The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation of Madeira has partially re-opened some pedestrian routes in Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo, which were closed due to the recent fires. As of today, the Areeiro footpath, which connects to Pico Ruivo, on a seven-kilometer route, is passable from Pico do…
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The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, and the Regional Secretary, Pedro Fino, visited the Santo da Serra Golf Course yesterday to discuss and view the new installation/construction of a photovoltaic plant, which will allow the golf centre to become energy self-reliant. Energy created by the 48 photovoltaic panels…
The great scratch card scam has made news today. One of the latest scams is that unscrupulous vendors are failing to destroy winning scratchcards after the amount has been paid out. This then allows scammers to re-use the card at another lottery outlet. Jogos Santa Casa asks everyone to remember…
The Health Service of the Region has responded to a statement released by the JPP, where the party denounced the lack of medicines for cancer patients. Through a statement, SESARAM states that the medicines in question are in short supply due to a national rupture, so “it is not a…
At 18:00 on Saturday, the 7th of September, the Madeira Classical Orchestra opens its 2024/25 season at the Madeira Congress Centre, in Funchal. Madeiran composer Lino Silva will present the world premiere of ‘Libera me’. Guest soloists will also perform the Symphony Concertante for Violin and Viola d’Arco and Orchestra,…
An Englishwoman aged 57 years old, was the fatal victim yesterday’s fall at the Rochete Bridge on Caldeirão Verde. According to the Santana Volunteer Firefighters commander, the tourist was hiking with her husband when she fell from a height of between five and 10 meters from the bridge. Firefighters rescued…
In the middle of the harvest season, any additional help is always welcome, and here in Madeira is no different. Yet not many know or realise that our levada network can be used as a transportation route for baskets of grapes. The idea is not new, but well worth remembering,…
Data from the Idealista portal reveals that, in one year, house prices in Madeira have risen by 19%, and buying a house in the Region, at the moment, exceeds 3 thousand euros per square metre. In August 2023, buying a house in Madeira cost of 3,114 euros per square metre,…
A foreign citizen died this afternoon after falling five metres from the Rochete Bridge while walking along the Caldeirão Verde levada. So far, the Commander of the Santana Volunteer Firefighters has been unable to confirm the age or nationality of the tourist. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The Municipality of Calheta will promote another Vaccination Campaign for Companion Animals, on the 14th and 21st of September. The initiative includes rabies vaccination, electronic identification, internal deworming, and registration on the Companion Animal Information System (SIAC). The service is free, but registration is mandatory and limited by parish. Those…
The replacement of the free +65 Social Pass, can now be carried out at Casas do Povo. According to the Regional Secretariat for Equipment and Infrastructures, the deadline to request the replacement of the free pass will be between 03/09/2024 and 08/11/2024, to allow all passengers to have the new…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has confirmed that two classified walking routes will re-open tomorrow (3rd of September): PR9- Levada do Caldeirão Verde and PR18- Levada do Rei. Due care and attention should be given while walking along these or any other levada/pedestrian routes. Samantha Gannon info…
Businessman Mário Ferreira, the largest Portuguese cruise operator, is receptive to setting up a “serious and credible” ferry operation between Madeira and the mainland. He considers that a regular maritime connection to the mainland “makes perfect sense,” but places some conditions for the operation to be successful, namely having two…
Quinta da Caldeira, located in Camacha, is about to celebrate its second anniversary and will promote its 1st Equestrian Festival on the 15th of September, starting at 10 am. The event will highlight the teaching of children who participate in the therapeutic riding sessions, promoting a festive atmosphere for friends…
So far, the fires have affected 5,116 hectares, 139 ha of which are Laurissilva. During a press conference at the auditorium at Campo da Barca, Manuel Filipe, President of the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation confirmed that 32% of the burnt area was just scrubland. Furthermore, Manuel Filipe confirms…