The Public Security Police (PSP) warns of the so-called ‘fake employee scam,’ a scheme in which the perpetrators pose as workers of essential services or public entities to deceive victims. According to the authority, in this type of scam, the suspects present themselves as employees of water, electricity, banking institutions,…
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The President of PSD Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, stated that he hopes to have no opponents in the party’s internal elections, scheduled for next month. “I hope I don’t have opponents. Anyone can apply, but at the moment, I am in the position of President of the Government, leading most of…
The Secretary-General of Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) has seriously condemned the reduction of almost 50% in the number of beds initially announced (by the Regional Government) for the long-term care network and 150 fewer beds in nursing homes.” In a statement, Élvio Sousa recalls the announcement as a brutal cut…
This year, the Casa do Povo do Faial celebrates the 35th edition of the Cherimoya Exhibition, between the 28th of February and March the 1st. The event will be held at the Casa do Povo, and registration is open until the 13th of this month. At the time of registration,…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) says that the frontal swells associated with depression Leonardo will affect the weather in the archipelago of Madeira until Friday, the 6th of February, especially the western part of the island of Madeira, becoming more intense and widespread throughout the archipelago from…
Approximately 240 patients were treated in the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department at Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital on Monday within a short space of time. Despite the positive response from the professionals, the high influx caused constraints in the emergency means, with ambulances being immobilised due to a lack of…
This morning, the constant and uninterrupted honking from the cruise liner Mein Schiff caused some concern and confusion in and around Funchal. According to JM, it turned out to be just a horn test. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 57
Around three thousand households are currently enrolled in the various housing programme waiting lists of the Regional Government. This figure was revealed by the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, during a visit to the construction work of 15 dwellings at Quinta Josefina, in Santo António, Funchal, integrated in…
The Regional Government of Madeira has launched a new website for health screenings, a digital platform designed to centralise all information about the prevention programmes available in the region. According to the Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Micaela Freitas, the objective is to facilitate people’s access to information.…
A text message scam is circulating, pretending to be from the Ministry of Health and claiming there are outstanding debts for urgent hospital services. Scammers are using credible names like “MIN. HEALTH” or “SNS 24” to convey confidence and create a sense of urgency. The message asks for payments via…
MarFrente has confirmed that the promenade between Areeiro beach and Câmara de Lobos is closed, due to strong sea agitation, and entry into this area is forbidden. Restrictions are expected to remain in place until the end of the week, with sea conditions worsening on Thursday and Friday. The Madeira…
A 67-year-old tourist was run over this morning on Rua Simplício dos Passos Gouveia, in Funchal. With abrasions on the head and complaints in the pelvic area, the woman was rescued and transported to the hospital by the Funchal Firefighters. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 59
The Popular Youth of Madeira expressed concern over reports that public support for funeral expenses for children and young people is often limited due to the lack of a contributory record, effectively reducing assistance to the funeral allowance, which is insufficient to cover the actual costs involved. “We understand that…
Depression Leonardo is expected to affect the archipelago of Madeira between February 3rd and 6th, bringing intense winds, precipitation, and significant sea agitation. According to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), the depression is expected to be centered at 49° North and 26° West on February the 4th,…
Nine elderly residents from the Long-Term Continued Care Unit at Atalaia Living Care have been diagnosed with scabies. The news was confirmed to DIÁRIO by a member of the institution’s Board. According to the same source, the contingency plan for controlling infectious diseases was activated right away. “All infection control…