The original Madeira island news blog
The levadas of Madeira have been included in the final list of 22 submissions by Portugal for inclusion on the list of UESCO World Heritage sites. If the application is successful, the levadas will join the laurisila as being internationally recognised as of “special cultural ............
Various newspapers report this morning that a plane full of British holidaymakers had to make a “terrifying emergency landing” after the captain reportedly smelt burning in the cockpit. Flight EZY8704 took off from Tenerife at 12.41pm yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon destined for ............
Todays Diario reports that two different divisions of the local police, together with representatives of other regional authorities, will today begin monitoring traders activities at the Farmer’s Market. This is in response to “complaints against the service provided by ............
The newly arrived low-cost airline Everjets has announced that it will suspend flights between Madeira and the mainland, according to RTP Madeira. The last flight to Lisbon is scheduled for today (Friday) and after that date the company’s ............
Thanks to Ellen for drawing my attention to the Portugal News: The online newspaper reports that Alberto João Jardim, the former head of Madeira’s regional government, and his former number two, João Cunha e Silva, have been called to testify in court as suspects in a newly reopened ............
The Diario reports that a bomb scare caused an area to be sealed off yesterday in the vicinity of the Golden Residence Hotel – below the Estrada Monumental, just along from the Forum Madeira. Apparently a suspicious bag was found on Rua do Cabrestante, where the hotel is accommodating ............