Madeira – Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport saw one flight leave in two days after 130 cancellations due to adverse weather conditions were reported today (65 arrivals – 65 departures). Ryanair flight FR363, bound for Dublin, scheduled to leave at 06:30 this morning, finally took off at 19:16. This, some headlines…
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The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN), together with the University of Madeira (UMa), has updated and set the load capacity for all Classified Walking Routes in Madeira, aiming to enhance management and improve the visitor experience, especially at the islandâs main tourist spots. The capacity of each route…
HorĂĄrios do Funchal warns of possible constraints on their regular transport schedules tomorrow due to the general strike of workers against the changes to the labour laws, called by the UGT and CGTP. HorĂĄrios do Funchal regrets the possible constraints that may result from this disturbance and guarantees that it…
Yesterday, newspaper DIĂRIO highlighted the general public’s complaints about interurban public transport. When travelling on public transport, most people complain of long queues, delays and overcrowded buses. A situation that faces thousands of Madeiran workers and students daily. Despite a revamped fleet and system, the new Siga network runs into…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation, IP-RAM, informs that, since a weather warning has been issued by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) for the Region, all classified walking routes in the Autonomous Region of Madeira will be closed tomorrow for safety reasons. In parallel with this…
Carreiros do Monte announced that their service will be closed on the 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th of December, as well as the 1st of January 2026, for the Christmas and New Yearâs festivities. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
40% of TAP trips are priced above 400 euros. Madeirans have to pay, on average, 260 euros to travel to the mainland from today until the 15th of January 2026. Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) expressed its “deep displeasure” with the PSD’s decision to reject the request submitted by deputy Filipe…
The PS, PSD, and JPP presented protest votes over the decision by the government of NicolĂĄs Maduro to revoke TAP’s flight licenses to Venezuela. Paulo CafĂ´fo presented the PS protest vote, which also calls for the intervention of the Portuguese Government. Mariusky SpĂnola, from the JPP, highlights the fact that…
The Regional Command of the PSP of Madeira has published a video on its social networks to explain how to drive around a roundabout. “This is one of the topics that generates the most doubts and debates among drivers, and the truth is that many mistakes continue to happen every…
A cyclist was filmed this afternoon, circulating on the highway in the Câmara de Lobos area, towards Funchal, causing surprise among motorists. Eyewitnesses say the sudden appearance of the cyclist forced drivers to brake suddenly and swerve to avoid running into him. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Photo: JM
British newspapers, including the Mirror and the Daily Mail, report that a 76-year-old British tourist fell from a cruise ship north of the Canary Islands on Thursday morning. Spanish digital newspaper, ‘VozpĂłpuli,’ explains that the incident occurred during the crossing between Funchal and San SebastiĂĄn de La Gomera, in Santa…
While celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Laurissilva as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Eduardo Jesus, the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment, and Culture, announced that from the 1st of January, it will be mandatory to book a time slot to visit Madeiraâs tourist routes, including the Laurissilva forest and…
The National Association of Car Rental Providers (ARAC) has asked the Legislative Assembly of Madeira for an urgent hearing on the proposal to revise the regional decree that regulates rent-a-car companies. For the association, “the proposal under discussion introduces disproportionate and economically penalising measures, unparalleled in any other Member State…
Access to Fanal will now be capped at 3,000 visitors per day. The IFCN has set the pedestrian capacity for one of the most iconic spots in the Laurissilva, following a scientific study conducted in collaboration with UMa. The new plans feature an organized, sustainable, and creative concept, with a…
The footpath between Areeiro and Pico Ruivo will undergo rehabilitation works. At the same time, the original 1960s route will be restored. In the area affected by a landslide, a metal walkway will be installed. The idea is inspired by safety solutions used in the Alps. Samantha Gannon info at…