The Funchal Citizen’s Shop (Loja do Cidadão do Funchal) will also be closed on Maunday Thursday (17th), Good Friday (18th) and Easter Saturday (19th). The service will reopen on Monday the 21st of April. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
Madeira Weekly
Chega Deputy, Francisco Gomes, has criticised the Left Bloc’s electoral proposal to grant the right of all people who hold a residence permit in Portugal the right to vote, even in the absence of reciprocity agreements with the countries of origin. This, to Francisco Gomes, is completely unacceptable and represents…
Tourists continue to disrespect the partial closure of the Public Maritime Promenade, which connects Praia Formosa to Socorridos. Today, two individuals were caught climbing over a no-entry fence for a section of work that has been closed since October 2024 due to ongoing restoration work. There are warning signs from…
The President of the National Association of Traders and Exporters of Wines and Spirits (ANCEVE), Paulo Amorim, said today that “the US has stopped orders for Portuguese wines and wines from Europe.” “The uncertainty is terrible and with the uncertainty the distribution chain in the United States has stopped orders…
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has approved a first-of-its-kind system to reduce pollution from ships worldwide that entails financial penalties if the stipulated limits are exceeded. “The IMO’s Net-Zero Framework is the first in the world to combine mandatory emission limits and GHG [greenhouse gas emissions] prices across an entire…
The RIR (React Include Recycle) Madeira party today expressed its “indignation” at the current conditions in which the maritime connections between Madeira and Porto Santo are being carried out. “It is from a total lack of respect on the part of the operator and with the connivance of the Regional…
A video published this morning on social networks shows a guide accompanied by others crossing a dangerous winding path in Curral das Freiras, visibly ignoring the danger. The video, which is circulating on digital platforms, has generated several criticisms, in which the guide is accused of “lack of responsibility towards…
We met with a small group in the Gallery and saw this video: The author wrote about the effect the “broken windows” theory had on the descent of the crime rate in New York City in the 1990’s Due to “Stop & Frisk” (mainly on black men), the NY police…
PAN has expressed its “deep concern” with the lack of Municipal Climate Action Plans by the municipalities of the Region, which “reflects that none of them has any strategy or roadmap for carbon neutrality.” According to the party, the absence of these instruments “demonstrates a serious lack of planning and…
The Forestry Institute (IFCN) and the University of Madeira are evaluating the maximum capacity of popular tourist sites. Despite efforts to improve leisure areas and increased inspections, 23 administrative offences have been committed this year alone. Manuel Filipe defends the need for restrictions, saying, “If the capacity is for 100…
The Anadia Shopping Centre managed by Widerproperty, has announced the opening of Oakberry Açaí, on the 15th of April at midday. Oakberry brings to Anadia Shopping Centre a modern concept offering a unique flavour, freshness and convenience experience. Visitors will be able to customize their orders with the guarantee of…
The Municipality of Santana approved yesterday, in an executive meeting, the exemption of licensing fees to the pharmaceutical company that will produce medical cannabis. According to Dinarte Fernandes, this is the “largest private project the municipality has ever handled.” According to the mayor, speaking to JM-FM radio, the unit approved…
Spanish company Castellana Properties; a leader in the retail real estate sector, announced on Friday the acquisition of the Forum Madeira shopping centre, for a total amount of 63.3 million euros. This purchase marks the company’s fifth acquisition in Portugal since its entry into the Portuguese market in October 2024,…
Cor Meibion de Cymru is a Welsh Male Voice Choir formed in 1982. Following a concert of 1000 Welsh Male Voice Choir Voices in London’s Albert Hall, which was attended by several American music promoters. The promoters asked for a tour of the USA, and of the 1000 choristers present,…
According to the Facebook post of the Regional Command of the PSP, some police stations in the Region have adopted cats “as honorary members.” According to the Command, “the new recruits help reduce day-to-day stress, improve the environment, and comfort to police officers.” The statement, concludes by saying: “Underneath our…
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