“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…
Posts published in “Culture”
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…
On the 10th of August, the Funchal/Observatory station recorded the highest absolute maximum temperature in Madeira, namely 33.7ÂșC. According to data released by the Regional Directorate of Economy (DREM), the IPMA recorded the highest average temperatures in Lugar de Baixo (24.6ÂșC). The lowest was observed in ChĂŁo do Areeiro (17.6ÂșC).…
The candidacy of the Socialist Party to the City Council of Santa Cruz assumes culture as one of its priorities, presenting the recovery as one of its central objectives of the mythical CafĂ© RelĂłgio, in Camacha, and giving back to the municipality an emblematic space instilled with deep historical roots…
The mayor of Santa Cruz, Ălia Ascension, today challenged the Government to acquire CafĂ© RelĂłgio during her speech at the solemn session marking the 31st anniversary of Camacha’s elevation to village status. “I remember the state of degradation of the CafĂ©, and today I am issuing a challenge to the…
The Conservatory Wind Orchestra â School of the Arts of Madeira, Eng. Luiz Peter Clode is performing a Hollywood and Broadway-inspired concert at the Municipal Garden of Funchal Auditorium on Saturday, the 13th of September at 19:00. This musical event symbolically marks the beginning of the school year and will…
The candidacy of the Unitary Democratic Coalition (CDU) for the Funchal City Council warned of the impacts “of touristification” in the Madeiran capital. In a press statement, Paula Almeida, candidate nominated by the Ecologist Party ‘The Greens’, highlighted that, although tourism is an essential part of the regional economy, its…
Chega’s candidacy for the Parish Council of Monte, led by engineer Jorge Freitas, has defended the classification of the Monte Basket Cars Workshop as Material Cultural Heritage. According to Jorge Freitas, this workshop “is unique, and represents not only a secular tradition, but also the courage, creativity and ability of…
The non-governmental organisation (NGO) Social Democratic Association for the Environment, Earth and Ocean went public on Monday, accusing the JPP of siding with the PSD over the Curral das Freitas cable car project. The NGO accuses the JPP of populism and political alignment with a regime, which does not actually…
An unusual scene was found this Sunday at the fenced-off access to the Praia da Canavieira footpath, in the parish of Caniço. Passers-by found a dead black chicken attached to the gate, a cross leaning against the structure, and white powder scattered on the ground. The macabre scenario, interpreted as…
Wine producers have stated that wine production this year is expected to be lower than in previous years in Madeira. However, the quality of the grapes may compensate for the low production, caused by adverse weather conditions. At the opening of the Wine Festival, the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment…
On Saturday, the 30th of August, between 10:00 and 12:00, the Funchal Ecological Park will host one of its Saturday at the Park sessions. This month’s topic is dedicated to the traditional uses of Madeiran plants. According to the Funchal City Council, plants have always played a fundamental role in…
Coral has announced the launch of its new India Pale Lager (IPL). Stating that it is a beer that combines “the freshness of a lager and the aromatic intensity of traditional English India Pale Ales.” In a press statement, Coral stresses that this launch “reinforces the tradition of innovation and…
Chega Deputy Francisco Gomes denounces that thousands of Pakistani bureaucrats are using Portugal to launder millions of euros obtained through corruption and illicit activities. According to the parliamentarian, these operations involve the acquisition of properties in the country, not only to invest money of criminal origin, but also to obtain…