As is tradition, Dec 23rd is “Noite do Mercado”: the “Mercado de Lavradores” in Funchal will be open at night. In the past, this was accompanied by traditional songs performed in the Market where the visitors could sing along the performers. Extra food and beverage had been offered and consumed,…
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All in all, 60 churches on the island will celebrate a mass on December 24 at night, at various times. In Spain and Portugal, this mass is called “Mass of the Rooster”. The tale goes that during Jesus’ birth, a rooster crowed, giving this celebration its name. Another one says…
Following a meeting of his Health and Economy Captains with restaurant owners and the Chamber of Commerce, President Miguel Albuquerque was asked about the initiatives to be taken to keep the pandemic on the island under control. Following the measures taken on the mainland, he indicated that the Government intends…
We have a new exhibition, this time in Madeira Shopping, (Piso 0, free entry, until Jan 16), by Adonis Galvão. 18 pieces of his work have been combined, all on the topic of Flamingo birds. One is named: ‘Flamingo, Eu? Pose de máscara por favor’ – “Flamingo, me? Please put…
Our Health minister Pedro Ramos and his Economics colleague Rui Barreto, will meet with some of the night club owners of the “Zona Velha” as well members of the local Chamber of Commerce (ACIF) to discuss the Covid situation and the measurements taken. ACIF might give them a hard time;…
It seems that following a series of domestic violence events, a man in his 40s killed his wife and child of 10 years today in Rua da Casa Branca, Funchal. The man took flight but his body was then found in an area below a viewpoint on Ponta de São…
This morning, a landslide in the area of Colmeal in Curral das Freias activated the fire brigade. No major damage occurred but the road was blocked and needs cleaning. Apart from boulders coming down on a road, heavy rain can force cars off the road and even push then into…
The Prime Minister, Antonio Costa, confirmed that the requirement for incoming travelers to bring a negative Covid test will be upheld. The measure was set to expire on Jan 8, 2022. . “If it is possible to anticipate what the evolution [of the pandemic] will be, we can predict that…
After the flooding of 2010, the Portuguese Government on the mainland approved a big financial support package to repair the damages and prevent further floods. The results are, in many places, cemented river beds and upriver, concrete “combs” in the normally tranquil rivers to stop boulders, trees and other debris…
The volcanic eruption on the Island of La Palma (not that far away from Madeira) may be over – knock on wood. There has not been any new eruption since Tuesday (Dec 14). The gas output has stopped as well; the whole thing may be plugged for good, or not.…
The Frigate NRP Mondego is coming to our waters tomorrow. On this peaceful island, we do not notice much of the presence of the armed forces but they are here. In S. Martino, near the new “Leroy Merlin” space, the army has their barracks. The men stationed there in February…
As of Saturday night, Madeira will have a lot of rain and wind. if we get buckets of rain, stay indoors and don’t drive on the country roads (the rain might push you off the road) or walk in the streets (flying tree branches). If may turnout to be ok,…
The Health Minister Pedro Ramos confirmed that the Omicron Variant has been detected on the island in a traveler who came from the UK. The woman is now in the Quarantine hotel. Ursula Hahninfo at madeira-weekly.com
Madeira has actually 110 persons listed as homeless in the Region. 20 of them tested positive for Covid in the last three months, and these are only the ones which were found. It’s a pity, really. In the beginning of the Pandemic, the homeless were right away classified as endangered…
This viewpoint is situated above picturesque Curral das Freiras, a parish which has not seen much investment in the past but is going to catch up now. Apart from a tunnel from the valley toward the north coast of the island, a cable car is also in planning. Land expropriations…