Portugal signed an agreement to grant $2 billion in aid to Madeira to enable it to meet its social and financial obligations, the island's officials announced. ...

You might be thinking: where is Macaronesia? It sounds like some far-off place – may be in Asia – but in fact, it is a well-known group of islands off the coast of Africa, Morocco to be precise, known as the Canaries, Madeira, Cape Verde and Azores.

Facing the great Atlantic Ocean, the port city of Funchal on the island of Madeira has the appearance of an amphitheater built into a mountain. To those arriving by sea or air, the vista provides a concert for the eyes, a spectacular sight.

The 7800 Laurel address will feature new state-of-the-art eye examination equipment, a second exam lane and a dedicated contact lens room. The optical shop will feature more space for designer eyeglasses, sunglasses and children's eyewear.Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) February 06, 2012 After 55 years in the same location, Madeira Optical has announced that it will relocate its Optometrists and Optical ...

By Scott Springer • sspringer@communitypress.com MADEIRA – Andrew Benintendi became the fifth player in Madeira Mustangs basketball history to score 1,000 points Feb. 7 in a 71-46 victory over Taylor. His 17-point performance put him at 1,003 at game’s end. Andrew joins Jay Newberry (1996) 1,455 points, Robb Hern (2002) 1,168 points, Mike Meece (1986) 1,115 [...]

Cold comfort food It's sausage-and-mash weather again but, crucially, they should probably come with some rich onion gravy. The recipe Lightly brown a couple of decent butcher's sausages per person in a little fat or oil in a heavy pan. Push them to one side and cook a peeled and quartered onion for each person, broken into layers, on the other side of the pan. Keep the pieces of onion quite ...

Tenderloin of Beef with Blue Cheese and Herb Crust From the Culinary Institute of America’s Gourmet Meals in Minutes. Editors write: “Simple and elegant, this dish is a sure winner. Whether serving an intimate dinner for two or a number of guests, the delicious flavors of Madeira and blue cheese are a perfect choice with the beef tenderloin.”

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Feb. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  Princess Cruises today marked Valentine's Day by unveiling the maiden season itineraries of its highly anticipated Royal Princess debuting in June ...

(Provided) The Madeira Athletic Department has the following openings: Assistant Middle School Track Coach Assistant High School Track Coach Please email Athletic Director Joe Kimling jkimling@madeiracityschools.org if you are interested in learning more about the position.

By Sheila Mullane Estrada, Times Correspondent Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Madeira Beach City Manager Shane Crawford, left, who also serves as the city’s public works director, is ready to begin working on many of the infrastructure projects advocated by Mayor Travis Palladeno, right, and the City Commission. MADEIRA BEACH — Shane Crawford assumed command Tuesday after nearly a year when almost ...