The Regional Secretary for Inclusion, Work and Youth highlighted that about 3,300 elderly people in the Autonomous Region of Madeira currently receive home support, provided by 489 home helpers, stressing that European guidelines continue to privilege this type of care provided at home. The information was provided during a visit…
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The PCP considers that it is still possible to stop the labour package, “as has happened in the past with other offensives against workers’ rights.” The party was out and about in Funchal, warning workers that their rights are being eroded in front of their eyes as the PSD/CDS Government…
Joana Silva presented a draft legislative decree that, as she stressed, “goes beyond the ordinance already in force” and defines standards for the placement of healthy products in vending machines. A diploma that, in addition to public services where legislation already exists, includes the entire private sector. The PSD proposal…
The parliamentary group of CHEGA in the Assembly of the Republic “will present a set of initiatives aimed at responding to the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East, advocating for measures in the areas of migration policy and the cost of living.” Among the proposals is the suspension…
The video surveillance system implemented in July last year is already producing results in the fight against crime. In the first six months of operation, a 17.6% reduction in crime was recorded in areas where the cameras were installed, Superintendent Dario Sanguedo said at a press conference. According to the…
The Atalaia Living Care Association today rejected the conclusions of the Court of Auditors’ (TdC) audit report on the agreements with public funding between the Government of Madeira and private associations in the health area. The president of the association, Tony Saramago, said that the data in the report targeting…
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…
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…