The President of PS-Madeira criticised the Regional Government today for what she described as its repeated failure to deliver on promises made to the people of Madeira, pointing to the new hospital project as the latest example. Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting of the party’s Political Committee, Célia…
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Following the report published this morning by DIÁRIO, showing tourists climbing over the gate at Pedra Rija on the PR1 – Vereda do Areeiro trail, the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has issued a clarification regarding access procedures and timeline surrounding the opening of the route. In a…
Fuel prices are mixed for the week ahead. . According to the joint order by the Regional Government, as of Monday, a litre of petrol will cost 1.881 euros, +3.2 cents more than this week. Regarding road diesel, prices will fall by 1.1 cents to 1.821 euros per litre. Samantha…
By 11:00 this morning, the PR1 trail was congested with dozens of visitors, many without an access pass causing congestion near the route’s entrance. In a post shared on social networks, one walker said that about 200 people were at the site, claiming that “half of the walkers had not…
As reported by DIÁRIO, a juvenile fur seal was recently sighted in the waters near Praia Formosa, in Funchal, leading the Regional Government of Madeira to renew the call for the adoption of responsible behaviour towards this protected species. The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture, through the Institute…
Through a statement signed by the Regional Coordinator of the ADN-Madeira, Miguel Pita, he denounces what he considers to be the failure of the online booking system through the Simplifica Portal for walking tours in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, warning of the negative consequences that the measure is having…
The wind conditions affecting operations at Madeira Airport have worsened over the past decade, with average wind speeds increasing by around three knots (approximately 5.5 km/h). The rise has further complicated landings and take-offs at the airport in Santa Cruz. The issue was highlighted yesterday by the Secretary of State…
The PTP says it has questioned Miguel Albuquerque’s executive about whether “he plans to introduce golf as a mandatory subject in the Region’s school curriculum.” “For a Government that aims to build five golf courses with public money, there are reasons to ask whether, from now on, the sport will…
Despite Portugal recording an overall reduction in poverty in recent years, Madeira continues to face some of the country’s most serious social and economic challenges, according to the report “Portugal, Social Balance 2025,” produced by researchers from Nova School of Business and Economics. The study highlights that deep regional inequalities remain…
The NOW channel has stated that the Lisbon Court of Appeal has confirmed strong indications of corruption within the scope of “Operation Zarco,” an investigation launched on the 24th of January 2024, which involved about 130 searches in Madeira, the Azores, and the mainland. According to the same station, the…
On the 15th of May, the Regional Authority for Economic Activities (ARAE) carried out an inspection at the Farmers’ Market as part of its consumer protection work, identifying four administrative offences linked to the use of the complaints book system. The operation, named Operation Real Value, covered several areas of…
Cancer survival in Portugal rises to 66%, but regional and gender gaps remain Cancer survival in Portugal has reached 66% at five years for patients diagnosed in 2019, according to a report being released today by the National Cancer Registry (RON). The findings show that around two out of every…
The Funchal City Council marks National Garden Day on the 25th of May, with a programme of activities dedicated to the city’s green heritage. The date honours landscape architect Gonçalo Ribeiro Telles (1922-2020), a reference figure in landscape architecture and environmental protection in Portugal. The celebrations start in the morning…
The Autonomous Region of Madeira has new legislation to regulate the self-consumption of renewable energy. Regional Legislative Decree No. 9/2026/M, already in force, adapts the national and European legal regime applicable to the sector to the insular reality, establishing mandatory procedures for the approval of new projects and reinforcing inspection…
The Judiciary Police broke up an organized drug trafficking ring in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, arresting eight suspects ranging in age from 17 to 63 years old. The operation was conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department of Madeira and targeted a group with links to the mainland, two of…