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Number of Hotel’s for Sale Soar in Madeira

According to data from the 'Idealista' portal, at the end of October there were 166 hotels for sale in Portugal, 4% more than in March (160), when the state of national emergency was declared. As predicted the number of hotels now for sale in Madeira, has increased by 100%: five establishments in March and ten in October. 

Municipality of Calheta to Deliver Presents to Children

Due to the pandemic, this year there will not be, as usual, the Christmas get-together for children from Pre-School and 1st Cycle of Basic Education in Calheta.  However, Municipality President Carlos Teles, has confirmed that all children in the municipality will receive a Christmas gift. 

We Must Safeguard Jobs

MEP Sara Cerdas wants the European Union to play a more active role in guaranteeing a sustainable transition within the tourist sector, through specific support programmes and policies that safeguard companies and jobs during the transition.

Lighting The Way

Many will have noticed that the lights around Funchal are already undergoing their testing phase.  One of this year's new innovative attractions is a 80 metre video screen, that has been set up on the pier in Funchal.  The screen, shaped in the form of a tunnel, contains more than a million pixels which light up as people pass through.  

Covid – Increased Drug Addiction and Health Problems

While speaking at the Madeira Days conference, the President of the Regional Parliament, José Manuel Rodrigues, reminded his audience that the effects of the pandemic will have “serious consequences” for the health of the islands population. He added that “mental health and psychological support services have to be reinforced to meet this new reality which sees no sign of improving until the end of 2021.

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