Madeirans and Azoreans will now pay 10% less on trips to the Portuguese mainland, according to an article published in the Observer. LuĂs Montenegro, the Prime Minister of Portugal, announced today, during the PSD Azores Congress, the reduction of the maximum fare for travel between the autonomous regions and the…
Posts published in October 2024
A study that analyzed different cases of the epidemic in Africa concluded that the new variant of monkeypox (Mpox) is transmitted mainly between humans, while the older version is transmitted mainly by animals. The study published Thursday in the Cell Journal shows that the disease follows different patterns. Several epidemics…
Just a reminder that the clocks go back tonight, so we get an extra hour in bed tomorrow, signalling the beginning of ‘winter time.’Â Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
NEXT is preparing to “embark on a magical journey full of surprises this New Year’s Eve, with a New Year’s Eve party inspired by the enchanted world of “Wonka,” where every moment will be a sweet delight for the senses.” In a press release, the hotel also uses the iconic…
According to data released by the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira, based on information provided by ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, 458.4 thousand passengers transported on 3,042 aircraft arrived and departed the airports of the Autonomous Region of Madeira in September this year, reflecting year-on-year rates of change of…
The Vice President of the Living Care Association, responsible for managing Lar da Bela Vista in Funchal, admitted today that those living in the home were given baths via a kettle of hot water but assured that hygiene standards had been met. In a parliamentary hearing at the Permanent Commission…
The Government will formalise the creation of a new area for research for ARDITI, confirmed, Miguel Albuquerque, this morning during the presentation of a deep-sea project. During his address, the President of Madeira urged Europe to support more research, saying that European funding is much lower than in the rest…
The Criminal Investigation Department of Madeira and the Judicial Police (PJ), have carried out the largest national drug seizure this year. A total of 14,260 kg of heroin and 9 kg of MDMA were seized; all of which were hidden inside a vehicle used by the suspect. As part of…
A homeless individual was trying to sell a puppy for 50 euros in the centre of Funchal. Natália Vieira, responsible for ANIMAD, complained and said she is following the development of the case, which has caused indignation on social networks. Natália Vieira considers that the situation is “regrettable,” due to…
The body found last Monday in Gravesend, London, indicates that it is the Portuguese nurse, Daniel Alves, who has been missing since the 5th of October. The Santana Municipal Band, which Daniel Alves had been a part of since he was 12 years old, has also expressed its grief, placing…
The coordination of the European project ‘TWILIGHTED’ is in charge of MARE-ARDITI and will be presented this Thursday, the 24th of October, at the Golden Residence Hotel, in Funchal. The opening session will be attended, among others, by the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque. The presentation of the…
The Government has approved a plan to improve learning that provides more support for foreign students, assesses reading knowledge, and recommends that mobile phones be prohibited or of limited use in schools. The “Learn More Now” plan was approved on Friday by the Council of Ministers and provides for a…
On Wednesday, the 23rd of October, the Church of the Convent of Santa Clara will be centre stage for the 13th International Organ Festival of Madeira. This event is promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Economy, Tourism, and Culture through the Regional Directorate for Culture. In a press release, performers,…
The National Health Service (SNS) pharmacists strike had a general adhesion of 92% at a national level, according to the National Union of Pharmacists (SNF). “Madeira topped the scales with a 96%” adherence, the President of the union, Henrique Reguengo, told Lusa reporters. “Pharmacists are on strike between today and…
Limits on bank fees on transfers made through payment platforms such as MB Way came into force today, after the publication of the legislation last week in the Official Gazette. Transfers via these platforms already have, by law, exempt commissions when they do not exceed 30 euros per operation, 150…