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.
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A "small" crowd attended this afternoon's cherry blossom walk in Jardim da Serra, hosted by the Centre for Development and Sociocultural and Agroforestry Innovation.
The São Tomé Prime Minister, Patrice Trovoada, referred to the Portuguese authorities asking for clarification about allegations of discrimination against students at the Professional School of Hospitality and Tourism, who have stated that they are being discriminated against but have declined to classify the situation as slavery.
Please find below Holy Trinity Church (The English Church) Holy Week and Easter worship schedule
This Sunday, the 2nd of April, the Praça do Jardins do Caniço (opposite the church) will hold a 'Made in Caniço' craft fair.
The Jardim da Serra expressway connection will be inaugurated at the beginning of May. As yet, a date has to be confirmed by the contractor, City Council, and officials.
The Union of Tax Workers (STI) has scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, the 20th of March, from 14 hours, in Funchal, a demonstration and strike against the professional devaluation and the collapse of the Tax and Customs Authority (AT).
The Dancilhas is a party that promotes music and popular dance.
After the Navy confirmed that all those who refused to undertake a surveillance mission last Saturday night were to be replaced, local newspaper JM, writes that the crew are still in Madeira but will be replaced before the arrival of Admiral Gouveia and Admiral Melo tomorrow.
Whether you love it or hate it, Star Wars is making an impact on Madeira, as tourist hotspots and sleepy villages are feeling the full-throttle effect of filming.
With thirteen members of the crew, including four NCOs, refusing to leave the shore, the Portuguese navy was unable to fulfill one of its main duties; the protection of the sovereign seas, and failed to complete a surveillance mission on a Russian ship that was travelling north of Porto Santo.
It was as close to mutiny as you can get when 13 Portuguese naval personnel refused to take part in a naval mission in the Maritime Zone of Madeira. Four NCOs and nine seamen refused to sail due to an engine malfunction of the NRP Mondego, claiming that the ship was seriously damaged.
Madeira airport was buzzing this afternoon as actors, directors, producers, and camera operators were quickly ushered through the airport into waiting cars.
With the first real sun in months, it's hardly surprising that so many have flocked to the island's beaches.
The magic of opera, zarzuela, and Italian chamber music will resonate at the Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias with the voices of Montserrat Martí Caballé and Luís Santana on the 11th of March, at 18 pm.