Several flights were diverted to other airports due to visibility problems at Madeira Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo. The situation is expected to last for several hours, as seven flights are expected to be diverted. The first flight to be diverted was from Hannover (X32830), Germany, (Tuifly). Another flight from the…
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According to MSM news, there are increasing doubts about the accuracy of the document that Carris delivered to journalists. The contract of ‘right adjustment’ delivered at the press conference was not signed and was different from the contract that CNN accessed on Saturday. In the new contract, all pages are initialed…
The Glória tram, in Lisbon, derailed yesterday evening (Wednesday the 3rd), at 18:04, on Calçada da Glória. The Glória tram is managed by Carris, connecting Restauradores to the São Pedro de Alcântara Garden, in Bairro Alto. The 256 metre route is very popular with tourists and is the operator’s busiest…
The Free Party (Livre) warns of the “irreversible degradation” to which Fanal, one of the most emblematic places in the Laurissilva, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is subject. “I can’t remain silent in the face of the images that are reaching me of what is happening in Fanal,” said Marta…
ANA Aeroportos da Madeira has issued a warning to all travellers regarding industrial action by Menzies (formerly Groundforce) employees. The strike started today and will continue for the next couple of days. Because of this, the airport may be affected. In view of this situation, passengers are asked to confirm…
The “SIGA” bus company announced that the “old” Giro cards can now be used until the end of October. Then, God willing, the new prepaid card system may come into force. Until then, the Giro cards can be bought and loaded in any “PayShop” (usually tobacco and newspaper shops). Update:…
Residents of the Varandas do Funchal building have already written a request to Cristina Pedra, Mayor of the Municipality, stating that AL customers are the scourge of residential housing apartment blocks, and are seen to participate in “sexual activities” in shared areas, make accusations against residents, and are generally unmannered…
Images captured by a curious passer-by show a man sunbathing in the nude on one of the rock outcrops off the Lido promenade this morning. The man was seen contentedly reading, totally oblivious to the stir he was causing among locals and visitors. He wasn’t totally nude, as he was…
The CDU promoted a new political initiative this morning against the privatisation of the coast, as part of its candidacy for the municipal elections. Ana Paula Almeida, second candidate for the Funchal City Council, warned of the difficulties experienced by the local population in accessing the sea. Citing recent statements…
Chega Deputy Francisco Gomes publicly denounced the existence of an alleged scheme of fraud and robbery of tourists at the airports of Lisbon, Porto, and Faro. According to the parliamentarian, organised groups are conning tourists by driving cars that look similar to taxis. According to Francisco Gomes, after attracting tourists,…
By 14:30 this afternoon, 12 flights were cancelled at Madeira’s International Airport (arrivals and departures) due to strong winds. As DIÁRIO reported, winds had reached 72 km/h by 10:10 am. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
Several groups of tourists have expressed their disgust at the amount of litter and animal waste found in some parts of Funchal. They’ve also complained about the mattresses and other objects left rotting at eco points. The situation was evident at Pico dos Barcelos, where a group of foreign visitors…
Once again, tourists have spent a night in a public space. Information sent to newsrooms reports that the episode took place at the Vigia Viewpoint, in São Jorge, in a residential area where “the tourists simply parked their vehicles in front of houses and set up camp.” A resident states…
A 34-year-old tourist caused chaos this afternoon, in a hotel located on Avenida do Infante, Funchal, with his out-of-control behaviour. The man, very naked stood on his balcony and threw empty bottles and furniture into the street below him. Later, a hospital source said that the man had been drinking…
Up until 17:00, four flights had been diverted and a further 12 cancelled due to strong winds affecting the east of the island. ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, through its website, advises passengers that the current weather conditions are expected to remain until tomorrow (Saturday, the 2nd of August), and…