Funchal Swimmers Report Sewage in the Water at Barreirinha
Swimmers at the Complexo Balnear da Barreirinha in Funchal say they identified human waste in the water, noticing an unusual smell.
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Before the Runway: How Seaplanes Brought the World to Madeira
Before Madeira had an airport, seaplanes landing in Funchal Bay provided the island’s only air link to the outside world. This came to an abrupt end after a tragic incident that grounded flying boat travel for good.
Madeira Classic Car Revival Returns This Weekend to Funchal
The Madeira Classic Car Revival returns this weekend to Funchal for its 12th edition, featuring 567 vintage vehicles and celebrating the island’s deep connection to classic cars.
Madeira’s Cinemas: 10% Fewer Screenings and 6.5% Drop in Audience
Madeira's cinemas see a drop in screenings, audience and box office revenue.
Seven Mega-Yachts Visit Funchal Over the Weekend
Luxury meets logistics in Funchal this weekend, as seven superyachts make stopovers on their transatlantic journeys.
How Brief is Brief? A Call for Transparency
“We promise to be brief,” the sign on the Funchal promenade says - yet months have passed with no update. Frustrated, people ignore the closure and climb barriers. It’s not right, but it’s also a response to silence and misguided communication.
Authorities Argue That CCTV is Needed to Pursue Pranksters
A revealing case of how city officials use a major public inconvenience to push for putting Funchal under constant video surveillance - counting on public frustration to justify more cameras.
Jardim Municipal Could be Closed at Night, Due to Vandalism
Due to repeated vandalism, Funchal Mayor Cristina Pedra is considering restricting nighttime access to the city’s historic Jardim Municipal.
Safety Beats Privacy? Funchal Installs CCTV Surveillance
Funchal installs 44 surveillance cameras across 38 sites to improve public safety. Authorities say the system will aid police response and crime prevention.
Where to Donate Clothes in Funchal?
Got clothes you no longer wear? Have some used clothing in good condition that deserves a second life? Put the meaning back in the fabric and donate!
Baltazar Dias Theatre Celebrates 175 Years with Ennio Morricone
Yesterday's 175th anniversayry concert of the Municipal Band of Funchal in the Baltazar Dias Theatre featured a powerful tribute to the - now deceased - maestro, Ennio Morricone (*1928 - †2020).
