The agricultural market of Santo AntĂłnio da Serra, in Santa Cruz, remains closed, almost nine months after work began on the ageing structure. As yet, no reopening dates have been confirmed. The complaint comes from the councilors elected by the Mais Santa Cruz Coalition, who allege that “the increasing delay…
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The Government of Madeira has decided to extend for another year the preventive measures for the areas of the municipality of Câmara de Lobos affected by the construction of the Curral das Freiras cable car system, as published today in the Official Gazette. According to the publication in the Official…
Yesterday, Judiciary Police (PJ)Inspectors carried out a series of searches at the premises of the Regional Secretariat for Equipment and Infrastructures and the Institute of Mobility and Transport. Today, the PJ searched the offices of the Municipality of Santa Cruz. The Regional Secretariat for Equipment and Infrastructures told reporters that…
The Portuguese Labour Party (PTP) today criticised the disparity in expropriation values for the Faial golf course project, calling it “incomprehensible and unacceptable.” According to a press release from the Regional Government, the Regional Government paid about 26 million euros in expropriation payments for about 17.2 hectares in one of…
Between 00:00 and 13:00 today, the weather in Madeira was marked by relatively low temperatures, especially in the mountainous areas, as well as periods of precipitation and moderate to strong winds in several parts of the archipelago. The intense cold and snowfall in the highlands. In Pico do Areeiro, thermometers dropped…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) informs that, following the weather warnings issued by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) for the Autonomous Region of Madeira, some classified walking routes will be temporarily closed. The following trials are closed while the warnings in force: PR 1…
The seamen who refused to board the Ship of the Portuguese Republic (NRP) Mondego allege, in a request sent to the court, that the Navy is preparing to replace the two engines of the ship, causing “the definitive destruction of the last traces of evidence.” In the document, the thirteen…
The Social Mobility Allowance (SSM) platform is temporarily down for maintenance, according to the relevant authorities. This downtime is already causing numerous complaints from both operators and users. This is expected to last for the next couple of days, but as yet, no operational date has been confirmed. The situation…
The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment, and Culture presented a diploma to the plenary session, creating the Regional System for Integrated Management of Rural Fires and setting out measures for contracting fuel management. The diploma follows a model that aligns with the current system on the continent while taking into…
Horários do Funchal confirms that due to adverse weather conditions, the bus service to and from Pico do Areeiro will be suspended until Friday, the 20th of March. In a brief statement, the company thanks all travellers for their understanding and asks all those wishing to use the service to…
The Casa para Viver platform, which brings together dozens of associations, movements, and collectives in defence of the right to housing, called for a set of demonstrations in 14 cities across Portugal. The objective of these demonstrations is to demand concrete responses to the serious housing crisis that affects thousands…
The former regional Secretary of Health of Madeira, Pedro Ramos, said today that the Court of Auditors’ audit report, which identified irregularities in the Integrated Continued Care Network, reveals ignorance and is offensive to health professionals. Speaking at the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, the former secretary contested the audit of…
A grocery store operated by Bangladeshi citizens was inspected this morning on Rua 31 de Janeiro. As far as could be ascertained, the space contained products in poor condition. It should be noted that this is not the first time that this establishment has been subject to inspection. The competent…
Between Tuesday and Friday, the approach of Depression Therese could bring worsening meteorological conditions. A yellow weather alert is in force between midday and 21:00 tomorrow. Over the next few days, the IPMA forecasts mostly cloudy skies, with showers at times, some heavy and possibly accompanied by thunderstorms along the…
Through a publication on social networks, the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) informs that, following a landslide, the PR 5 Vereda das Funduras pedestrian route (Portela – Maroços) is temporarily closed for safety reasons. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 18