Madeira Latest News
Euro Windsurfing Championships Madeira start 23 February; Madeira on Paris Metro system; More flights from Paris to Madeira Summer 2012; Casa das Mudas Architect wins another award; Prazeres Gallery exhibition inauguration Friday; Austerity measures implemented by government not responsible for empoverishment of country; Reasons to believe Portugal will not need a new bailout; European Commissioner says Portugal making “good progress” implementing bailout package; Dia Nacional do Vigilante da Natureza; Events in Madeira this weekend; Festa dos Compadres Santana; Investors keener on lending to Portugal; Portugal’s government sells 40 percent stake in REN for 592 million euros to State Grid International China & Oman Oil Co; Armas article;
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:21:44
International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: Events in Madeira this weekend include: Festa dos Compadres in Santana on Saturday and Sunday link: http://www.dnoticias.pt/actualidade/madeira/305677-festa-dos-compadres-com-fim-de-semana-em-cheio and Prazeres Gallery in Prazeres, Calheta: New exhibition inauguration Friday 7pm Euro Windsurfing Championships in Madeira start 23 February 2012! http://www.clubenavaldofunchal.com/files/Filer/RSx/Banner.jpg link to official site: http://www.clubenavaldofunchal.com/Default.aspx?ID=401 More flights from Paris to [...] » Read More
Portugal comfortably raised euro 1.5 billion despite market jitters about its fiscal soundness; Transavia: 6 flights per week from April 2012; Lunch suggestion:Espetada pau de louro; Calheta region: attractions; Tile game: Avenida Arriaga; Fado Galas starts 24th February;
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:08:41
International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: Contributions to the blog Thanks to Peter and Admin for contributions in the comments section recently. Besides comments. all readers can contribute relevant International, National, local Madeira News in the comments section whether its an event on the island or on the mainland with a Madeira connection [...] » Read More
Russian Ballet returning for Festa da Flor; Festa da Flor: 20 e 21 de Abril; Volunteer work in Madeira; Young people to help pensioners; ‘GICO’ – Geração Imaculado em Companhia; Mystery shopper; Dog surveillance; Festa da Flor: 20 e 21 de Abril; Concert Tuesday evening 9pm Funchal salão nobre of City Hall; MTV Portugal casting in Madeira; St Valentines Coral beer; FT article: Portugal’s plight needs to be addressed within weeks not months;
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:43:21
International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: MTV Portugal casting in Madeira MTV Portugal casting in Madeira with VJs including Diogo Dias, o primeiro VJ da MTV Portugal. From dia 13 de Fevereiro, the ‘caça ao talento’ –the nationwide hunt for talent will begin. Madeira MTV castings: Fórum Madeira : 15 – 20 de [...] » Read More
Birds of prey in Madeira; Sailing in Madeira; Transquadra 2012 Madeira; The ‘panelo’ in Seixal; Last sailing of Naviera Armas Ferry; Colégio Church Funchal Monday Concert 12.30pm; “Voz Celeste” series of free concerts; Mourinho to leave Real Madrid for UK Premier League?; Portuguese scientists win €6.6m in scholarships & prizes since January;
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:17:07
International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: Last sailing of Naviera Armas Thanks for the photos from readers of the last sailing from Funchal unfortunately the blog software says they are too large to post so the image is from the Diario Newspaper. image from frontpage of Diario Newspaper last weekend. See comments on [...] » Read More
Madeira’s Financial Adjustment Programme: Press Conference; Events this weekend Madeira; Churches of Madeira: Igreja de São Pedro, Funchal;
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:52:46
International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: Again, thankyou for the contributions from Peter and other blog readers in the comments section on the termination of the Madeira-Portimão Sea Transport Events this weekend some with free admission in Madeira include: Saturday -The GCEA dance group Kaleidoscope will present a show at 20h30, in The [...] » Read More
Funchal Biological Agricultural Market rated v good or excellent by consumers; Free concert at Centro de História do Atlântico, Funchal 9pm, Friday night; Boot Sale Funchal Sunday?; Near perfection doesn’t save Mourinho; Portugal’s airports busier in 2011; Easyjet results; Lisbon Airport: exclusive family area; ‘Canter’ plant at Tramagal will double work force to 675;
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:27:51
International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: Thankyou for the contributions from Peter in the comments section on the termination of the Madeira-Portimão Sea Transport Boot Sale Funchal Sunday? Mercado de Agricultura Biológica, Largo da Restauração, Funchal, every Tuesday 71% of consumers classified the market as very good or excellent An opinion poll Survey conducted [...] » Read More
