The Horarios do Funchal bus company continues to be beset by instability problems. However, Rui Barreto, the Regional Secretary for the Economy, considers that it is not the company's management that is causing instability within the company, but the unions themselves, as they either do not or will not understand the current situation.
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The NRP Setúbal docked this morning in Funchal harbour due to the worsening sea conditions off the coasts of Madeira and Porto Santo.
On the 1st of September a pioneering new project started in Portugal which aims to tackle marine litter on Porto Santo, with the projects initial task taking place on the 19th of September, under the “Porto Santo Sem Lixo Marinho” project.
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, has announced that a new support measure for businesses will be implemented.
Madeira will host the European Aquaculture Conference from the 4th to the 7th of October 2021. The conference expects to attract around 1,500 researchers, scientists, industrialists and journalists from within the sector.
The National Union of Engineers, Technical Engineers and Architects (SNEET), warned today of the 'extremely negative' impact that the 'indiscriminate' reduction of essential contract workers, such as engineers, will have on the operational effectiveness of TAP - Air Portugal.
Madeira has been without a German consulate since 2017. However, this has now changed as Germany's diplomatic representation in Madeira has now re-opened its office in the Concordia Building in Amparo.
Justino's Madeira Wine Company recently competed in the 27th 'Mundus Vini Summer Tasting' contest at Neustadt an der Weinstrasse in Germany, with their 10-year-old Madeira Verdelho, which was awarded a gold medal for excellence.
Residents of the parish of Camacha have aired their concerns as the small town is becoming increasingly deserted.
Madeiran President, Miguel Albuquerque, has categorically stated that notwithstanding the risks involved Madeira cannot close itself to the outside world.
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Culture, Eduardo Jesus, was present today at Madeira Airport to mark the inaugural flight operated by EasyJet Holiday from its London base this morning.
EasyJet reported today that due to high demand it is continuing to maintain its routes from Lisbon, Porto, Faro and Funchal. This comes after it was announced that more than 50% of Portuguese citizens still want to travel, despite the pandemic.
The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Eduardo Jesus revealed today, that a week after the United Kingdom included Portugal in its 'safe travel corridors,' the number of British tourists to the island grew by 64%.
The Regional Government (RG) will reinforce its communication strategy and contacts with the English Government to clarify its epidemiological situation compared to mainland Portugal, said the Regional Secretary for Culture and Tourism, Eduardo Jesus today.