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.  …
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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 AndrĂ© Martins. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Photo: DM
Every year, in Madeira, the Azores and the Canary Islands, light pollution leads to hundreds of juvenile seabirds becoming disoriented, and ending up stranded in cities. This year, as last year, on the 30th of October, the Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds (SPEA) promotes a Mega-blackout in Madeira,…
The coordination of the European project ‘TWILIGHTED’ is in charge of MARE-ARDITI and will be presented this Thursday, the 24th of October, at the Golden Residence Hotel, in Funchal. The opening session will be attended, among others, by the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque. The presentation of the…
The Government has approved a plan to improve learning that provides more support for foreign students, assesses reading knowledge, and recommends that mobile phones be prohibited or of limited use in schools. The “Learn More Now” plan was approved on Friday by the Council of Ministers and provides for a…
On Wednesday, the 23rd of October, the Church of the Convent of Santa Clara will be centre stage for the 13th International Organ Festival of Madeira. This event is promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Economy, Tourism, and Culture through the Regional Directorate for Culture. In a press release, performers,…
The Regional Secretary for Inclusion, Labour and Youth, Ana Sousa, presided at the protocol signing ceremony with the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) White Ribbon, a partnership supported by the Canadian Embassy that focuses on equality issues. In a statement, Ana Sousa said: “This is a relevant cooperation agreement between Madeira and…
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…
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 FĂłrum 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…