Madeira-Portimão Sea Transport; Madeira’s Financial Assistance Programme; Telegraph: ‘How to save money in Portugal’; Portugal: a particularly attractive option for summer holidays; Frida Kahlo tributes at Casa das Mudas Calheta; Madeira’s natural rock pools; Eusebio: the Black Panther turns 70; Justice Minister pledges reforms;
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:39:53
International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: Madeira-Portimão Sea Transport The Commercial Director of Naviera Armas, Javier Jalvo Garcia comes to Madeira this Thursday to explain communications announcements that the Spanish company that runs the passenger ferry freight service between Madeira and Portimao is going to end the service and the reasons for the [...] » Read More
Armas to end ferry operation between Portimao & Funchal; Extra flights to Madeira including Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff; Ponta do Pargo Golf Course; Santana Madeira UNESCO biosphere reserve; President explains pension gaffe; Portuguese shoemaking: record year in 2011 on strong exports; Art lovers flock to Lisbon; Prazeres art exhibition; Mysteries of Lisbon film wins another international award; Levada Walk: Levada do Moinho na Lombada da Ponta do Sol;
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:27:38
International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: From Peter in the comments section. Thanks Peter for all your contributions. Armas to end ferry operation between Portimao and Funchal from the dnoticias.pt…. Naviera ” .. The Naviera Armas this morning sent an information to its largest customers in Madeira announcing the end of its operations [...] » Read More
Opening Ceremony: Guimarães, Portugal one of two European Capitals of Culture 2012; Giant horse symbolising Portugal united with a giant man, representing Europe; Barroso: “Without culture, Europe has no direction”; Concert Monday Lunchtime Funchal in Igreja do Colégio, Funchal City Square;
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:00:48
International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: Concert Monday Lunchtime Funchal in Igreja do Colégio, Funchal City Square Organ Concert in the series ‘A Voz Celeste’ with the organist Nelson Quintal from 12h30 until 13. Free Admission at Igreja do Colégio, Funchal City Square Image of Igreja do Colégio, Funchal City Square from [...] » Read More
Reid’s Hotel Madeira in World Top 25; Art Exhibition in Calheta; Tried the Carros do cesto in Monte?; Monte toboggan ride; Ernest Hemingway wrote: the “most exhilarating experience” of his life; Markets contradict “turning point” forecast by Finance Minister; Portugal’s first sustainable community garden; Slovakia opens consulate in Madeira;
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:13:44
International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: Dear readers, events this weekend include: Art Exhibition in Calheta region at The Centro Cívico da Ponta do Pargo titled:’Art West 3 – Islands and Men’with works of Ruben Freitas of Madeira e Carlos Mota of The Açores Islands. What else is happening in Madeira this weekend? Let [...] » Read More
Diving in Madeira: indigo depths and sunken wrecks; Daily Telegraph Article; Madeira being marketed on its subaquatic merits; Madeira’s merits as a family destination with great diving thrown in; Health Centre Emergency opening times; Football: Ronaldo, Real not enough for Super Barca; Barcelona win ‘the Copa del Rey’, ‘o clássico;
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:25:48
International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: ‘Football: Ronaldo, Real not enough for Super Barca; Barcelona win ‘the Copa del Rey’, ‘o clássico From Portugal Daily View: Despite the aerly goal by Madeira’s Cristiano, “Guardiola beat Mourinho yet again…” “José Mourinho wanted to defeat Barcelona once more for the Copa del Rey, and for the [...] » Read More
10 reasons to visit Portugal; Walk: Jardim do Mar-Prazeres-Paul do Mar; PR19 Caminho Real do Paul do Mar; Jazz Club Funchal?; Fishermens lives in Madeira; New Employment Laws; Signing New ‘Acordo social’; Whale and dolphin watching in Madeira region;
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:51:43
International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: Dear readers, thanks for all contributions in the comments section and outside of the comments section. Thanks to readers and contributors including Peter. Walk: Jardim do Mar-Prazeres-Paul do Mar Great film of a very popular Walk on Madeira’s south-west coast in Calheta region including the PR19 Caminho [...] » Read More
easyJet’s big plans for 2012; Flights from Germany to Madeira; Air travel News; Flights from France to Madeira; Direct flights from Lyon to Madeira; Lisbon Airport to get underground connection; Fado, Painting & Dancing in Zona Velha, Funchal; Investing in Portugal: Lisbon;
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:45:23
International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: Flights from Germany to Madeira From Anam website, Press Releases section: Germania & Air Berlin Airlines “Germania fly to Madeira Airport from Bremen, Friedrichshafen and Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden..” “Air Berlin flies to Madeira Airport from Berlim, Dusseldorf, Nuremberg, Hannover, Dresden, Munich, Leipzig, Hamburg and Zurich..” “On 28th [...] » Read More
