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…
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A 25-year-old French tourist, who had been missing since Sunday in a mountain area between Três Paus à 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, José 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…
Weather conditions are conditioning operations at Madeira International Airport this afternoon, with several planes caught in holding patterns while waiting to attempt to land at Cristiano Ronaldo – Madeira International Airport. Flightradar24 images show several aircraft in ‘holding’ along the east coast of Madeira, especially in the area between Caniçal…
The President of PS-Madeira criticised the Regional Government today for what she described as its repeated failure to deliver on promises made to the people of Madeira, pointing to the new hospital project as the latest example. Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting of the party’s Political Committee, Célia…
Following the report published this morning by DIÁRIO, showing tourists climbing over the gate at Pedra Rija on the PR1 – Vereda do Areeiro trail, the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has issued a clarification regarding access procedures and timeline surrounding the opening of the route. In a…
Fuel prices are mixed for the week ahead. . According to the joint order by the Regional Government, as of Monday, a litre of petrol will cost 1.881 euros, +3.2 cents more than this week. Regarding road diesel, prices will fall by 1.1 cents to 1.821 euros per litre. Samantha…
By 11:00 this morning, the PR1 trail was congested with dozens of visitors, many without an access pass causing congestion near the route’s entrance. In a post shared on social networks, one walker said that about 200 people were at the site, claiming that “half of the walkers had not…
As reported by DIÁRIO, a juvenile fur seal was recently sighted in the waters near Praia Formosa, in Funchal, leading the Regional Government of Madeira to renew the call for the adoption of responsible behaviour towards this protected species. The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture, through the Institute…
Through a statement signed by the Regional Coordinator of the ADN-Madeira, Miguel Pita, he denounces what he considers to be the failure of the online booking system through the Simplifica Portal for walking tours in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, warning of the negative consequences that the measure is having…
The wind conditions affecting operations at Madeira Airport have worsened over the past decade, with average wind speeds increasing by around three knots (approximately 5.5 km/h). The rise has further complicated landings and take-offs at the airport in Santa Cruz. The issue was highlighted yesterday by the Secretary of State…
The PTP says it has questioned Miguel Albuquerque’s executive about whether “he plans to introduce golf as a mandatory subject in the Region’s school curriculum.” “For a Government that aims to build five golf courses with public money, there are reasons to ask whether, from now on, the sport will…
Despite Portugal recording an overall reduction in poverty in recent years, Madeira continues to face some of the country’s most serious social and economic challenges, according to the report “Portugal, Social Balance 2025,” produced by researchers from Nova School of Business and Economics. The study highlights that deep regional inequalities remain…