Engenhos do Norte, from Porto da Cruz, has launched two new rums in the regional and national markets. This is an expansion of their White brand, with a new range called Tropical. One of the great novelties is the use of bottles made with 100% recycled glass, a sustainable choice…
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MEP Paulo do Nascimento Cabral (PSD) was one of those chosen to question the future European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, during his confirmation hearing, which took place today in Brussels, about POSEI and EAFRD. In his speech, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral highlighted “the importance of the agricultural sector in…
A study that analyzed different cases of the epidemic in Africa concluded that the new variant of monkeypox (Mpox) is transmitted mainly between humans, while the older version is transmitted mainly by animals. The study published Thursday in the Cell Journal shows that the disease follows different patterns. Several epidemics…
NEXT is preparing to “embark on a magical journey full of surprises this New Year’s Eve, with a New Year’s Eve party inspired by the enchanted world of “Wonka,” where every moment will be a sweet delight for the senses.” In a press release, the hotel also uses the iconic…
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 ADN Party – National Democratic Alternative, has alerted the Health and Regional Inspection Authorities to a “public health problem that needs urgent and effective intervention, whether in the commercial areas that package and sell eggs, the transport companies that deliver them and most importantly, egg farmers.” According to a…
The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) considers Madeira “as the champion of high prices.” This was their analysis after speaking to members of the public in Ribeira Brava which, according to the party, shared their concerns over increases in the cost of living.” Party leader, Ricardo Lume said that “throughout the…
The Seismic Network Station of the Madeira Archipelago registered a 2.4 magnitude earthquake at 02:57 this morning. The earthquake, as indicated by the Portuguese Institute of Atmposphere and Sea was located at the Madeira Tore and had a depth of 10 km. The Madeira Tore is an underwater platform that…
As part of the XXXIX programme of the Ponta do Pargo Pero Festival, a practical action on “Fruit Tree Planting Techniques” took place in the parish of Ponta do Pargo. This action was promoted by technicians from the Regional Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development and was attended by 30…
A new Bioforma opens on September 23rd, from 5:00 pm. The new store is located on Avenida das Madalenas, Funchal. The event is attended by partners, friends, customers, and public entities, including the President of the Regional Government of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque. “This is the third Bioforma store based on…
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…
The Municipal Inspection services of the Funchal City Council were, today, in Rua de Santa Maria Maior where they removed equipment, tables, and chairs that were improperly occupying public areas in this historic street. According to a statement, this action took place after the municipality had notified all merchants on…
The Institute of Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts of Madeira (IVBAM), as part of the harvest itinerary initiative, has already passed through Caniçal, in the municipality of Machico, São Jorge, in the municipality of Santana, Seixal, in the municipality of Porto Moniz, Câmara de Lobos, and Porto Santo. In this context,…
A team from the Institute of Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts of Madeira (IVBAM) is in Porto Santo monitoring the 2024 harvest campaign and, according to data 12 tonnes of grapes have been harvested, mostly from the caracol and striprão varieties. Tiago Freitas, President of IVBAM, notes, the good phytosanitary status…
Pedro Lima, President of the Association of Cider Producers Madeira, in an interview with Radio JM-FM, reports that cider production could drop by more than 50% due to the high temperatures affecting the pears’ maturation. “We have a production much lower than last year, with very little fruit,” stated the…