The second pyromusical show, integrated into the International Fire Competition of ArtifĂcio da Madeira (CIFAM), as part of the 2026 edition of the Madeira Festival Atlântico, took place in the middle of the bay of Funchal. The exhibition was organised by the Chinese company Nanchang Fireworks Industries Co., Ltd., in…
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This Sunday morning, dozens of tourists expressed their frustration after a gate installed at Pedra Rija, on the walk connecting Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo, remained closed past 8:20 am. Many hikers had arrived early in hopes of witnessing the sunrise, which occurred shortly after 7 am, before setting…
The municipality of Santana today hosted another edition of Ultra Skyrunning, an event that brings together athletes from all over the world to face the challenging trails of the mountains and mountains of northern Madeira. The competition started at 06:00 with the start of the Madeira Sky Race (MSR), the…
The ADN – National Democratic Alternative party has filed a formal complaint with the Ombudsman and submitted a complaint to the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) over SESARAM’s decision to introduce a mandatory attendance control system based on facial recognition and the use of employee identification cards from July onwards.…
A solemn ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Autonomy of the Autonomous Region of Madeira and the 40th anniversary of Portugal’s accession to the European Union took place yesterday morning at the Fortress of SĂŁo JoĂŁo Baptista do Pico in Funchal. The event was attended by the President of…
On Thursday night, a suspected thief was shot by a PSP agent, following an attempted knife robbery. The situation occurred around 21:30, in the Pingo Doce supermarket car park in Machico, on Rua da Estaca. The Municipal Firefighters of Machico were called to help the victim, who had injuries to…
Two proposals were submitted for the tender procedure launched in March this year for the procurement of advisory and technical consultancy services in hospital management, according to the Regional Secretary for Equipment and Infrastructures. This public tender, titled “Central and University Hospital of Madeira – Advisory and Technical Consultancy Services…
The ADN (Alternative Democratic Party) warns that “facial biometric data is a special category of personal data because it allows the unambiguous identification of a person through their unique physical characteristics.” This statement, according to Carolina Martins, comes in response to reports regarding the “possible implementation of facial recognition systems…
The President of the Republic, AntĂłnio JosĂ© Seguro, will travel to the Autonomous Region of Madeira, on the 11th and 12th of June, as part of the commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the Autonomy of Madeira and the 40th anniversary of Portugal’s accession to the European Union. The visit…
The European Commission today presented two new strategies to respond to the challenges facing coastal communities and islands in the European Union (EU), namely climate change, excluding the outermost regions, such as the Azores and Madeira. Concerning coastal regions, where, according to the Commission’s accounts, 95 million people (21% of…
The accumulation of abandoned vehicles, household appliances, and other debris scattered across Porto Santo is “incompatible with the island’s status” as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, according to Carlos Silva, a deputy for the Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) party. In a recent statement, the parliamentarian recalled that Porto Santo joined…
The second day of the strike by workers in registry offices and Lojas do CidadĂŁo (Citizen’s Shops) is causing significant disruption across the Autonomous Region of Madeira, with a 92% turnout resulting in the closure of most services on the island. In Funchal, Building, Commercial, and Civil services are completely…
Three Canadian citizens were injured this afternoon following an accident in the Ribeira da Alforra area between a car and a bus. The alert was raised at 16:15 and mobilised rescue teams to the scene. According to what was possible to ascertain, the victims had complaints in the lumbar area…
Companies operating in artificial intelligence, pharmacology, biotechnology and tourism have expressed interest in investing in Madeira, with some investors already scheduling visits to the Region to explore opportunities firsthand. This was one of the key conclusions drawn by the Regional Secretary for the Economy following a five-day mission to Macau,…
Strong winds are expected to continue affecting operations at Madeira International Airport until at least Friday, according to the Portuguese Institute for Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), following a day of significant disruption that saw dozens of flights cancelled or diverted. Speaking to JM and 88.8 JM FM radio, Ricardo Tavares,…