Principality of the Pontinha has the honor to invite you, to be present and take part in the ceremony of the 106th anniversary on the 3rd of October 2008. It was on the 3rd of October of 1903 that the possession and acquisition of the sovereignty, being free from Portugal, that took place. The islet [...]

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Reef: International Project Sea 2 /05/2008 The Principality of the Ilheu da Pontinha wishes through his department of Alternative Renewable Energies to issue this Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding the concession of a coastal sea area adjacent to the Ilheu da Pontinha, Western side with the surface of 10 Hectares for exploration and production of [...]

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As from today the Principality has its own Video section. Please take a look at the Principality Video Channel where you will find the latest news coverages, interviews, documentaries of the Fort of São José and residents of the Principality. We hope that you enjoy watching the videos.

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On the 2th and 5th of October a large fleet of Talls Ships will be transiting the waters the Principality of the Ilhéu da Pontinha. These Tall Ships are part of a regatta to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Funchal (Funchal 500 Anos) …

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Thousands of fragments of ballistic pieces, ceramic and stone objects, metal and bone were found in the excavations conducted by CEAM (Center of Studies of Modern and Contemporary Archeology) in the Fort of São José which is situated by the pier of Funchal. In a public appearance a propos the archaeological findings, Élvio Sousa, spokesperson [...]

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Illustrious Sir Mr. President of Portuguese Republic Subject: Request for meeting and borders closure. Communication 124/2007 Excellency, As representative of the Principality of Ilhéu da Pontinha authorised through His Highness King D. Carlos Supreme Chief of the Portuguese Kingdom), and accordance with the original documentation from the territory in 1903, as recognized by Royal Charter, [...]

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PRLog (Press Release) – Nov 29, 2007 – Prince D. Renato Barros, sovereign of the Principality of the Pontinha (Portuguese: Principado da Pontinha or Principado do Ilhéu da Pontinha), has formally announced the secession of the Principality from Portugal. The Fort of Saint José is the headquarters of the Principality of the Pontinha, self-proclaimed country [...]

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Vossa Excelência O Principado da Pontinha tem a honra de convidar V. Ex. a estar presente e tomar parte na cerimónia de celebração do 104º aniversario a 3 de Outubro de 2007, da sua posse e domínio da soberania por aquisição livre a Portugal na data de 3 de Outubro de 1903, do Ilhéu da [...]

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By Manuel Luciano da Silva & Sílvia Jorge da Silva On May 2005, my wife and I spent six days in Madeira Island. We were enchanted by its people, by the marvelous panoramas, by so many thousands of flowers, and also by its monuments and works of art. It was a fantastic trip! On the [...]

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