During his presentation of the 'Madeira Safe to Discover' certificates to two of the Porto Bay Group Hotels - Cliff Bay and Les Suites at the Cliff Bay, Eduardo Jesus, the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Culture, believes that the pandemic may be the opportunity for the sector to build “a different future” and that Madeira has essentially pioneered the creation of this seal of confidence.
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Binter's new winter promotion applies to tickets purchased for flights between Madeira and the Canaries before the 30th of September, for those wishing to travel between the 1st of November and the 15th of December.
Responding to images of over crowded buses, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Horários do Funchal, Alejandro Gonçalves, re-emphasised that everything is under control and there is no reason for alarmism as the company is complying with the rules issued by the transport and health authorities.
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.