The Regional Government of Madeira insists on extending the main pier in the bay of Funchal and moving forward with a new model of port management, with the concession of some services. The announcement was made by the Regional Secretary for the Economy, JosĂ© Manuel Rodrigues, at the opening ceremony…
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The Judiciary Police (PJ) coordinated, in the districts of Lisbon and Funchal, an operation to combat fraud in the allocation of European funds for reforestation projects in Madeira, with damages estimated at more than 3.6 million euros, as part of an investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, and…
The President of the Regional Government of Madeira said during the monthly debate of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, which was dedicated to the theme of tourism, that he has been assessing areas of flow management and planning in the most sought-after locations, and his plans are based on technical…
The Home Support Service (SAD) currently provides meals to support 230 people in six municipalities in the west of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. This social aid is promoted by the Social Security Institute of Madeira (ISSM), under the supervision of the Regional Secretariat for Inclusion, Labour and Youth (SRITJ).…
The parliamentarians continue to request clarification from the Regional Government, especially from the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture, Eduardo Jesus. In response to the deputy of Chega, Miguel Castro, who asked for solutions for the allegorical processions, which are exceeding three hours in duration, the Regional Secretary explained…
Mission Continente (MC) has launched an employee recruitment campaign across its Continente Modelo and Wells stores in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, in a campaign that is being advertised everywhere, including the press, on the radio, in digital media, and on buses. Sara Dias, Area Leader Talent Acquisition at MC,…
While speaking to JM reporters, IPMA delegate Ricardo Tavares confirmed that a passage of cold air will bring precipitation to the Region from tonight. The meteorological conditions are expected throughout the early hours of tomorrow morning and day, although heavier rain is forecast on the north side and mountainous areas…
A car, which was parked in the former ILMA facilities car park, slid down the slope and ended up on Estrada Monumental. The circumstances that led to this unusual occurrence are unknown. The car park serves the nearby pastry shop. No one was hurt in the incident. Samantha Gannon info…
The second aerial means to strengthen the response capacity in Madeira “is included in the State Budget for 2026,” but there is still no defined schedule for its availability, said the Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Micaela Freitas, guaranteeing that the Regional Government will demand clarifications from the…
The Left Bloc (BE) has joined the struggle and will demonstrate alongside workers against the labour package on the 28th of February. As part of their fight, they spoke to workers from Horários do Funchal, explaining why they need to stand against the government’s radical labour package. Overall, the BE…
The IPMA predicts that as of tomorrow, the 24th of February, sand from North Africa will affect the region’s air quality. Ricardo Tavares has confirmed that the southerly wind will blow more strongly at altitude. “On the surface, we will continue with this weak to moderate easterly wind. The sky…
We saw the video: “Can Joy be taught?” The speaker in a university professor who emphasises that happiness is important; students should develop habits that make them happy during their studies, and acknowledge it We discussed the issue and found that happiness is difficult to define. It is a feeling,…
The mobility allowance should no longer be a subject of instability and recurring dispute, argued Guilherme Silva, who considered it incomprehensible that, after decades of autonomy, the issue remains without a stable solution. The statements were made on the sidelines of the Atlantic Conferences, in Câmara de Lobos. “It is…
On Thursday, those on board the Madeira Sea Emotions – Boat Tours recorded a rare encounter with a leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), the largest species of sea turtle, capable of exceeding two metres in length and 500 kilos in weight. The observation was disclosed in a company post on social…
A 73-year-old Finnish tourist was assaulted on Friday near the Farmers’ Market in Funchal after being hit with a stone. The man suffered head and shoulder injuries, and was assisted by the Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters and transported to the A & E Department of the Dr. NĂ©lio Mendonça Hospital. Samantha…