The Madeira branch of the environmental association Quercus has warned of the Region’s heavy dependence on imported food and its vulnerability in the event of a global food crisis. The association argues that climate change, international conflicts and an anticipated decline in the production of essential crops could worsen food…
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A tourist posting on TikTok claims she paid €20 for fruit at Funchal’s Farmers’ Market. The statement has reignited a long-running debate over prices charged at some of its stalls. The visitor said she only realised the total cost when it was time to pay and called for greater regulation…
A lemon with a particularly unusual appearance has been harvested from the garden of José Pereira dos Reis in the Levada do Cavalo area and is now expected to undergo laboratory analysis at GESBA. The fruit immediately attracted attention because of its size and, above all, its extraordinary shape. It…
The Poncha Project Puts Madeira’s Lesser-Known Establishments on the Map A new community-led project is setting out to discover where the best poncha is served in Madeira, while giving greater visibility and recognition to traditional establishments away from the island’s main tourist routes. The Poncha is a personal, independent and…
Eight Madeira wine companies have already received and processed 515 tonnes of grapes from 268 winegrowers since this year’s harvest began on the 24th of August, according to the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Fisheries. “The harvest is currently progressing as expected, and the Institute of Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts…
The shortage of workers continues to be one of the main challenges facing Madeira’s grape producers. In Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, 57-year-old João Figueira is preparing to harvest around 20,000 kilograms of grapes, but admits that finding people willing and available to do the work is becoming increasingly difficult.…
Around one in five children aged between five and 14 in Madeira was classified as obese in 2025, according to new figures released by the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM). The data, published as part of the children’s module of the 2025 National Health Survey (INS), was collected…
The European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, will be in the Region tomorrow (Tuesday, the 21st of July), where he will have the opportunity to understand the challenges facing the Region’s fisheries sector. According to information provided by the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Fisheries, Costas Kadis will…
Three young women aged between 17 and 18 were assisted in the early hours of Tuesday at the Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital, after allegedly ingesting drinks to which a substance had been added without their knowledge. The incident occurred between 02:00 am and 03:00 am, on Rua das Fontes, in…
Low back pain and other chronic back problems are the most frequent health issues among the population residing in Madeira aged 15 and over, affecting 30.3% of respondents, according to the results of the 2025 National Health Survey released by the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM). Hypertension (26.0%)…
The CDU criticised the operation of the Santo da Serra Market, blaming the Municipality of Santa Cruz for the problems that, according to the party, continue to affect traders and customers despite the recent improvement works. During a contact action with vendors and visitors to the market, the coalition claims…
The Food Bank Against Hunger of Madeira collected 28.8 tonnes of food during the 27th collection campaign held on the 30th and 31st of May, in 29 supermarkets across the Region. The donated products will be distributed over the next six months to low-income households through more than 50 partner…
The Regional Secretary for the Economy announced today, during the second meeting of the Consultative Council on Economy (CCE), that Madeira is preparing new incentive measures to support companies and strengthen the Region’s response to the effects of the energy crisis. José Manuel Rodrigues once again highlighted the impact the…
The Regional Government of Madeira made it clear that “the creation of the future D. Carlos Marine Nature Reserve will only move forward if the continuity of regional fishing is fully guaranteed.” The position was reaffirmed by the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture, which classifies it as an…
On the 15th of May, the Regional Authority for Economic Activities (ARAE) carried out an inspection at the Farmers’ Market as part of its consumer protection work, identifying four administrative offences linked to the use of the complaints book system. The operation, named Operation Real Value, covered several areas of…