The Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM) reported today that electricity production in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, estimated from the electricity emission data provided by the Madeira Electricity Company (EEM), increased by 2.8% year-on-year in the 1st quarter of 2025. Analysing the production mix of the electricity emitted…
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A new craft beer has been launched in Madeira. It’s called Aduela and combines the taste of beer with traces of Madeira Wine. The new beer was launched at the Socalco hotel in Calheta, and is the result of a partnership between producers Vilhoa and Oitava Colina, with the support…
The weighted average daily traffic on the Madeira Expressway increased by 6.0% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period of the previous year. The information was released by the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM), based on data from the Regional Directorate of Roads (DRE).…
They are exciting, bubbly, and love to sing. The Icelandic Gospel Choir is performing at Holy Trinity Church (HTC), Funchal tonight at 5 pm. If you want to hear outstanding harmonies, traditional Icelandic hymns, and some beautiful gospel music, then please join HTC for this one-off event here in Madeira.…
A recent press statement highlights the intolerable situation airport workers face. Hundreds of employees are prevented from parking near their workplace due to the chaotic and deeply unbalanced management of the car parks, the responsibility of SABA, with the connivance of ANA Aeroportos, states an infrastructure manager. “There are no…
The 25-day breakdown of the Radiation equipment in the Oncology Clinic of Madeira has left dozens of cancer patients waiting for radiotherapy treatments, warned Patrícia Spínola, from the JPP. In a statement, the deputy considers it inadmissible to use the technical maintenance procedures, which take time, as an excuse not…
The Madeira Banana Museum received 36,634 visitors in 2024, demonstrating an increasing interest from tourists and residents alike. Portugal, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Poland, Denmark, and Hungary are among the main source markets. The Secretary of Agriculture and Fisheries, Nuno Maciel, highlighted the great potential for growth of the…
AFARAM – Association of Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill of the Autonomous Region of Madeira expressed their “deepest regret for the tragic death of the 12-year-old child, who committed suicide due to school bullying.” “According to publicly released information, the bullying situation may be at the origin of…
On a pilot phase roll-out, Payshops are now able to load the new ‘Giro’ pass. As suggested, this will be a gradual rollout. However, the network of Payshop agents able to upload trips onto the GIRO pass will increase across the region – both in Madeira and Porto Santo-, states…
As predicted by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), Madeira woke up to a second day of a light dusting of snow on its highest peaks. With deteriorating weather conditions, the island remains under an orange coastal alert. Waves are expected to reach 11 metres on the northwest…
The Municipal Assembly of Funchal unanimously approved, this Tuesday, the 29th of April, the new Municipal Plan for Homeless People (PMPSSA) 2025-2029. The Plan continues the Municipal Strategy started in 2022 by the current executive and which already has most of its actions in progress. “With five axes of intervention…
The President of the Regional Government considered the power cut that affected mainland Portugal yesterday to be “very serious” and defended the carrying out of an inquiry to ascertain the circumstances and ensure that the country has energy autonomy to deal with similar situations. “I tried to understand what had…
The Pestana Hotel Group and the Social and Parish Centre of São Bento will seal, this Wednesday, the 30th of April, a partnership that will allow for the expansion of the institution’s Alzheimer’s Unit. A press release states: “The signing takes place at the facilities of the Social and Parish…
The Porto Santo Line (PSL) has issued a press statement confirming that the Madeira – Porto Santo ferry connection will not operate on the 1st of May. The Funchal-Porto Santo (08:00) and Porto Santo-Funchal (20:00) trips have been cancelled due to anticipated bad weather. The ferry company reiterates that sailing…
Snow has already fallen on Pico do Areeiro. It’s only a little. But enough for those who are visiting the peak to record the moment. Forecasts from the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) did predict snowfall. However, this will soon vanish as a yellow alert has been issued…