at Pier 8 in Funchal, a perfect spot for family fun, as Luna Park will also be…
From the 18th to the 19th of October, Largo de Nossa Senhora do Bom Caminho, in Ribeira de Machico, will host its very popular “Soups with History.” The event, promoted by the Municipality of Machico, celebrates local gastronomy with emphasis on regional soups, bringing together 7 stands with traditional and…
Fado singer Cuca Roseta will join the Madeira Classical Orchestra (OCM) on the 18th of October, at 21:30, in the bay of Câmara de Lobos, with Francisco Loreto as guest conductor. The show celebrates the 50th anniversary of the region’s autonomy.. This celebration of autonomy is an initiative of the…
Nine professors and researchers from the University of Madeira have been ranked among the Top 2% of the most cited scientists worldwide in 2024 within their respective fields. This recognition was announced by Stanford University, USA, in partnership with the Elsevier publishing group, in the latest edition of the ‘World’s…
“Up until now, 2.6 thousand tonnes of grapes have been harvested this year,” revealed the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Fisheries, Nuno Marciel. Grape producers have benefited from approximately 503,000 euros of Community Aid through the Regional Budget; the funds were expected to reach the farmers in September. Furthermore, the…
Marta Sofia, the Livre party candidate, proposes a “renaturalization” of Funchal through a comprehensive approach that emphasises urban nature as a key factor for enhancing the city’s quality of life and resilience. Her goal is to create a greener, more sustainable city prepared for climate change challenges. “Funchal has enormous…
Those who enjoy spending a Sunday morning at the Santo da Sera Farmers Market are set for a disappointment as the old market is being renovated. Farmers are now forced into a single dreary tent, which is too small, hot, and crowded in summer and probably resembles a freezer in…