The BBC BELEM, transporting material for future wind farms in Porto Santo, arrived shortly after 12:30 today in Porto Santo. The cargo consists of “rolling” material, which must be unloaded as soon as possible. A process that is expected to be completed by Sunday. A second ship, carrying turbines, should…
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The Regional Secretary for the Economy announced today, during the second meeting of the Consultative Council on Economy (CCE), that Madeira is preparing new incentive measures to support companies and strengthen the Region’s response to the effects of the energy crisis. JosĂ© Manuel Rodrigues once again highlighted the impact the…
Miguel Albuquerque said the modernisation of the Funchal Cable Car was “timely”, reinforcing the competitiveness of a tourist attraction that, after 25 years of operation, needed to update its technology, safety and comfort standards. Speaking on the sidelines of the presentation of the €4.5 million refurbishment project, the President of…
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, revealed this Wednesday that the technical evaluation regarding the updated costs of the third phase of the new hospital should be completed within two weeks, after which a new international tender for the project will be launched. Speaking on the sidelines of…
An expert report commissioned by the Central Court of Criminal Investigation (TCIC) has concluded that the NRP Mondego was in a “generalised state of structural and functional degradation, with a direct impact on safety,” according to a report published today by Correio da ManhĂŁ. According to the newspaper, the findings…
The President of the Regional Government of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, admitted today that the construction of the new Central and University Hospital of Madeira could face a significant cost increase due to rising prices for materials and labour in recent years. Speaking on the sidelines of the renewable gases conference…
The Portuguese Labour Party (PTP), through its spokesperson Raquel Coelho, has described as “an insult to the intelligence of the Madeiran people” the statements made by the Regional Secretary for the Economy, JosĂ© Manuel Rodrigues, regarding the projected impact of the Faial golf course, which he claims will create 780…
The parliamentary group of Chega in the Assembly of the Republic has submitted a draft resolution that recommends to the government “the creation of a national programme for the survey, transfer and rehabilitation of vacant public housing assets, with priority given to abandoned State neighbourhoods.” The initiative was prepared as…
“Madeira is a territory with strong potential to invest in renewable gases for energy production.” Stated Conceição Lucas, chairman of the board of directors of Sonorgas. Clarifying that this would be a clean energy complementary to what is already done in the Region, in terms of renewable energies and the…
The Regional Government of Madeira made it clear that “the creation of the future D. Carlos Marine Nature Reserve will only move forward if the continuity of regional fishing is fully guaranteed.” The position was reaffirmed by the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture, which classifies it as an…
The NRP Zaire created curiosity this morning as it was seen passing through the waters of Calheta towing a speedboat. Photo Marine Traffic The patrol ship, which is currently stationed as part of the Portuguese Navy’s detachment to the island archipelago and is under the command of the Captaincy of…
A 25-year-old French tourist, who had been missing since Sunday in a mountain area between TrĂŞs Paus Ă Viana and Curral das Freiras, has been found. The searches began yesterday by the Volunteer Firefighters of Funchal, with support from the Volunteer Firefighters of Câmara de Lobos. However, due to weather…
Horários do Funchal once again reported that the regular operation of their routes may be affected on Wednesday, the 27th of May, between 15:30 and 18:30, due to a plenary of workers convened by the National Union of Drivers and Other Workers (SNMOT). The company appeals to customers’ understanding and…
The Almirante Reis Outdoor Gym in Funchal reopened to the public today at 10:00, following refurbishment works carried out by the Funchal City Council at a cost of around €120,000. The project included the complete replacement of equipment and the installation of new technical sports flooring designed for outdoor use,…
The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretary for the Economy, JosĂ© Manuel Rodrigues, has asked the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing to adopt measures to guarantee minimum services during the general strike scheduled for the 3rd of June, to safeguard the maritime supply of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. In…