The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has confirmed, through a press release, that the classified pedestrian route PR1 – Vereda do Pico do Areeiro will fully reopen to the public, without any access restrictions or calendar constraints, from the 26th of June. Until that date, the current operating…
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JPP Secretary-General Élvio Sousa today accused the PSD and CDS of continuing to delay the implementation of a regular maritime ferry connection between Madeira and mainland Portugal, arguing that “Madeirans are fed up with promises, announcements and studies without any concrete decisions to solve a problem that has dragged on…
The Director-General of Health has warned that growing distrust of vaccines in some parts of the world is contributing to the resurgence of diseases such as measles, while assuring people in Portugal that vaccination remains safe. “We can all clearly see the consequences of vaccine scepticism in other parts of…
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, highlighted the measures implemented in Madeira’s education sector this morning, stressing that the Region has adopted methodologies inspired by Singapore’s education system, which he described as “the most advanced in the world.” “Before entering government, I was involved in analysing with Dr…
The man detained by the Public Security Police (PSP) on suspicion of carrying out a violent robbery on Avenida Sá Carneiro in Funchal has been ordered by the court to leave the Autonomous Region of Madeira within five days. In a statement, the PSP said the suspect was subjected to…
The BBC BELEM, transporting material for future wind farms in Porto Santo, arrived shortly after 12:30 today in Porto Santo. The cargo consists of “rolling” material, which must be unloaded as soon as possible. A process that is expected to be completed by Sunday. A second ship, carrying turbines, should…
The Regional Secretary for the Economy announced today, during the second meeting of the Consultative Council on Economy (CCE), that Madeira is preparing new incentive measures to support companies and strengthen the Region’s response to the effects of the energy crisis. JosĂ© Manuel Rodrigues once again highlighted the impact the…
Miguel Albuquerque said the modernisation of the Funchal Cable Car was “timely”, reinforcing the competitiveness of a tourist attraction that, after 25 years of operation, needed to update its technology, safety and comfort standards. Speaking on the sidelines of the presentation of the €4.5 million refurbishment project, the President of…
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, revealed this Wednesday that the technical evaluation regarding the updated costs of the third phase of the new hospital should be completed within two weeks, after which a new international tender for the project will be launched. Speaking on the sidelines of…
An expert report commissioned by the Central Court of Criminal Investigation (TCIC) has concluded that the NRP Mondego was in a “generalised state of structural and functional degradation, with a direct impact on safety,” according to a report published today by Correio da ManhĂŁ. According to the newspaper, the findings…
The President of the Regional Government of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, admitted today that the construction of the new Central and University Hospital of Madeira could face a significant cost increase due to rising prices for materials and labour in recent years. Speaking on the sidelines of the renewable gases conference…
The Portuguese Labour Party (PTP), through its spokesperson Raquel Coelho, has described as “an insult to the intelligence of the Madeiran people” the statements made by the Regional Secretary for the Economy, JosĂ© Manuel Rodrigues, regarding the projected impact of the Faial golf course, which he claims will create 780…
The parliamentary group of Chega in the Assembly of the Republic has submitted a draft resolution that recommends to the government “the creation of a national programme for the survey, transfer and rehabilitation of vacant public housing assets, with priority given to abandoned State neighbourhoods.” The initiative was prepared as…
“Madeira is a territory with strong potential to invest in renewable gases for energy production.” Stated Conceição Lucas, chairman of the board of directors of Sonorgas. Clarifying that this would be a clean energy complementary to what is already done in the Region, in terms of renewable energies and the…
The Regional Government of Madeira made it clear that “the creation of the future D. Carlos Marine Nature Reserve will only move forward if the continuity of regional fishing is fully guaranteed.” The position was reaffirmed by the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture, which classifies it as an…