In Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” the facial expressions of the apostles reveal distinct neuroemotional patterns such as surprise, fear, incredulity, indignation, empathy, and suspicion, according to a 16-year-old study by the Fernando Pessoa University in Porto. “Leonardo da Vinci’s painting captures the very first moment of a shared…
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To mark its 176th anniversary, the Banda Municipal do Funchal – Artistas Funchalenses will hold a concert on the 22nd of March at 17:00 in the Ursa Maior room, in Madeira Tecnopolo. Under the leadership of maestro Élio Jardim, the band will present a programme that covers numerous styles and…
A car, which was parked in the former ILMA facilities car park, slid down the slope and ended up on Estrada Monumental. The circumstances that led to this unusual occurrence are unknown. The car park serves the nearby pastry shop. No one was hurt in the incident. Samantha Gannon info…
Two students from the Conservatory – School of Arts of Madeira stood out in the 3rd International Online Music Competition ‘Colibri.’ An international competition that previously placed a young cellist from the music school, reaffirming the quality of artistic education at the Conservatory. In the category of Piano – 10/11…
The Trapalhão Parade took to the streets today with approximately 300 people taking part. A lower figure than in previous years. Before the start of the parade, the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, admitted that the Executive will have to consult with the municipalities on the scheduling of…
Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) deputy Filipe Sousa expressed condolences to the victims of the recent storms, which, over the last two weeks, have caused death, destruction, and significant damage in several regions of the country. In a press release, the parliamentarian expressed “the deepest solidarity” with families. Filipe Sousa argues…
While waiting for the allegorical Carnival procession to start, the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, highlighted the number of people attending the event, stating that it was the first sign of the evening’s success. “The avenue is all full,” he said, stressing that there were approximately 1,700 people…
I have friends who moved from Madeira Island to Àgueda, last year. The town lies near Aveiro which is between Lisbon and Porto. This is their report, Ursula Hahn This year, we’ve seen so few hours of sunshine that you could count them on one hand, but instead we’ve had…
The Madeira Theme Park is hosting its traditional Carnival programme, highlighting Madeiran traditions while creating moments of conviviality and entertainment for families, schools, and visitors. Between traditional thematic exhibitions, a children’s parade, and gastronomic delights, the initiative reinforces the infrastructure as a space for living culture. The programme starts today,…
Twenty-six young people from Dr. Luís Maurílio da Silva Dantas Primary and Secondary School and the Santa Cecília Scout Group were honoured with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Portugal in the Bronze, Silver, and Gold categories, recognising their commitment, dedication, and personal growth throughout the programme. The ceremony took…
The Regional Government of Madeira has launched a new website for health screenings, a digital platform designed to centralise all information about the prevention programmes available in the region. According to the Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Micaela Freitas, the objective is to facilitate people’s access to information.…
Huge waves affected two areas of the parish of Paul do Mar today. According to the Parish Council, the swell caused several damages to a vehicle and a recreational vessel in the port of Quebrada. At the Lagos site, waves broke over the walls and flooded nearby homes. Responding to…
The Allegorical Flower Parade, the highlight of the Flower Festival, an event promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture, will now be held on two Sundays starting this year. According to the Secretary for Tourism’s office, the event is set for May 3rd and 17th. This decision…
The Regional Civil Protection Service (SRPC), together with the 11 Municipal Civil Protection Services of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, is hosting sessions on the use of the European emergency number 112 and explaining how the Manchester Triage works in handling medical emergencies. The initiatives will be held across several…
Madeira Island is neither too big nor too small. For its size, it boasts some impressive museums—some without equal in the world (such as the Sugar Museum), others strikingly modern (like the MUDAS Museum, perched atop the cliffs of Calheta), and many more worth discovering. Last year, the Cultural and…