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The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, has defended the principle of the presumption of innocence, insisting that investigations and media reports should never be confused with proof of wrongdoing. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the Madeira Agricultural Fair, Albuquerque was asked whether, if he were Prime…
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, has defended the vital role of the Bar Association in protecting citizens’ rights, freedoms and legal guarantees, while warning of what he sees as growing threats to the right of defence and the challenges posed by rapid advances in artificial intelligence. Speaking…
The National TVDE Movement Association has condemned the alleged assault of a TVDE driver in Achada do Teixeira, Santana, describing the incident as “deeply disturbing.” In a statement, the association expressed its “deepest condemnation and indignation” over the incident, which it says took place on Friday. According to the association,…
A public petition opposing the construction of high-rise buildings in Madeira has surpassed 1,000 signatures, meeting the threshold required for consideration by the Legislative Assembly of Madeira. The initiative was launched in response to proposals that taller residential buildings could help address the Region’s housing shortage. Its organisers say the…
The Liberal Initiative (IL) has expressed concern over the performance of Madeira’s golf sector, warning of a significant decline in demand during the first five months of 2026 and calling on the Regional Government to reassess its strategy for this important tourism market. In a statement, the party highlighted that…
The restored Quinta do Serrado was officially inaugurated in Câmara de Lobos, with the ceremony attended by Madeira’s President, Miguel Albuquerque, the Mayor of Câmara de Lobos and dozens of invited guests. During the event, owner Ireneusz Migas, who first visited Madeira as a tourist around ten years ago, recalled…
Madeira now has two certified companies offering stargazing experiences at sea, a new tourism product that combines night-time sailing with astronomy, maritime history and celestial navigation. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Funchal during the presentation of the results of the European Twinned by Stars project, held at the…
Madeira’s President, Miguel Albuquerque, has suggested that taller residential developments in parts of Funchal could help address the Region’s ongoing housing shortage, arguing that a lack of available land remains the greatest obstacle to increasing the housing supply. Speaking at the entrance to the Auditorium of the Rectory of the…
Madeiran police officers Marco Camacho and Diogo Sousa have been awarded the Public Security Award by the Public Security Police (PSP) in recognition of the courage and dedication they displayed while rescuing a family from a house threatened by fire in Madeira. According to the PSP, the incident occurred on…
The Judiciary Police (PJ) is investigating the death of a 66-year-old German woman following an incident on Tuesday afternoon in the municipality of Santana. The incident occurred near Estrada da Feiteira de Cima after an altercation between the woman and her 58-year-old Portuguese neighbour. According to information reported by DIÁRIO,…
A man believed to be in his mid-50s has died after being stabbed in Câmara de Lobos on Wednesday morning. A suspect has since been identified and detained, while the Judiciary Police (PJ) continues its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing. The incident occurred shortly before 06.30 on Avenida…
Three young women aged between 17 and 18 were assisted in the early hours of Tuesday at the Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital, after allegedly ingesting drinks to which a substance had been added without their knowledge. The incident occurred between 02:00 am and 03:00 am, on Rua das Fontes, in…
Technology company Vipa.pt has announced the launch of SmartHealth, a research and development project aimed at creating an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform to support healthcare professionals in breast and prostate cancer screening. The project, with an eligible investment of €3 million and an expected duration of 24 months, has been…
The Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) parliamentary group has met with the regional delegation of the Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds (SPEA) to discuss the growing impact of light pollution on Madeira’s biodiversity and the need for a legal framework to address the issue across the Autonomous Region. According…