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CDS requires Lisbon to fulfill minimum services in cargo to Madeira

Tobi Hughes8th February 2020

The leader of the parliamentary group of the CDS-PP, Lopes da Fonseca, urged, this afternoon, the Government of the Republic to intercede with the national unio...

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Supermarkets in Madeira already lack goods

Tobi Hughes8th February 2020

The strike at ports on the continent is having vast effects on the regional economy, but the one that is most felt is the lack of essential goods, namely food....

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Bad weather delays and cancels flights from Lisbon to Madeira

Tobi Hughes21st December 2019

The Elsa depression is caused several constraints on airport operations throughout Friday, specifically on the Lisbon runway. There are already many cases of de...

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MADEIRANS COULD PAY € 86 ON TRIPS BETWEEN MADEIRA AND THE MAINLAND BEFORE SUMMER

Tobi Hughes16th April 2019

By the summer, residents in Madeira should pay only 86 euros for trips to the mainland, with the remainder being paid by a fund created by the Regional Governme...

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Ferry Tickets on Sale- Canary Island Warning

Tobi Hughes12th June 2018

The ferry tickets went on sale today, with some blog readers already letting me know they have booked. Looking at the routes it is to be noted that if going to...

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Is this a short term solution to the ferry problem?

Tobi Hughes5th May 2018

Ship of Naviera Armas ensures travel between Madeira and the Continent. A ship belonging to the Naviera Armas group is expected to guarantee travel between Mad...

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Mainland Ferry No Candidates

Tobi Hughes19th December 2017

The tender for the maritime connection between Madeira and the Continent was deserted. The Azorean mutualist who asked for the extension of the term ended up no...

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Great Ferry News — When it Happens

Tobi Hughes4th August 2017

Lots of news this last week about the ferry returning next spring, although we still do not know who will get the contract. This news was in the press today an...

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New Cargo Plane

Tobi Hughes3rd August 2017

The new cargo plane which started running between Mainland and Madeira last week is believed to have an average occupancy of 20% in the first week of activity....

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New Ferry, but when????

Tobi Hughes31st July 2017

Madeira and Algarve will soon be connected by a ferry boat for passengers and freight that will make at least a weekly connection between Funchal and Portimão. ...

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Some Good News About The Ferry Tender

Tobi Hughes4th July 2017

A straight translation from the DN, with the headline - Sousa Group prevented from competing for ferry to mainland. Gil Canha asked Eduardo Jesus not to lie wh...

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