SESARAM’s Nutrition Service is currently carrying out a food study. The diagnosis of the food situation and nutritional status of the population of the Autonomous Region of Madeira is aimed at the adult population aged 18 to 65 years, and involves 600 people from all over the Region; all of…
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The Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds (SPEA) has launched its annual saving seabird challenge, namely juvenile shearwaters who leave their nests and fall in built up areas due to light pollution. The SPEA team, within the scope of the Save a Seabird Campaign, carries out night patrols between…
With this year’s IV Regional Forum to Combat Poverty and Social Exclusion, theme ‘(Re)Thinking about the Autonomous Region of Madeira and democracy in the fight against poverty’, the Madeira branch of the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN-Portugal) considers that families continue to feel the effects on food and energy prices, and,…
From now until the 20th of October, MadeiraShopping will be hosting its “The sea, knowing to preserve!” MagiCetus exhibition. The exhibition aims to raise awareness of the importance of the balance of ecosystems and is part of the BaleiArte 2023/24 educational project, promoted by the Madeira Whale Museum. The exhibits…
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…
October marks the celebration of World Animal Day (4th of October), and to celebrate the event, the band Akoustic Junkies joins forces with the Coffee Museum and Esound to hold the first edition of OKTOBERPET, a solidarity event with the aim of raising funds for the Association Ajuda a Alimentar…
Between the 8th and 10th of November, the Pestana Fórum Casino will hold its Funchal Noivos & Festas. For those who wish to take part in the event, registration is open until the 8th of October. The event aims to “bring together all party/festivities related companies under the same roof,…
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…
Tomorrow, the 20th of September, at 21:30, the Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert with the Brass Quintet ‘Madbrass5,’ at Reid’s Palace; A Belmond Hotel. For this concert, the dedicated musicians of the brass section of the Classical Orchestra of Madeira, Mário Pinto and Rui Vidal on trumpet, Rúben Silva…
The University of Madeira (UMa) yesterday presented a project for the candidacy of Madeira wine to Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, focusing on the cultural and social practices associated with its production and commercialisation since the eighteenth century. “This is what we intend to inscribe on the representative list of…
Quinta da Caldeira, located in Camacha, is about to celebrate its second anniversary and will promote its 1st Equestrian Festival on the 15th of September, starting at 10 am. The event will highlight the teaching of children who participate in the therapeutic riding sessions, promoting a festive atmosphere for friends…
Campus da Terra is a new educational project based in Gaula. The innovative new initiative, Campus da Terra (CdT), at the Groverdi Farm, provides an innovative way for children to learn through the combination of self-directed free learning in nature (specifically on an organic permaculture farm) combined with an international…
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…
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…