The second helicopter promised to strengthen Madeira’s firefighting capacity will not arrive this summer. Miguel Albuquerque confirmed this morning that the process is still awaiting the signature of the Minister of National Defence before the Portuguese Air Force can proceed with the tender. “We signed the protocols in July. At…
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The Portuguese Air Force’s Manoeuvre Aerodrome No. 3 (AM3) will hold a charity walk in Porto Santo on Saturday, the 5th of September, in support of the island’s Casa do Voluntário. The walk will depart from Largo da Câmara Municipal and is open to everyone. Participants are asked to register…
The presence, yesterday afternoon, of a Portuguese Air Force helicopter operating off the coast of Garajau aroused the curiosity of many people, leading to several reports and images shared on social networks. According to what DIÁRIO learned from the commander of the Maritime Zone of Madeira, Bruno Teles, it was…
The Funchal City Council has begun the second phase of conservation and restoration work on the Monument to the Fallen of the Great War (1914-1918), located on Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses. Following an initial phase focused on cleaning and general conservation of the sculpture, the municipality has…
A Super Puma helicopter (AS32) of the Spanish Air Force landed at Madeira International Airport today for a technical stopover before continuing its journey to the Azores. According to DIÁRIO, the aircraft arrived at 11:34, coming from Gran Canaria, having taken off from Las Palmas. The stay in Madeira is…
Funchal is set to become a focal point for international security innovation this week as it hosts the fifth edition of AuxDefense, the World Conference on Advanced Materials for Defence. Taking place from Wednesday to Friday at the VidaMar Resort Hotel, the event brings together a diverse assembly of researchers,…
An expert report commissioned by the Central Court of Criminal Investigation (TCIC) has concluded that the NRP Mondego was in a “generalised state of structural and functional degradation, with a direct impact on safety,” according to a report published today by Correio da Manhã. According to the newspaper, the findings…
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…
Yesterday, the 27th, the Portuguese Navy rescued four crew members from a vessel whose engines had failed 130 nautical miles (240 kilometers) north of Madeira. According to a statement, the alert was received at 11:45 pm on Sunday, the 26th of April 26, through the Funchal Maritime Search and Rescue…
The defence of the three Navy soldiers accused of violating state secrecy asked today, on the first day of the trial, for the removal of the military judge from the judges’ panel, but the request was denied. The panel responsible for the trial of the three Navy soldiers who are…
“Nação Valente”, by João Annes, was presented on Wednesday afternoon in Funchal, at a ceremony held at the Savoy Palace Hotel. The session was attended by the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, as well as several figures linked to regional culture, in addition to senior officials in the…
The seamen who refused to board the Ship of the Portuguese Republic (NRP) Mondego allege, in a request sent to the court, that the Navy is preparing to replace the two engines of the ship, causing “the definitive destruction of the last traces of evidence.” In the document, the thirteen…
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,…
The Military Band of the Military Zone of Madeira will host its Christmas Solidarity Concert at the Cathedral Church of Funchal tomorrow, the 18th of December. The concert will include several regional and national choirs and soloist Cláudia Sousa. The free concert starts at 21:00 and will bring together around…
The remaining five individuals involved in the ‘Renascer’ operation were remanded in custody after their first court hearing this afternoon. They will remain at the Cancela Prison until their trial. Yesterday afternoon, the suspects arrived at Funchal Marina aboard a Navy boat under heavy guard. Security was managed by the…