During Operation ‘Merry Christmas’ the Regional Authority for Economic Activities (ARAE) “detected nine infractions in the 33 stores inspected. This included supermarkets, non-food outlets and food and beverage processes.” Of the nine infractions eight are listed as administrative offences and one has been referred as a criminal case, where 60…
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The Regional Authority for Economic Activities (ARAE) seized about 60 kilos of fruit and vegetables that were unfit for consumption, the Regional Secretariat for Economy revealed today. The produce was seized during a crackdown on the 30th of December near a large area of food and non-food products. After expert…
Earlier today, a couple revealed that they had been overcharged for half a kilo of figs. The gentleman in question had thought they were €6.10 when, in fact, they were charged €61.00. Unfortunately, as they paid by card, they didn’t realise they’d been scammed until later. Please be careful when…
The ever-popular Market Night in Funchal, held on December 23rd, will feature enhanced security this year. Around 153 police officers will be on duty, including those stationed inside the Farmers’ Market, along with several mobile ambulance points set up throughout the event area. There will also be 140 urban cleaning…
On the 25th of November, a new store operated by the UniWang group was officially inaugurated by the President of Madeira. The new ‘Pulse’ store is located at 37 Rua do Aljube, which opened its doors a few days ago, but only today celebrated its official opening, offering, a press…
At the request of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, ARAE – Regional Authority for Economic Activities is investigating a suspected counterfeiting, imitation and illegal use of a trademark claim. According to a statement from the Regional Secretariat for the Economy, the investigation follows several home and non-home search warrants issued by…
Christmas arrives at Forum Madeira at 19:00 on the 21st of November, with a very special concert marking the beginning of the Christmas season during the centre’s 20th anniversary. Led by musical director Ricardo Dias, the show “Francisco Lopes Trio invites Vânia Fernandes” promises a lively night of music, entertainment,…
The Funchal City Council will provide the information requested by the JPP, at yesterday’s City Council meeting in relation to the licensing of food retail chains in the municipality. Asked about the process, Jorge Carvalho made it clear that “What belongs to the private sector should remain in the private…
The General Director of Continente Modelo Madeira, JoĂŁo Pedro Santos, confirmed, while attending the VII Meeting of the Producers’ Club, that purchases from regional producers up until September have already exceeded one thousand tonnes. Corresponding to more than two million euros in fruit and vegetable products. “It is an incredible…
 On the 7th of November, Blandy’s Wine is hosting a special pre-Christmas event. The wine tasting evening will take place between 18:00 and 21:00 at their Loja do Vinho, in Funchal. In a press statement, the company says: This event brings together wines of excellence from several countries, with…
A group of tourists reportedly paid 72 euros for six pieces of fruit at the Farmers Market. A video was published on social media four days ago and already had thousands of reactions and shares. The page ‘Flamanteshopp’ shared that after purchasing a small selection of dates, mangoes, and bananas,…
Francisco Gomes, deputy of Chega in the Assembly of the Republic, demanded a strict inspection of jewellery and tourist souvenir shops operated by immigrants in Madeira, after raising suspicions about alleged illicit practices. “We cannot allow Madeira, with all its history, identity and tourist prestige, to be invaded by establishments…
A new Swarovski store has opened at Madeira Shopping, offering visitors a unique shopping experience that combines sophistication, sparkle, and exclusivity. As all Swarovski lovers know, the new store features a wide selection of jewellery, including necklaces and pendants, bracelets, earrings, rings, and brooches, among other brand iconic pieces. In…
A Note! has opened its first store in the Region. The new store, located in the gallery of Continente Modelo de SĂŁo Martinho in Funchal, represents, according to the brand, “an important step in the consolidation of Note nationwide, now with more than 90 physical sale points in Portugal, in…
The Regional Authority for Economic Activities (ARAE) has advised that an IKEA product has been recalled as it poses a potential risk to public health. At issue is the IKEA 365+ VĂ„RDEFULL black garlic press, reference 201.521.58. Unfortuneately, due to a defect, small metal parts can become detached from the…