The demand, by foreign citizens in purchasing a property in Madeira represents a share of 42.5% of the overall housing market. According to data released today on the Idealista portal, in Porto Santo about three out of 10 people looking for a house are from overseas. Figures show that property…
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Between January and September, the Public Security Police (PSP) attended to 2,838 traffic accidents, an increase of 3.7% compared to the same period of the year, according to provisional data provided by the PSP’s Regional Command of Madeira to the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM). Of the 2,838…
The draft regional legislative decree entitled “Instituting the Autonomy Day holiday” to consecrate the 2nd of April as a regional holiday is unanimously approved. The seven political forces in ALRAM voted in favour. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
With the arrival of Christmas, MadeiraShopping has several festive experiences prepared for the whole family, which include Father Christmas and the right amount of magic to thrill and entertain young ones. Father Christmas officially arrives on the 30th of November at 11:30 and has a “street” through the corridors of…
The Specialised Committee on Environment, Climate and Natural Resources of ALRAM heard, this afternoon, the President of the Association of Shepherds of the Serras de Santo António, São Roque and Arieiro, José Gomes, in order to clarify issues relating to the parliamentary hearing, requested by the PSD, with the aim…
52% of the 304 respondents to the latest JM survey “Do you agree with the introduction of a new holiday on the 2nd of April (Autonomy Day)?” Answered affirmatively. The second most voted (19.1%) was from those who disagree with the idea of introducing this new holiday, which still needs…
The Madeira Food Bank (Banco Alimentar) has confirmed that it will hold a new food collection ‘Saco Campaign’ from the 30th of November to the 1st of December throughout the island’s supermarkets. Between the 28th of November and the 8th of December, the ‘Ajuda Vale’ campaign will also take place,…
For all of you needing an early Christmas illumination fix Santa Cruz is the place to go. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
We met in the Gallery and saw a Guardian video about “Honeydew“ communal living in Italy: https://www.theguardian.com/news/video/2024/sep/11/better-together-is-communal-living-the-answer-to-modern-malaise-video A difficult topic for some of us because it is a bit woo-woo. The community has great plans for a harmonious living community. But someone had to fund the project and without good…
Holy Trinity Church, Funchal will be hosting a mini Christmas Fair on Sunday the 24th of November from 12:30 -14:30. There will be a selection of Christmas cards, decorations, and goodies on sale. We look forward to seeing you there. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The Mayor of Funchal presented, earlier this afternoon, the ‘Funchal Christmas’ programme, which starts on the 25th of November and ends on the 6th of January. On Monday, the 25th at 5:30 pm, Praça do Peixe, located at the market is the stage for a ‘Christmas Magic musical.’ The Christmas…
Christmas in all her glory will illuminate the streets of Funchal and surrounding areas from the 1st of December until the 8th of January, confirmed the Regional Secretariat for Economy, Tourism, and Culture, Eduardo Jesus. In a press statement, the Regional Secretary stated that the lights will cover the main…
The Directorate-General for Consumers (DGC) today warned consumers about promotions in November, such as ‘Black Friday,’ in which false discounts, misleading advertising, or unfair commercial practices may be used. In the campaign “Compare prices and consider your purchase – It’s your decision!” The DGC urges consumers to be aware of…
The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) was out today talking to workers from several regional public companies as part of their campaign ‘Increase Wages and Pensions for a Better Life.’ As part of this, they defend the right for people to retire after 40 years of work regardless of age. The…
The President of the Government, Miguel Albuquerque, today visited the second Battery Power Plant to be installed in the Region by the Madeira Electricity Company (EEM), in Caniçal. The completion of this work is scheduled for the end of this year. In a statement, it was said: “The installation of…