Around three thousand households are currently enrolled in the various housing programme waiting lists of the Regional Government. This figure was revealed by the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, during a visit to the construction work of 15 dwellings at Quinta Josefina, in Santo AntĂłnio, Funchal, integrated in…
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The Regional Government of Madeira has launched a new website for health screenings, a digital platform designed to centralise all information about the prevention programmes available in the region. According to the Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Micaela Freitas, the objective is to facilitate people’s access to information.…
A text message scam is circulating, pretending to be from the Ministry of Health and claiming there are outstanding debts for urgent hospital services. Scammers are using credible names like “MIN. HEALTH” or “SNS 24” to convey confidence and create a sense of urgency. The message asks for payments via…
MarFrente has confirmed that the promenade between Areeiro beach and CĂąmara de Lobos is closed, due to strong sea agitation, and entry into this area is forbidden. Restrictions are expected to remain in place until the end of the week, with sea conditions worsening on Thursday and Friday. The Madeira…
A 67-year-old tourist was run over this morning on Rua SimplĂcio dos Passos Gouveia, in Funchal. With abrasions on the head and complaints in the pelvic area, the woman was rescued and transported to the hospital by the Funchal Firefighters. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 6
The Popular Youth of Madeira expressed concern over reports that public support for funeral expenses for children and young people is often limited due to the lack of a contributory record, effectively reducing assistance to the funeral allowance, which is insufficient to cover the actual costs involved. “We understand that…
Depression Leonardo is expected to affect the archipelago of Madeira between February 3rd and 6th, bringing intense winds, precipitation, and significant sea agitation. According to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), the depression is expected to be centered at 49° North and 26° West on February the 4th,…
Nine elderly residents from the Long-Term Continued Care Unit at Atalaia Living Care have been diagnosed with scabies. The news was confirmed to DIĂRIO by a member of the institutionâs Board. According to the same source, the contingency plan for controlling infectious diseases was activated right away. âAll infection control…
The PS has submitted a protest vote in the Legislative Assembly of Madeira against the Regional Government’s announced decision to sell the Dr. NĂ©lio Mendonça Hospital. The socialists consider that this is a “wrong, hasty and harmful option to the public interest, jeopardising decades of public investment and the future…
Despite official warnings about rough seas and large waves, many people disregarded the safety signs along Praia Formosa promenade. Throughout the day, several individuals ignored the risk of drowning and the temporary passage restrictions. In view of the situation, FrenteMar Funchal reinforced the containment measures, placing chains to hold the…
Over 70 nurses from the Emergency Service at Dr. NĂ©lio Mendonça Hospital submitted formal requests on Friday to be exempt from responsibility, according to JM, citing a local source. In total, 77 staff members have reportedly handed in the paperwork to SESARAMâs human resources, accounting for around 90% of the…
The body of a woman, approximately 40 years old, was detected this afternoon, floating in the sea south of the Desertas Islands. At 13:24, a fishing vessel sailing in the area reported spotting a body floating in the water. Following the call, the Funchal Lifeguard Station quickly mobilised, along with…
The PSD/M Parliamentary Group was today in the parish of Ponta do Pargo, in the municipality of Calheta, to monitor the progress of the golf project, underlining the importance of this investment for local, municipal, and regional development, while criticising the “misinformation” and “demagogy” that have marked the public debate.…
Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) has submitted a request to access the internal studies that, according to the PSD/CDS Regional Government, support the decision to proceed with the sale of the Dr. NĂ©lio Mendonça Hospital. In a statement, the JPP recalls that last Monday, it had already requested the public disclosure…
The real estate market in the Autonomous Region of Madeira continued on its upward trajectory at the beginning of 2026, with significant increases in both renting and selling, according to the General Barometer of January 2026. In the rental segment, the average rent in Madeira reached 1,700 euros in January,…