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…
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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…
A flight from Madeira to Frankfurt, Germany, was aborted this afternoon just minutes after take-off, reportedly because a bird flew into one of the plane’s engines. The TUI Fly aircraft took off from Madeira at 17:55 but was forced to return to the airport due to the incident, known in…
The New Right Party (PND) has today denounced reports that Marmeleiros Hospital is placing beds in corridors to accommodate patients who are unable to be discharged due to a lack of suitable social care provision. In a statement, the party said that, if confirmed, the situation “once again demonstrates the…
A Super Puma helicopter (AS32) of the Spanish Air Force landed at Madeira International Airport today for a technical stopover before continuing its journey to the Azores. According to DIÁRIO, the aircraft arrived at 11:34, coming from Gran Canaria, having taken off from Las Palmas. The stay in Madeira is…
The deputy of Chega (CH) elected by Madeira to the Assembly of the Republic, Francisco Gomes, accused the Regional Government of Madeira of promoting an uncontrolled immigration policy, claiming that the RG would rather respond to the interests of hotel groups and the construction sector than support its citizens. The…
Madeira will remain under a yellow ‘hot weather’ warning until Friday. According to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), the warning covers the north and south coasts, and the mountainous regions of the island of Madeira, and is in force between 09:00 on Thursday and Saturday, the 4th…
Miguel Albuquerque, President of the Regional Government, urged those wishing to donate money to help the communities affected by last week’s earthquakes in Venezuela to make their contributions to a special account set up by the Red Cross. He explained that depositing funds into this account is the most reliable…
On the Day of the Autonomous Region of Madeira and Madeiran Communities, ADN has criticised the Government of the Republic, claiming Madeira was prevented from sending its own emergency response team to assist following the devastating earthquake in Venezuela. In a press release, the party said that 18 Madeiran operatives,…
Three dozen flights were cancelled throughout this Wednesday at Madeira Airport, affecting both arrivals and departures, and causing significant constraints to passengers and airlines, due to the strong winds. By 18:00, 15 connections have been cancelled in arrivals and as many in departures. The affected flights include services to and…
Paths originally reserved for 10.50 euros are being sold to tourists for 60 euros, a new business tactic used by tourism professionals. The Forestry Institute told JM it was unaware of any irregularities but has already requested clarification from the companies involved. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 72
The number of Portuguese and Portuguese descendants killed due to Wednesday’s earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 68, with 74 still missing, according to the latest balance released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MNE). According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, among the 68 dead, 59 of whom were…
Almost a quarter of the Portuguese population (24%) admit to feeling bad about themselves or their lifestyles due to content they see on social media, according to a study released by Intrum, which highlights the subsequent impacts on health and personal finances. The data feature in the European Consumer Payment…