The Regional Director for Agriculture and Rural Development was present yesterday, representing the regional secretary for Agriculture and Rural Development. Fisheries, Nuno Maciel, at the official opening of the 27th edition of the Onion Festival, in Caniço. The leader took the opportunity to highlight that “the services of the Regional…
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If you know Lisbon, you have heard of and/or visited the Gulbenkian Museum which takes pride of place in the capital on art and culture. Madeira Island, possesses also an inspiring cube-shaped museum in Calheta, the „Casa das Mudas“. Sadly, in recent years, it was neglected and underused, and hardly…
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture today sent letters to a wide range of public and private entities in order to respond to “a growing and worrying phenomenon: the illegal practice of camping, and other associated activities on roads and public spaces in the Autonomous Region of Madeira,…
The Parish Council of Santa Maria Maior will hold its XVIII edition photography contest entitled ‘Portraits of my Parish.’ Photographers are asked to present for the competition and to the public scenes that promote scenic, cultural, economic, heritage, and social values of the oldest parish in Madeira. According to that…
They are exciting, bubbly, and love to sing. The Icelandic Gospel Choir is performing at Holy Trinity Church (HTC), Funchal tonight at 5 pm. If you want to hear outstanding harmonies, traditional Icelandic hymns, and some beautiful gospel music, then please join HTC for this one-off event here in Madeira.…
The Madeira Banana Museum received 36,634 visitors in 2024, demonstrating an increasing interest from tourists and residents alike. Portugal, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Poland, Denmark, and Hungary are among the main source markets. The Secretary of Agriculture and Fisheries, Nuno Maciel, highlighted the great potential for growth of the…
On Saturday, the 3rd of May at 17:00 (5:00 pm), the Icelandic Gospel Choir will perform for the first time at Holy Trinity Church, Funchal. The Lindakirkja Choir is a vibrant and dynamic choral ensemble based in Kópavogur, Iceland. The choir is an integral part of Lindakirkja Church, bringing…
The Funchal Cultural and Research Centre (CCIF) is preparing for a week of culture and artistic diversity. Between the 29th of April and the 3rd of May, the centre will host two major events open to the public: the prestigious Italian Film Festival and a concert by “The PostCard Brass…
Italian perfumer Mariaceleste Lombardo will be in Madeira from the 3rd to the 7th of May to work with Água da Madeira in the creation of two new fragrances, inspired by the endemic flora of the island. During their stay, Mariaceleste Lombardo and Myriam Wattiez, owner of the brand, will…
The JPP defends a more humanised approach to migrants seeking new opportunities in Madeira and mainland Portugal. During a pre-campaign action, Filipe Sousa criticised the way the migration issue has been managed, stating that the issue is on the political agenda because the country has failed to welcome, protect, and…
At 21:00 on the 23rd of April (Wednesday), the Welsh Male Voice Choir will perform at the Madeira Legislative Assembly alongside the Mandolin Orchestra and the Arco Da Calheta Choir. The evening promises to be a spectacular event with a new hymn, ‘Archangels and Seraphim,’ being performed. The hymn was…
Chega Deputy, Francisco Gomes, has criticised the Left Bloc’s electoral proposal to grant the right of all people who hold a residence permit in Portugal the right to vote, even in the absence of reciprocity agreements with the countries of origin. This, to Francisco Gomes, is completely unacceptable and represents…
The President of the National Association of Traders and Exporters of Wines and Spirits (ANCEVE), Paulo Amorim, said today that “the US has stopped orders for Portuguese wines and wines from Europe.” “The uncertainty is terrible and with the uncertainty the distribution chain in the United States has stopped orders…
The Forestry Institute (IFCN) and the University of Madeira are evaluating the maximum capacity of popular tourist sites. Despite efforts to improve leisure areas and increased inspections, 23 administrative offences have been committed this year alone. Manuel Filipe defends the need for restrictions, saying, “If the capacity is for 100…
Cor Meibion de Cymru is a Welsh Male Voice Choir formed in 1982. Following a concert of 1000 Welsh Male Voice Choir Voices in London’s Albert Hall, which was attended by several American music promoters. The promoters asked for a tour of the USA, and of the 1000 choristers present,…