Two officers from Madeira’s Public Security Police (PSP) achieved podium finishes at the 2026 Skyrunning Masters World Championships, held as part of the Pisão Extreme event in São Pedro do Sul. According to a statement shared by PSP Madeira, Chief Freitas became world champion in the over-50 category and finished…
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In Miguel Albuquerque’s view, Madeira’s higher inflation than the national average is mainly due to the impact of tourism and services on the regional economy. Given this reality, he rejected the view that the difference is explained mainly by food prices, arguing that these are about 3.17% cheaper in the…
Madeira’s only AIMA service counter, located at the Citizens’ Shop in Funchal, closed on Tuesday, the 6th of October, as staff joined a 24-hour strike. DIÁRIO visited the premises and confirmed that none of the employees expected to provide public services were working. The strike was called by the Union…
Three construction machines (diggers) and a crane truck belonging to Socicorreia were damaged in an apparent deliberate attack at the Porto Santo golf course expansion site during the early hours of Tuesday, the 6th of October. According to a company source, the incident occurred between 01:30 and 02:00. Windows on…
Researchers taking part in the Madeira Ocean 2026 expedition have fitted a satellite tag to a Blainville’s beaked whale, marking a major milestone in the expedition’s first stage. Scientific coordinator Beatriz Vinha told Lusa that the tag is expected to remain attached for around six months, allowing researchers to track…
Madeira will celebrate its marine heritage from the 7th to the 11th of October with the third edition of the Madeira Whale Fest. Part of the Madeira Nature Festival, the event aims to bring the community closer to the ocean and highlight the importance of protecting whales and dolphins. The…
Rescuers rescued a 32-year-old French tourist early this morning on Rua Latino Coelho in Funchal. The Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters were called at 00:30, when they went to the Mercado dos Lavradores area to provide aid to the man who had facial injuries, which he claims resulted from a hit-and-run caused…
Porto Santo Council plans to introduce restrictions on scooter rentals in 2027, according to today’s edition of DIÁRIO. The newspaper reports that accidents involving these vehicles accounted for between 60% and 70% of medical evacuations. However, its online preview does not specify the period covered by those figures or explain…
An earthquake registering 3.0 on the Richter Scale was recorded this morning at 03:29, southeast of the Desertas Islands, about 100 kilometers from Funchal. According to the seismic network of the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), the quake occurred at a depth of 42 kilometers. Samantha Gannon info…
CHEGA MP Francisco Gomes has called for Regional Secretary Eduardo Jesus to resign, accusing him of defending airline interests rather than those of Madeira’s residents. In a statement issued on the 4th of October, following a visit to Santo da Serra Market, Gomes criticised delays in fully implementing the new…
Porto Santo’s future lies in its identity, history and culture, rather than an indiscriminate increase in visitor numbers, according to Mayor Nuno Batista. Speaking on the sidelines of the Atlantic Tourism Days in Velas, on the Azorean island of São Jorge, Batista said the aim was to offer visitors a…
The Public Security Police (PSP) has used social media to warn of a scam involving fake bank cards sent through the post with personalised letters. The Bank of Portugal first raised the alarm, explaining that the letters include the recipient’s name, address and the name of their genuine bank to…
Holders of a Multipurpose Medical Disability Certificate (AMIM) that has been issued and electronically registered in the central health system can now add it to the gov.pt app’s digital wallet, using the Digital Mobile Key to authenticate. The Portuguese Association for People with Special Needs – Association Without Limits (APPNE-ASL)…
Madeira recorded the lowest Covid-19 vaccination rate in Portugal among people aged 65 and over, according to the 2025 National Health Survey. Just 18.9% of older residents in the region reported receiving a Covid-19 vaccine in the 12 months before their interview, compared with a national average of 50.1%. The…
ADN Madeira has called for the full publication of the economic and financial study supporting Funchal’s proposed tourist tax increase from €2 to €4 per person, per night. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party argued that the increase requires clear justification, particularly at a time when official indicators…