Despite the reassuring words from the Health Secretary that compulsory mask wearing in all public spaces would not have an knock on effect for tourism, some companies have already reported client cancellations, due to the controversial mandatory mask wearing law being brought in this weekend.
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Ever wanted to see what lies beneath the waves surrounding the Selvagens Islands (Savage Islands)? Then wait no more, as a fascinating new video shot this month highlights the marine life that has made sunken oil tanker, Morning Breeze their home. The vessel sunk sometime during the 70’s or…
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the south coast of Madeira this morning at 00:03 at a depth of ten kilometres.
A 14-year-old teenager who fell 10 metres from a levada in São Vicente yesterday (25.07) has died.
The Parque Ecológico do Funchal campsite will re-open on the 27th of July, and those wishing to use the facilities can now pre-book their permits, while at the same time agreeing to comply with all the new safety standards.
The first textile and reusable face mask with a proven ability to neutralise the coronavirus has been created in Portugal, in a joint business, academic and scientific venture.
The Funchal City Council (CMF), together with the GNR and the Firefighters Sapadores do Funchal, collected the stray dog that is said to have harassed residents, walkers and bit a 10-year-old girl last Sunday in Beco da Levada de São João.
The 'Tartaruga' project research group at the University of Madeira (UMa), is currently treating two sick females turtles in the hope that they can be returned to the wild.
The Estreito Câmara de Lobos Parish Council and Estreito Cultural and Recreational Association (ACRE) has announced that, in view of the current pandemic and due to health and safety guidelines with regards to social distancing, they have cancelled the Estreito 2020 Harvest Festival which was scheduled to take place between the 11th and 13th of September in the village of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos.
On the 8th of July, Pedro Spínola's new hybrid orchid, 'Dendrobium Charme de São' Vicente was registered in honour of the parish of São Vicente.
MEP Sara Cerdas has questioned the European Commission about what mechanisms are being developed to enable preparation by European Union Member States for a possible second wave of the coronavirus.
During a presidential visit to Lamaceiros, Porto Moniz, where Miguel Albuquerque visited a three-hectare vineyard owned by Manuel Ramos Lucas and dedicated to the growing of Verdelho grapes, the President assured farmers that the government will continue to support agriculture and entrepreneurs within the sector.
The initial monitoring results of the GIRO Project - Project to Enhance the Protected Area of Cabo Girão - collected by the Insular Association of Geography (AIG) in partnership with the Forest and Nature Conservation Institute, IP-RAM and Câmara, are now available.
The commander of the Madeira Maritime Police, Guerreiro Cardoso, has confirmed that he will investigate a video showing Cristiano Ronaldo's 10-year-old son riding a jet ski alone and unsupervised, while on holiday in Madeira.
The Funchal City Council (CMF) has announced that they are to install a new radio communications system at the Parque Ecológico do Funchal.