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…
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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, 23Â 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,…
The Institute of Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts of Madeira has admitted its concerns about the new tariffs announced by the US. However, they remain optimistic as other markets are expected to fill the gap. In a statement, the President of the Institute, Tiago Freitas said: “This is all very new.…
PAN-Madeira was present at the 51st Funchal Book Fair, an event that, they believe is essential for the promotion of literature, critical thinking, and democratic access to culture. In a statement, they say: “This fair energises the city, encourages reading habits, and fosters the local economy. For PAN Madeira, it…
The island of Porto Santo has been honoured through the official registration of a hybrid orchid. The ‘Cattlianthe Praia do Porto Santo’ results from the crossing of Cattleya crispata and Guarianthe x laelioides, being a botanical tribute to the golden island. “The new hybrid species, one of which is originally…
The TasteAtlas platform has compiled a list of the 50 best breads in the world, that places Madeiran Bolo do Caco in 11th place. In addition to the regional delicacy, other Portuguese breads were shortlisted, including Alentejo bread, which appears in 7th place, and bolo lĂ©vedo, in 50th. Samantha Gannon…
“Mandolisland” marks the meeting of French composer Vincent Beer Demander with regional music. Through his innovative work, music lovers will be able to new musical experiences inspired by traditional Madeiran music. In addition to this work, various other repertoires from other composers will be showcased in a new and inspiring…
Eduardo Jesus reacted this afternoon to the controversy generated by the re-creation of the Madeira festivities at the Lisbon Tourism Exchange (BTL), arguing that “Madeiran culture was not disrespected.” The Regional Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Culture stressed that the performance, starring dancers in typical Madeira costumes, was an artistic…
In recent years, crop production in the parish of Jardim da Serra has been affected by climate change, the differing stages of the species’ phenological evolution, and persistent soil diseases that have decimated many of the region’s cherry orchards. The Regional Directorate for Agriculture and Rural Development has an experimental…
The Funchal City Council has confirmed the road changes on Saturday the 1st of March due to the Great Allegorical Carnival Parade which starts at 20:00 and on Tuesday the 4th of March (People’s Parade). The changes are: Â 20:00 on 28.02.2025 (Friday) to 09:00 on 02.03.2025 (Sunday). Road traffic on…
A demonstration is being held in Funchal to mark the third anniversary of the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and 11 years of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The initiative takes place on Monday the 24th of February. Demonstrators are asked to meet at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre…
As part of an initiative with the CEPAM – Conservatory School of Professional Arts of Madeira, MadeiraShopping will host six weekly concerts at 11:30 am, between February and May. Admission to the concerts is free. The concerts are: 15th of February – Guitar Ensemble. Ist of March – Combo Jazz…
A Monte toboggan team were involved in an incident on Monday during a descent on the Caminho do Monte. Except for a frightening couple of minutes no one was hurt. It was stressed afterwards, that the rain had made the already glass like road slippery, causing one of the team…
This situation can get complicated, especially the bureaucracy in selling our products to the United States,” admits Tiago Freitas, President of IVBAMA. He was talking to reporters as the United States prepares to introduce new customs tariffs on Europe, which will affect Madeira wine, rum, and embroidery exports. Samantha Gannon…