Three tourists were rescued from Fajã da Nogueira this afternoon by the crew of the Regional Civil Protection Service helicopter.
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At 11:16 this morning, the IPMA - The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea recorded a 2.8 earthquake off the northeast coast of Porto Santo.
The Tourist Train, a service offered by NATURNORTE, returns on the 1st of March. This year they are offering two routes. Wednesdays are reserved for the Historical Itinerary, departing from the village of São Vicente at 10:30 am, while on Saturdays at 15:00, they embark for NATOUR (nature + tour).
This year, many of the municipalities have been celebrating carnival with their own carnival procession, and among them was the parish of São Gonçalo.
The Regional Command of PSP Madeira has confirmed that following an investigation into drug trafficking, four men were arrested on the 9th of February in the municipalities of Funchal and São Vicente.
This show promises a moment of celebration and fun, where the public is invited to join the musicians, in a wheel that celebrates the joy of Carnival.
The Municipality of Funchal has confirmed that the stretch of road between Rotunda da Vitória and Rua do Arieiro will be conditioned from tomorrow, the 23rd of February until the 31st of March due to pavement work.
Horários do Funchal issued a statement today advising all its customers that it will be offering a reduced service tomorrow, the 23rd of February, on its urban and inter-urban routes due to a Workers Plenary by the SNMOT-National Drivers and Other Workers Union.
Researchers from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (FCUP) are studying the microbiota of wheat. Through cereal fermentation, they hope to create a new food that can match the health benefits and flavours of the original cereal.
After stating that the President of Madeira's comments that the Regional Government intends to sell the Dr Nélio Mendonça Hospital once the new hospital is opened a 'Carnival joke,' the People's Monarchy Party (PPM) has gone on to propose that the building be used as a senior citizen facility.
According to a press release issued today by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), the dust haze and high temperatures we are currently experiencing will remain until Thursday when the weather is expected to change and become colder as further snow is expected.
Rice, coffee grounds, apple husks, and plastic bottles are examples of the "new generation of products" used in the Portuguese footwear industry, which is to be assumed as an international reference in the development of sustainable solutions.
Marking a year on from when Russia invaded Ukraine, a demonstration will be held on the 24th of February as the people of Ukraine ask for continued support in their fight for freedom.
Miguel Albuquerque was pleased today with Binter's decision to extend their inter-island contract, which will be formally signed on Thursday, the 23rd of February.
All finance offices will be closed tomorrow, the 21st of February due to Carnival.