Adverse weather conditions are making operations at Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo particularly challenging this afternoon, with strong winds affecting the eastern part of the island. According to JM, at least five aircraft have been holding for some time, awaiting an improvement in conditions before they can land safely.…
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The Food Bank Against Hunger of Madeira collected 28.8 tonnes of food during the 27th collection campaign held on the 30th and 31st of May, in 29 supermarkets across the Region. The donated products will be distributed over the next six months to low-income households through more than 50 partner…
The Rotary Club of Funchal has officially adopted Baraka, a HeroRAT trained by the Belgian non-governmental organisation APOPO to detect landmines in Angola, as part of an initiative to support humanitarian operations in territories affected by armed conflict. Through this adoption, the Madeiran club is directly contributing to the work…
Two young tourists were assisted on Sunday night in Funchal after an alleged intoxication related to drug use, in what was their first drug-related experience. According to JM, the two Scottish citizens requested help when they were at a Local Accommodation (AL) located in Rua dos Frias, after feeling unwell…
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…
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…