Madeira now has two certified companies offering stargazing experiences at sea, a new tourism product that combines night-time sailing with astronomy, maritime history and celestial navigation. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Funchal during the presentation of the results of the European Twinned by Stars project, held at the…
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Warnings from leading figures in Madeira’s tourism industry have reignited concerns that the recurring disruption caused by strong winds at Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport is becoming more than an inconvenience for travellers. Industry representatives now fear that the continuing operational difficulties could begin to affect the Region’s economy, airline confidence…
Madeira’s world-famous New Year’s Eve fireworks display will feature a total of 59 launch stations this year, according to a resolution approved by the Regional Government. The plan, detailing the locations of the fireworks launch points across Madeira and Porto Santo, was published on Tuesday in the Official Journal of…
VIALITORAL has announced that, due to resurfacing works, it will be necessary to close the exit slip road on Junction 10 of the Expressway at the Santo António junction, in the Ribeira Brava–Machico direction. The closure will take place overnight on Thursday, the 9th of July, between 21:00 and 07:00…
The Public Security Police (PSP) are investigating an alleged hit-and-run that occurred during the early hours of Saturday morning on Avenida do Infante, in Funchal. Initial enquiries point to the possibility that the driver deliberately directed the vehicle towards a group of young people before driving off following the incident.…
This morning (Monday, the 6th of July), Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo showed signs of struggle as incoming flights created a massive queue at passport control, following the arrival of several flights from the United Kingdom, according to passenger reports. One of the affected travellers told DIÁRIO that the…
The PSP will border and customs control at Madeira International Airport with new specialised agents, as part of the national distribution of 367 police officers who have recently completed border control training. The new staff will start a two-week operational training on Monday, and in addition to the 170 agents…
A flight from Madeira to Frankfurt, Germany, was aborted this afternoon just minutes after take-off, reportedly because a bird flew into one of the plane’s engines. The TUI Fly aircraft took off from Madeira at 17:55 but was forced to return to the airport due to the incident, known in…
On the Day of the Autonomous Region of Madeira and Madeiran Communities, ADN has criticised the Government of the Republic, claiming Madeira was prevented from sending its own emergency response team to assist following the devastating earthquake in Venezuela. In a press release, the party said that 18 Madeiran operatives,…
Three dozen flights were cancelled throughout this Wednesday at Madeira Airport, affecting both arrivals and departures, and causing significant constraints to passengers and airlines, due to the strong winds. By 18:00, 15 connections have been cancelled in arrivals and as many in departures. The affected flights include services to and…
Paths originally reserved for 10.50 euros are being sold to tourists for 60 euros, a new business tactic used by tourism professionals. The Forestry Institute told JM it was unaware of any irregularities but has already requested clarification from the companies involved. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 78
Numerous flights have been cancelled, and aircraft have been diverted at the Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo today due to strong winds. At the airport this afternoon, several flights were either cancelled, returned to the airport of origin, or diverted to Porto Santo, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria. Many of…
Chinese company Nanchang Fireworks Industries Co., Ltd. has won the Atlantic Trophy, awarded by the jury at the 2026 Madeira International Fireworks Display Competition (CIFAM), while Ukrainian company Dance of Fire claimed the public’s ‘Madeira Tão Tua Trophy.’ The competition forms part of the Atlantic Festival, organised by the Regional…
Aerial Firefighting Assets and Police Reinforcements Confirmed for Madeira Paulo Simões Ribeiro, the Assistant Secretary of State for Internal Administration, confirmed this morning that Madeira will receive a second aerial firefighting asset in July. Additionally, the region will see a reinforcement of 30 new Public Security Police (PSP) agents assigned…
The Socialist Group is set to present a motion tomorrow at the Funchal Municipal Assembly, proposing a recommendation to improve accessibility and travel conditions for individuals with reduced mobility within the municipality. In a statement sent to the press, the socialists warned that several persistent constraints continue to limit mobility…