Within Portugal, almost 40% of restaurants and bars and 18% of tourist accommodation providers intend to file for insolvency according to a survey by the Portuguese Hotel, Restaurant and Similar Association (AHRESP).
Madeira Weekly
During a recent Madeira Assembly meeting, Rafael Nunes, (Juntos Pelo Povo - JPP), stated that of the 415 farmers who farm 64 hectares of land devoted to cherry and sour cherry production, only 27 tonnes of fruit will be harvested this year, equating to 10 percent of the annual projected harvest.
During the recent Madeira 2020 debate José António Castro, the leader of the 'Mais Porto Santo' movement, said that it is not enough to point out what is missing in Porto Santo in terms of its economy, but we need to discuss what can be done to help the island and its people.
China's health reputation has taken a turn for the worst as several cases of 'bubonic plague' have been confirmed. According to the BBC, authorities are on high alert after a case was confirmed in the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia.
The Public Security Police (PSP) arrested a 28-year-old male citizen from Funchal for drug trafficking, following a search at his house yesterday (06/07), as part of a police operation to combat the selling of drugs in 'sensitive' urban areas.
The Funchal City Council is developing a new initiative called 'Stock Off Funchal,' which aims to boost sales and help local business owners.
While visiting Madeira International Airport Social Party (PSD) deputy Paulo Neves, made a point of highlighting Madeira and Porto Santo as ideal holiday destinations. “Madeira and Porto Santo are currently the safest holiday destinations in the world, and with the new passenger control systems recently introduced at both airports, coupled with the efficiency and professionalism of those who work there, we are continually working to boost passenger confidence and defend the health of the populations of both islands.”
The NRP Andrómeda hydrographic vessel and crew recently assisted the Hydrographic Institiute by collecting a 'wave buoy' located in the protected marine area of the Selvagens (Savage) islands. The buoy which has been in situ for two years has been used to detect and collect several specimens of encrusted invertebrates.
This morning, a woman was held up at knife point at the 'Lily Shop' in Câmara de Lobos, and forced to hand over the shops takings, totalling €100.
According to an order published today in Diario da Republica, non-Portuguese citizens, individuals without a residence in Portugal, or those who arrive without a negative PCR test certificate will have to take a test at their arrival airport and pay for it themselves. In addition, the airline with whom they travelled with will be fined €1,000 per passenger.
Six food distribution groups and two suppliers of juices, wines and other beverages have been accused by the Competition Authority (AdC) of price fixing over several years.
This week, local producer, Tiago Nóbrega dug up what can only be described as a remarkable beetroot weighing 52.8 kg on his land situated in Sítio da Caldeira, Câmara de Lobos.
An individual who yesterday (03/07) stole a bicycle worth a thousand euros in Porto Santo was apprehended as he tried to board the Lobo Marinho ferry last night.