The Judiciary Police (PJ) is examining a semi-rigid boat found yesterday off the Madeiran coast. The vessel is often associated with drug trafficking operations on the high seas, especially in the transfer of drugs from larger to smaller vessels. The boat was located and seized by the Maritime Police in…
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In Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” the facial expressions of the apostles reveal distinct neuroemotional patterns such as surprise, fear, incredulity, indignation, empathy, and suspicion, according to a 16-year-old study by the Fernando Pessoa University in Porto. “Leonardo da Vinci’s painting captures the very first moment of a shared…
Horários do Funchal (HF) marked International Women’s Day by reaffirming the company’s commitment to gender equality and highlighting women’s presence across the organisation. In a statement, the company emphasises that the 8th of March is a moment to reflect on the progress made and the challenges that remain. “There was…
The Regional Government wants to create a mega-yacht marina within the bay of Funchal. While talking to journalists, JosĂ© Manuel Rodrigues once again stressed that this is one of the great projects planned for Pontinha. The jetty will be increased by 400 m, which will allow more berthing area and…
The price of fuel will increase next week in Madeira. Information released indicates that petrol will increase of 1.7 cents, to 1.584 euros per litre. While diesel will increase by 3 cents per litre to 1.513. This is very different from the amounts quoted earlier, as petrol was expected to…
The new presiding judge of the District of Madeira recognises that “complicated times” lie ahead for the region’s justice system, marked by the lack of human resources and the worsening of social problems linked to the consumption of synthetic drugs and the increase in crime. Speaking to journalists after taking…
The highest weather station in the network of the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) in the archipelago of Madeira, located at Pico do Areeiro, recorded extremes between -1.7 ÂşC and -0.2 ÂşC, between 07:00 and 13:00 today. The weather station has been recording temperatures below freezing all week.…
Horários do Funchal / SIGA is working hard—believe it or not—to improve its services. Payshop outlets can now load the new pre-paid Giro cards with trips, while SIGA shops can load individual trips and day passes as well. Why they offer different options is unclear. However, the new cards are…
Rent-a-car services in the Autonomous Region of Madeira generated 87.1 million euros in revenue in the first nine months of 2025, reflecting a clearly positive evolution throughout the year, according to data released today by DREM. According to the Regional Statistical Authority, the quarterly progression shows sector strengthening: from 17.0…
The Representative of the Republic for the Autonomous Region of Madeira, Ireneu Barreto, underlined the growing need to respond to extreme weather events during his meeting with the Permanent Specialised Committee on Environment, Climate and Natural Resources of the Assembly of the Republic. In his speech, Ireneu Barreto said that…
To mark its 176th anniversary, the Banda Municipal do Funchal – Artistas Funchalenses will hold a concert on the 22nd of March at 17:00 in the Ursa Maior room, in Madeira Tecnopolo. Under the leadership of maestro Élio Jardim, the band will present a programme that covers numerous styles and…
The Portuguese Labour Party (PTP) considers that “the recent visit of the 23 deputies from the Assembly of the Republic to the Autonomous Region of Madeira was nothing more than a political cosmetic operation promoted by the Regional Government, which used PSD officials as tour guides.” “Everything was carefully set…
A Madeira Water and Waste (ARM) has created a free wooden package reception area at three of its facilities, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable waste management and promotion of the circular economy in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. Deliveries can be made to the following locations: ETZL/ET – East…
The CDS-PP will present a draft bill to the Assembly of the Republic, entitled “Establishment of a Funeral allowance regime for minors and those with disabilities, where the disability isgreater than 60%, due to the lack of contributions to Social Security.” The bill aims to create an adequate social response…
The impact of Storm Regina left its imprint on Madeira today as 20 regional roads were closed due to snow, ice/hail, strong winds, and sea agitation. In the mountainous regions, the forest road between Eira do Serrado and Pico do Serrado Areeiro, the ER202 between Poiso and Pico do Areeiro,…