The Lisbon Court of Appeal confirmed and increased to six years the effective prison sentence imposed on Madeiran singer RĂşben Aguiar, convicted of attempted qualified homicide after fleeing after hitting someone with his car. The ruling, quoted by Correio da ManhĂŁ, states that “we have no doubt that the defendant wanted…
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The Volunteer Firefighters of Câmara de Lobos (BVCL), were called this afternoon to Poço dos Chefes, in Curral das Freiras, following an alert, reporting a corpse had been sighted at the bottom of the pool. At that time they were unable to assess the person’s gender. Two teams of firefighters…
The Theatre Municipal Baltazar Dias (TMBD) is preparing for a full November of cultural events ranging from classical music to video art, including theatrical and visual performances. Among the highlights are the Madeira PianoFest, the IMAGE PLAY – International Video Art Festival, the International Mandolin Festival, and plays that explore…
The Madeira Mandolin Orchestra’s new schedule has been released for November, December, and the 1st of January. The performances will take place in the Noble Hall of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira under the artistic direction of Maestro AndrĂ© Martins. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Photo: DM Views: 1
The Casa do Voluntário Association, in partnership with the Organising Committee, which includes several entities (Garouta do Calhau, Casa de SaĂşde Câmara Pestana, Regional Nucleus of Madeira, Portuguese League Against Cancer, Regional Directorate for Youth, Casa SĂŁo JosĂ© and Causa Social), brings together, once again, a large number of institutions…
NEXT is preparing to “embark on a magical journey full of surprises this New Year’s Eve, with a New Year’s Eve party inspired by the enchanted world of “Wonka,” where every moment will be a sweet delight for the senses.” In a press release, the hotel also uses the iconic…
On Wednesday, the 23rd of October, the Church of the Convent of Santa Clara will be centre stage for the 13th International Organ Festival of Madeira. This event is promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Economy, Tourism, and Culture through the Regional Directorate for Culture. In a press release, performers,…
Data provided by Sociedade Interbancária de Serviços (SIBS), for the Autonomous Region of Madeira, for the 3rd quarter of 2024, show that the amounts related to the two main operations of the SIBS network (withdrawals and purchases through automatic payment terminals – POS), considered as a whole, amounted to 789.8…
The Regional Secretary for Inclusion, Labour and Youth, Ana Sousa, presided at the protocol signing ceremony with the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) White Ribbon, a partnership supported by the Canadian Embassy that focuses on equality issues. In a statement, Ana Sousa said: “This is a relevant cooperation agreement between Madeira and…
An image shared on social media networks on Friday showing a man climbing a century-old tree in Fanal, while a woman photographs the moment has created public outrage and an appeal for everyone to respect the natural heritage of the region. In the text, written in French, the author of…
“I really think that the archipelago of Madeira as a whole could be, in an innovative way, the biocultural heritage of humanity,” is what Professor Helena Freitas defended at the ‘Ecological Science and the Future of Agri-Food Systems Event.’ Her words were issued as a challenge to Madeira, asking it…
During the 14th and 19th of October the Institute of Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts of Madeira (IVBAM) located at Rua dos Ferreiros, 152, will host “Weaving and Tapestry Week.” The workshops highlight traditional arts and crafts, incorporating new approaches that combine traditional and contemporary methods. The IVBAM has prepared a…
Today, the European Commission gave Portugal two months to comply with the new European Union (EU) Digital Services Law, applicable to digital platforms, arguing that the country has not yet appointed coordinators or defined rules for sanctions. In a statement, the EU said: “Today, the European Commission decided to send…
This weekend 500 bikers descended on Curral das Freiras to celebrate the feast of its feast of its patron saint, SĂŁo Rafael. The party began to be celebrated seven years ago on the initiative of AmĂ©rico Sá, a biker residing in Curral. Partygoers paid 5o euros to take part in…
Three women, allegedly tourists, were surprised while they were sleeping on top of their car at the Pico da Torre viewpoint. The women were said to be ‘not happy’ when woken up by residents, however, it was later reported that they had been locked out of their car as the…