The CDS-PP will present a draft bill to the Assembly of the Republic, entitled “Establishment of a Funeral allowance regime for minors and those with disabilities, where the disability isgreater than 60%, due to the lack of contributions to Social Security.” The bill aims to create an adequate social response…
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The impact of Storm Regina left its imprint on Madeira today as 20 regional roads were closed due to snow, ice/hail, strong winds, and sea agitation. In the mountainous regions, the forest road between Eira do Serrado and Pico do Serrado Areeiro, the ER202 between Poiso and Pico do Areeiro,…
The adverse weather conditions affecting the Madeira Archipelago led to the cancellation of 92 flights (arrivals and departures), according to data from ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal released at 21:00 this evening. Since this morning, 13 aircraft have landed at Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo, and 17 have departed.…
According to weather stations, a yellow snow warning has been issued for Madeira. The warning affects areas above 1,500 metres, and people living or travelling at higher altitudes are asked to pay special attention to icy roads, low temperatures, and damage caused by freezing temperatures and high winds. Samantha Gannon…
At 16:00 this afternoon, the IPMA network of weather stations in Madeira recorded extreme values that justify the issued warnings. In ChĂŁo do Areeiro, maximum wind speeds reached 121 km/h (orange warning) at 15:40, while at Pico do Areeiro the minimum temperatures dropped to -1.8 ÂşC, with equally negative values…
The Institute for Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has confirmed that due to an adverse weather warning issued by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), all classified walking routes in the Autonomous Region of Madeira will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, the 3rd. The Forest Road that connects Eira…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has placed the Autonomous Region of Madeira under an orange weather warning due to worsening weather conditions in the coming days, with emphasis on strong winds, significant sea agitation, and predicted snowfall in mountainous areas. For the north coast of Madeira and…
The President of PS-Madeira today demanded public clarification from the Regional Government regarding the case of alleged fraud with European funds under PRODERAM, currently under judicial investigation. On the sidelines of a visit to the Anona Regional Exhibition, in Faial, the socialist leader considered that the Regional Executive, as the…
Thirteen soldiers of the Portuguese Navy, accused of insubordination, have filed a lawsuit to try to prevent the sale of the Portuguese Republic Ship (NRP) Mondego to the Dominican Republic, alleging the need to preserve evidence related to the safety conditions of the vessel. The news is advanced this Sunday,…
Bia Peixe is a 20-year-old Porto Santean influencer who has been making YouTube videos since she was 8. She is a content creator, mentor, and speaker who helps entrepreneurs create their own opportunities daily through her authentic media content. The young woman, who was in Dubai and supposed to leave…
On Thursday, the Dr. NĂ©lio Mendonça Hospital was swamped, leaving more than 60 patients on trolleys in corridors as beds were unavailable. A spokesperson who contacted JM. said that they were under ‘enormous pressure. With patients lining the corridors, nursing staff claim that this situation is becoming more and more…
The Regional Directorate of Statistics (DREM), has confirmed that cancer continues to be the main cause of death for Madeirans. In 2024, 677 of the 2,574 residents who died in Madeira and Porto Santo died from cancer. While a majority of people died from colon, rectal, and anal cancer (92…
The JPP reaffirms “its firm defence of Madeira’s sugarcane producers by proposing an immediate increase in the amount paid to the producer to 70 cents per kilogram of sugarcane delivered to the mills.” “This position is of the utmost justice because it comes in a context of strong pressure on…
Dozens of flights have been cancelled or diverted, and with it, a revolt among passengers. Although flights are being rescheduled, often several days after the booked flight, many travellers are expressing their anger at the inconvenience and disruption to their lives. One of the passengers who cannot contain his anger…
The Regional Government of Madeira insists on extending the main pier in the bay of Funchal and moving forward with a new model of port management, with the concession of some services. The announcement was made by the Regional Secretary for the Economy, JosĂ© Manuel Rodrigues, at the opening ceremony…