The Municipality of Machico, in Madeira, will maintain the traditional Fechos Festival, which will be lit on Saturday night, states the Mayor, Ricardo Franco, confirming that all safety conditions are met. “The tradition of the torches is a secular event and this year will be no exception. The event will…
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PAN Madeira expresses its indignation, in solidarity with the statement released by the Union of Journalists of Madeira, which denounces pressures and restrictions in the exercise of its activity in the context of the coverage of the fires that have ravaged the Region. “It is an attack on freedom of…
‘Funchal Folk – Arraial do Mundo’ is back and is a cultural event included in the festivities of the Day of the City of Funchal and the Parish Council of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This year the theme chosen was ‘O Arraial do Monte,’ which aims to portray the…
It is an alert from the Institute of Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts of Madeira, replicated today by the Municipality of Machico, directed to the parish of Porto da Cruz, within the scope of the “Scaphoideus titanus, Ball. (St) 0 phytoplasma Grapevineflavescence dor&MLO, commonly referred to as Golden Flavescence (FD), a…
The Madeira Wine Rally came to an abrupt stop this afternoon after a serious crash during the Ponta do Sol stage. Américo Gouveia’s car, a Porsche 911 GT3, came through a sharp bend, swerved, and crashed into a group of spectators sitting in an open forecourt enjoying the rally. At…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) today called on scientists and governments to strengthen and accelerate research to prepare the world for the next pandemic. “History teaches us that the next pandemic is a matter of ‘when’ and not ‘if’. It also teaches us the importance of science and political determination…
“Madeirans are showing more and more interest in Madeira Embroidery.” This is the finding of Marisa Santos, a member of the board of directors of the Institute of Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts of Madeira (IVBAM). “The findings and the interest shown in Madeiran Embroidery during World Embroidery Day, and last…
The Folklore Group of the Casa do Povo da Camacha (GFCPC) will be in the USA between the 26th of July and the 6th of August, to celebrate the 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in New Bedford – Massachusetts. A festival created by the Madeiran diaspora in the USA…
Next Friday, the 26th, the ‘Funchal Marine Biology Station will host one of its popular Open Nights, with guided tours from 20:00 to 21:00. In addition to the guided tours, this annual summer activity also includes a lecture, scheduled for 21:15. This year’s theme ‘Gelatinous in Madeira: From Research to…
Pedro Calado will not participate in this year’s edition of the Madeira Wine Rally. According to RTP-Madeira, the navigator, who won the queen race of Madeiran motorsport six times with Alexandre Camacho, will not take part due to personal reasons. Quoted by public television, Pedro Calado thanked Play Racing and…
The Madeira Classical Orchestra (OCM), ends its 2023/2024 season on Sunday, the 21st, at 6:00 pm.
The Parish of Caniçal will host the VII Tuna, Skipjack, and Seafood Festival on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (12th, 13th, and 14th of July).
Teatro Bolo do Caco announced, on its social networks, that they won 2nd prize with the animated living statue 'Família Madeirense', in the public vote of the 'VIII International Meeting of Statues of Águeda,' which took place last weekend.
Summer Opening returns on Friday the 12th of July at the Parque de Santa Catarina, for a tenth edition with big names and a budget exceeding 800 thousand euros.
After last year's success, Reid's Palace is hosting its second Pink Party on the 20th of July at 19:30 at the swimming pool.