Madeira Island Ultra Trail 2012; Motorcyclist Helder Rodrigues wins stage 13 Dakar Rally; Gymnastics extravaganza in Calheta 5pm Saturday; Portuguese business selling 1000 Pastéis de nata a day in Paris!; Theatre performances in English; Madeira Architecture:Zona Desportiva Arco Calheta;
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:03:07
International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: Readers get training in the marvellous January weather for: Madeira Island Ultra Trail 2012 3 routes, the main with an approximate distance of 105 km – maximum execution time of 26 hours, the middle race is about 55 km, a maximum of 16 hours and finally, for [...] » Read More
Madeira Carnaval: one of best in Europe: 18-21 February; Concerts in Funchal Friday, Saturday night: some FREE; Concert celebrating New Year, Igreja do Colegio; Bandolins Orchestra & Wine-tasting at Wine Institute; Portugal’s coast :one of best testing sites in Europe for ocean energy; Weekend markets in Madeira: Feira de Artesanato ‘Made in Caniço’ market;
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:37:03
International, Portugal and Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: Madeira Carnaval: one of the best in Europe: 18-21 February Film of 2010 Carnaval Portugal’s coast : one of best testing sites in Europe for ocean energy From Clean Technica.com “The WaveRoller arrived on January 2nd at Portugal’s Peniche Shipyard for a much anticipated pilot test this [...] » Read More
Team Quicksilver Europa in Paúl do Mar January 2012; Surfing in Madeira; Surfing off Ponta do Pargo; Portugal’s real-estate market 2012; Walking holidays in undiscovered Portugal; Madeira: “a well-known walking destination”; Flights from Lyon to Funchal: April 2012;
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:28:22
International, Portugal & Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: Team Quicksilver Europa in Paúl do Mar, January 2012 Team Quicksilver Europa are in Paul do Mar at the moment surfing in the glorious weather and tidal conditions. The film was posted on Vimeo by Orlando Perreira one of Madeira’s top surfers. The Team including surfers from [...] » Read More
Life after AVB; Portuguese football: axis of power tipped one way and then another; Daily Telegraph: ‘Holidays in Portugal offer something for everyone’; Portugal: “it’s the special one…”; Photography exhibition, Quinta das Cruzes Museum, 10-29 January 2012; Orchestra of Mandolins Concert with wine tasting Madeira Wine Institute 13th January;
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:33:03
International, Portugal and Madeira News from: Paul Abbiati Daily Telegraph article: ‘Holidays in Portugal offer something for everyone’ “As a holiday destination par excellence, Portugal has got it all. Tranquil beaches, picturesque towns, wonderful weather, fabulous food and drink, golf courses, idyllic islands, surfing and sailing — all set against a rich backdrop of [...] » Read More
Made in Portugal; Flights from Zurich to Madeira from April 2012; Government of Madeira and the National Association of Pharmacies 77m euro debt dispute; Bloomberg article on Madeira; Search for diver continues; Portuguese exports up 12.8% on last year but, real economy under pressure; Embraer’s investment to transform Portugal’s fledgling aerospace industry;
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:33:41
International, Portugal & Madeira news from Paul Abbiati: Thanks to Peter again for contributions in the comments section including comments on the reimbursement of medicines at health centres Flights from Zurich to Madeira from April 2012 In Summer 2012 Edelweiss Air, the Swiss Charter Company will operate weekly flights from Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city and [...] » Read More
‘Funchal Music Fest – Live 2012′: 17-19 August, 2012; Madeiran Sílvia Silva contestant in ‘A Voz de Portugal’; Payment to chemists problem; Madeira public bus information;
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:47:32
International, Portugal and Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: Madeira public bus information From Paul: Dear readers thanks for the guidance on Madeira public bus information online and in books! ‘Funchal Music Fest – Live 2012′: 17-19 August, 2012 The Music Fest last Summer 2011 in Funchal was a great succes with 16,000 attending. Headliners included [...] » Read More
Madeira’s underwater natural beauty; Madeira’s biodiversity; Monk seal; Desertas Islands; Scuba diving in Madeira region; Award winning films;
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:10:41
Madeira News from Paul Abbiati: This short film ‘Madeira Aquática HD’ won an award in its category at Portugal’s Fourth Video Subaquático International Festival ‘VideoDigisub’ in 2010. This film like the second one below includes footage of endangered Monk seals ‘lobo marinhos’. This short film “Desertas Aquática” of Madeira region’s underwater biodiversity.. in this case [...] » Read More
