One in ten residents in Madeira aged between 18 and 74 regularly provides care for a dependent family member aged 15 or over, a higher proportion than the national average of 7.1%. The figures were released this Wednesday by the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM) as part of…
Madeira Weekly
Madeira’s world-famous New Year’s Eve fireworks display will feature a total of 59 launch stations this year, according to a resolution approved by the Regional Government. The plan, detailing the locations of the fireworks launch points across Madeira and Porto Santo, was published on Tuesday in the Official Journal of…
A 50-year-old Swiss man died this afternoon after feeling ill while snorkeling near Cais do Sardinha, in Ponta de São Lourenço. According to the National Maritime Authority, an SOS was received at 16:29 through the Regional Civil Protection Service of Madeira, and elements of the Local Command of the Maritime…
Two bathers suffered minor injuries this morning after being bitten by a fur seal near the bathing area of Praia Formosa, in Funchal, leading authorities to temporarily suspend access to the sea. Following the incident, the lifeguard immediately instructed all swimmers to leave the water and prevented further bathing as…
The REAGIR party claims that recent statements by the Regional Secretary for Inclusion, Labour and Youth regarding the creation of intermediate care units, increased home support and a review of the Informal Caregiver Statute confirm long-standing criticisms of the Regional Government’s approach to the ageing population. In a statement, the…
VIALITORAL has announced that, due to resurfacing works, it will be necessary to close the exit slip road on Junction 10 of the Expressway at the Santo António junction, in the Ribeira Brava–Machico direction. The closure will take place overnight on Thursday, the 9th of July, between 21:00 and 07:00…
ARDITI – the Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation is promoting a scientific campaign in Porto Santo between the 3rd and 14th of July 2026, dedicated to the study of the island’s coastal marine ecosystems. The initiative continues the Madeira Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Programme (BioMa), which…
The re-edition of the guidebooks for the Convent of Santa Clara, the Cathedral of Funchal, and the Chapel of Corpo Santo reflects the Regional Government’s ongoing strategy to preserve and promote Madeira’s religious heritage. This was highlighted on Tuesday by Eduardo Jesus, the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment, and Culture,…
The Public Security Police (PSP) are investigating an alleged hit-and-run that occurred during the early hours of Saturday morning on Avenida do Infante, in Funchal. Initial enquiries point to the possibility that the driver deliberately directed the vehicle towards a group of young people before driving off following the incident.…
Nurses from Medicine Ward 3 at Marmeleiros Hospital have submitted a request for exemption from responsibility to the Order of Nurses and the administration of SESARAM, claiming they lack the necessary conditions to ensure safe, high-quality nursing care. The complaint was released today by Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP), which says…
This morning (Monday, the 6th of July), Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo showed signs of struggle as incoming flights created a massive queue at passport control, following the arrival of several flights from the United Kingdom, according to passenger reports. One of the affected travellers told DIÁRIO that the…
The PSP will border and customs control at Madeira International Airport with new specialised agents, as part of the national distribution of 367 police officers who have recently completed border control training. The new staff will start a two-week operational training on Monday, and in addition to the 170 agents…
The Health Service of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (SESARAM) has temporarily suspended visits to patients admitted to the Emergency Department of Dr Nélio Mendonça Hospital. The measure came into effect immediately and will remain in place until the situation is reassessed. The suspension applies to the two usual visiting…
João Nélio arrived in Venezuela on the 15th of June. It was his first visit to the country, a journey to see his daughter, explore the area, and experience a different way of life. However, his trip took an unexpected turn when he experienced what he describes as “the biggest…
The Portuguese Institute of the Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has extended the hot weather warnings for the archipelago of Madeira until Wednesday, July the 8th, due to persistent high temperatures. According to the update released by the IPMA, the north and south coasts of the island of Madeira and Porto…