The Museum of Sacred Art of Funchal (MASF) will be opening a new public exhibition, titled D'uma Estampa Antiga, comprising of artwork by Alfredo Miguéis, of Avenida do Mar. The exhibition, which will be open to the public on specific dates in August and September, aims to provide visitors, especially residents, with a glimpse of the past, and experience a very different Funchal.
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A traditional sheep shearing demonstration will take place tomorrow, the 18th of July, at the Madeira Theme Park.
Reacting to the news of the buried asbestos in the Ginjas area of São Vincente, the Regional Government (RG) has issued a statement stating that the removal and disposal of asbestos material cost the RG 2.6 million euros, and that it is available to collaborate with the judicial authorities during their investigation.
Asked to comment on the statements made by Alberto João Jardim on radio station Antena 1, about the Municipality of Funchal falling into 'Irreversible Decay,' and becoming a city with a permanently outstretched hand, the President of Madeira, said that he supported the ex-president on his views, and although he is worried about Pedro Calado's (Vice-President) departure from the Regional Government, due to his candidacy for Mayor of Funchal, Miguel Albuquerque believes that Pedro Calado's leadership will benefit the city enormously.
During his Portugal day speech, the President of the Republic publicly declared that funds allocated to economic recovery should not be ‘a shower of blessings for some,’ but rather an opportunity to improve the quality of life for everyone. Furthermore, he said, no one should forget that Portugal is a…
For those who missed the parade, please watch and enjoy the video below.
UNESCO project “Biosphere Reserves: Sustainable Territories, Resilient Communities,” promoted by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Action and coordinated by Quartenaire Portugal, is an initiative that aims to reinforce the knowledge, visibility and valuation of the twelve UNESCO biosphere reserves, which include both the Santana and Porto Santo reserves.
A tit for tat standoff between two men lead to a 63-year-old man being stabbed in the arm this evening in Rua da Ponte Nova.
Everything is gearing up for Portugal Day, which is being celebrated here on the island on the 10th of June. To ensure that it is day to be remembered, various armoured and soft skin vehicles were offloaded at the port of Caniçal this morning.
The cycle of 'Never Forget' project activities developed during April and May this year by the EFA Courses of the Basic School of the 2nd and 3rd Cycles of the Tower and the City Council of Câmara de Lobos, ends tomorrow, the 26th of May.
Searches continue for a 52-year-old man who was reported missing yesterday evening at 22:30. The man, failed to return home after saying he was going to the beach near Atalaia, Caniço to search for limpets.
This morning, in the Municipal Garden, a talk was held by Rodrigo Camacho titled “Equilibrium Project: Our Trees,” which is a Funchal's candidacy for the European Capital of Culture in 2027 initiative.
The Madeira Wine, Embroidery and Handicraft Institute (IVBAM) is promoting, together with regional rum manufacturers, a series of promotional Madeira Rum videos to coincide with the annual sugar cane harvest.
Madeira has been showcased on Russian TV presenter, Zhanna Badoeva's travel programme, 'The Lives of Others.' The programme was released today, Sunday the 2nd of May, on Youtube and Channel One Russia.
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Culture (SRTC), Eduardo Jesus, has confirmed that the Flower Festival will be held in October, alongside the Madeira Wine Festival, in what has been described as a month of activities. This years theme is 'Madeira, Jardim da Esperança.'