Emergency reinforcement work is due to begin in the coming days on the Praia Formosa–Socorridos promenade, near Cimentos Madeira, after signs that part of the pavement was giving way. The temporary preventive intervention is intended to reduce the risk of the suspended walkway collapsing and allow the affected section to…
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The PSP seized two firearms, ammunition, and a knife from a man in his 60s following concerns for his welfare in Santana. Police were called on Tuesday afternoon after members of the public reportedly found the man in an apparent state of intoxication and emotional distress. Those present feared that…
A German citizen, aged around 70, was found dead at his home in the municipality of Ponta do Sol after being reported missing. The alert prompted PSP officers to visit the property and break in. Inside, they discovered the man showing no signs of life. Due to the circumstances in…
New Funchal bus lanes begin tomorrow amid fears of further congestion Major traffic changes will come into force in central Funchal tomorrow, 2nd of September, including approximately 775 metres of new bus lanes, the removal of parking spaces and restrictions on pedestrian access across the Pelourinho Bridge. Funchal City Council…
‘Bem Cuidar’ project to provide certified training for 500 home care assistants. Strengthening skills, increasing professional recognition and encouraging the continued development of home care assistants are the main objectives of the fifth edition of the Bem Cuidar project. Taking place over the next three months, the initiative will provide…
A sudden levadia caught bathers by surprise at the Barreirinha Bathing Complex this afternoon, when a powerful wave swept over the pontoon and flooded the surrounding area. Several people were forced to move quickly to higher ground and out of reach of the water. The incident illustrates the unpredictable nature…
A lemon with a particularly unusual appearance has been harvested from the garden of José Pereira dos Reis in the Levada do Cavalo area and is now expected to undergo laboratory analysis at GESBA. The fruit immediately attracted attention because of its size and, above all, its extraordinary shape. It…
The Poncha Project Puts Madeira’s Lesser-Known Establishments on the Map A new community-led project is setting out to discover where the best poncha is served in Madeira, while giving greater visibility and recognition to traditional establishments away from the island’s main tourist routes. The Poncha is a personal, independent and…
The Left Bloc (BE) Madeira has called on the Regional Government to clarify how many of the 329 new care home beds planned under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) will be covered by cooperation agreements with the Madeira Social Security Institute (ISSM), and how many will be operated privately.…
Around 11 hectares of eucalyptus woodland and scrub were destroyed by the fire that broke out on Saturday night in Furneira, Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, according to an initial estimate by the Municipal Civil Protection Service. The blaze threatened several homes but caused no injuries or damage to residential…
The authorities are investigating a drone flight near Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo after aerial footage of the airport was shared on social media. DIÁRIO understands that the incident has been formally reported to the National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) and the Public Security Police (PSP) through Madeira Airport…
Regional Government President Miguel Albuquerque has once again identified golf as the principal means of attracting visitors to Porto Santo outside the traditional summer season. Speaking on Friday afternoon during the opening of Frutimade’s first fruit and vegetable shop on the island, Albuquerque said Porto Santo was experiencing a strong…
Madeira and the Azores could lose some of their power to decide how European funding is spent under a proposed overhaul of the European Union’s long-term budget. The changes are part of the European Commission’s proposed Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028–2034. However, the plans remain under negotiation and have not…
A diving team from the Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters took part in an operation to rescue an injured sea turtle at Reis Magos Beach in Caniço on Thursday morning. The turtle had reportedly been seen in the area on several occasions in recent days and was believed to be injured. After…
Thirty patients who are medically fit to leave hospital, but still require appropriate accommodation or social care, are expected to be transferred from Madeira’s hospitals into private social solidarity institutions. The measure is intended to free hospital beds for patients requiring acute medical treatment and reduce the risk of further…