With the arrival of Christmas, MadeiraShopping has several festive experiences prepared for the whole family, which include Father Christmas and the right amount of magic to thrill and entertain young ones. Father Christmas officially arrives on the 30th of November at 11:30 and has a “street” through the corridors of…
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Early this evening the fish market in the Mercado dos Lavradores became a colourful and lively venue for the opening Christmas concert ‘The Magic of Christmas at the Market.’ Classics such as The Greatest Showman, Beauty and the Beast, All I Want for Christmas, and many others were performed by…
52% of the 304 respondents to the latest JM survey “Do you agree with the introduction of a new holiday on the 2nd of April (Autonomy Day)?” Answered affirmatively. The second most voted (19.1%) was from those who disagree with the idea of introducing this new holiday, which still needs…
The Madeira Food Bank (Banco Alimentar) has confirmed that it will hold a new food collection ‘Saco Campaign’ from the 30th of November to the 1st of December throughout the island’s supermarkets. Between the 28th of November and the 8th of December, the ‘Ajuda Vale’ campaign will also take place,…
For all of you needing an early Christmas illumination fix Santa Cruz is the place to go. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
Holy Trinity Church, Funchal will be hosting a mini Christmas Fair on Sunday the 24th of November from 12:30 -14:30. There will be a selection of Christmas cards, decorations, and goodies on sale. We look forward to seeing you there. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The Mayor of Funchal presented, earlier this afternoon, the ‘Funchal Christmas’ programme, which starts on the 25th of November and ends on the 6th of January. On Monday, the 25th at 5:30 pm, Praça do Peixe, located at the market is the stage for a ‘Christmas Magic musical.’ The Christmas…
Christmas in all her glory will illuminate the streets of Funchal and surrounding areas from the 1st of December until the 8th of January, confirmed the Regional Secretariat for Economy, Tourism, and Culture, Eduardo Jesus. In a press statement, the Regional Secretary stated that the lights will cover the main…
The director of the Local Unit of the Infection Prevention and Control and Antimicrobial Resistance Program (UL-PPCIRA) of the Regional Health Service (SESARAM) guarantees that, in Madeira, the use of antibiotics is lower than on the mainland, yet recognizes that there is work to be done to raise awareness of…
The ERC (Media Regulatory Authority) has upheld a complaint against TVI/CNN news that reported that a diamond worth 50 thousand euros was found in Pedro Calado’s office, in the Funchal City Council, as part of the judicial searches carried out earlier this year. The piece in question relates to the…
On Saturday morning, the PSP auction took place at the Regional Command of the Public Security Police in Funchal. The auction, which sold off lost items, found mainly at the airport and other places, including shopping centres. Hundreds of objects including pocket knives, corkscrews, and children’s and adult toys were…
The Theatre Municipal Baltazar Dias (TMBD) is preparing for a full November of cultural events ranging from classical music to video art, including theatrical and visual performances. Among the highlights are the Madeira PianoFest, the IMAGE PLAY – International Video Art Festival, the International Mandolin Festival, and plays that explore…
The Funchal City Council (CMF) has confirmed that the ‘Figueira da Quinta Deão’ is one of the ten national finalists in the Tree of the Year 2025 competition, which is held in Portugal by the Mediterranean Forest Union (UNCA). This contest annually elects a tree representing Portugal to the European…
Since 2018 thousands of objects have accumulated at the airport, these have either been confiscated or part of the airports ‘lost and found collection. In order to make space and raise funds the local Public Security Police will auction many of the items. Their last sale raised 4,652 euros. …
The Madeira Mandolin Orchestra’s new schedule has been released for November, December, and the 1st of January. The performances will take place in the Noble Hall of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira under the artistic direction of Maestro André Martins. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Photo: DM