Early on this morning, reports were released that strong winds were conditioning the operationality of the airport and that at least three aircraft were circling waiting for an opportunity to land.
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"Unfortunately, Madeira's Institute of Social Security is more concerned with photography and newspaper headlines than with Madeiran families," claim JPP (Juntos Pelo Povo) Party spokesperson, Lina Periera.
The Parish Council of Caniço, will 'open' its first artisan market on Saturday, the 15th of April, and Sunday, the 16th, at 10:00 am in Largo Padre Lomelino (near the library).
The services of the Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD) App service were severely affected throughout the day.
The President of the Commercial and Industrial Association of Funchal (ACIF), Jorge Veiga França, defended today the need for a new regime for the Madeira Free Trade Zone with "clear" rules for investors.
The Competition Authority (AdC) issued recommendations on the performance of food traders, including price fixing, suggesting a periodic review of commercial action to prevent "risky behaviours" along the price chain.
Fuel prices for next week are mixed.
Operationality at Madeira International Airport has been severely conditioned today as nineteen flights - divided between arrivals and departures were either cancelled or diverted.
ARM – Águas e Resíduos da Madeira, S.A., has advised that due to Easter there will be changes to their customer service, reception, and collection of waste in the participating municipalities, namely, Câmara de Lobos, Machico, Porto Santo, Ribeira Brava, and Santana.
The Regional Secretariat for Finance has confirmed that from Thursday, the 6th of April, until Sunday, the 9th, all Madeira Tax Authority (AT-RAM) services, including financial services, will be closed. This also includes Loja do Cidadão.
Doctors and the Regional Government are preparing to begin the revision of the Convention, which will affect consultation prices, but for now, no one wants to rush in and create panic values.
Madeira is the first Portuguese destination to use the new Netflix feature - subscription with advertising - specifically designed for the UK market, as well as promoting the island through its streaming platform.
Sara Cerdas (PS-MEP) last week met with Ryanair representatives in Brussels, to discuss issues affecting European air connectivity and the competitiveness of Member States, in particular Portugal.
This Sunday, the 2nd of April, the Praça do Jardins do Caniço (opposite the church) will hold a 'Made in Caniço' craft fair.
The savings resulting from the application of Zero VAT on food products considered essential will not be significant, but "despite everything, it will help", says Ana Ferreira, responsible for DECO in Madeira.