Month: August 2014

A repeat of the disruption to air travel in 2010 is becoming more of a possibility as seismic activity is reported to be increasing again in Iceland. The BBC report this morning that Iceland has issued a red alert to their domestic aviation industry due to the Bardarbunga volcano, ............  ...read more

The Diario is reporting an ugly bust-up between the drivers of a tourist bus and an off-road jeep after one blocked access to the popular Pico do Facho viewpoint above Machico (opposite) yesterday. The tour companies concerned are actually named in the article, together with registration ............  ...read more

The Diario reports that at least two hammerhead sharks were sighted today (Wednesday) in the Poças do Gomes/Docas do Cavacas bathing complex at Ponta da Cruz. According to Carlos Jardim, company administrator for “Frente Mar”, the seafront management organisation, these sightings ............  ...read more

A 24 hour strike by TAP pilots is taking place today. The Civil Aviation Pilots’ Union, which represents the company’s almost 900 pilots, says work conditions have slipped ahead of the airline’s planned privatization. Some flights are still operating – details ............  ...read more

Café insolvencies

The Diario reports that the landmark Golden Gate (or “Grand Cafe”) may have its days numbered, at least in its current form. The future will depend on the administrators of Santolido, the company that operates the cafe and restaurant – whilst the insolvency of Santolido itself ............  ...read more