A foreign national may be lost in the Fanal area, and a search operation is underway to try to locate him. According to DIÁRIO, the alert was raised by the man’s mother at 15:30. The young man’s phone apparently triggered the SOS system, and a message was sent to his…
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Four people were injured and three vehicles destroyed after a rockslide struck the São Vicente–Porto Moniz expressway in Seixal on the afternoon of the 20th of August. Rocks and earth fell onto the road, striking several vehicles and forcing the expressway to close immediately. Initial reports indicated that at least…
Independent Funchal councillors Luís Filipe Santos and Jorge Afonso Freitas have questioned whether the city’s ambitions for internationalisation are compatible with the tourism growth strategy pursued by the regional and municipal governments. Their criticism follows statements made during Funchal City Day by the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture,…
An inspection of rent-a-car companies operating at Madeira Airport took place on the morning of the 20th of August. The operation covered the rental desks inside the terminal’s arrivals area, as well as vehicles and activities outside the building. Inspectors checked documentation relating to the companies, their operations and their…
Madeira is among the most expensive regions in Portugal for rental housing, with properties advertised at an average of €22 per square metre per month, according to the latest data from Imovirtual. The figures, based on apartment and villa listings published during the past three months, place Madeira level with…
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The Portuguese Labour Party (PTP) has called on the Regional Government to clarify whether residents without their own bank accounts can receive reimbursements through Madeira’s Territorial Continuity Mechanism, formerly known as the Social Mobility Allowance. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party claimed that some beneficiaries are being prevented…
The cost of Madeira’s basket of 26 essential food products fell to €77.57 in August, a decrease of €4.96, or 6%, compared with July’s figure of €82.53. According to the Regional Secretariat for the Economy, this is the lowest CabazRAM value recorded since April, when the basket cost €84.12, and…
The Original White Festival – Festa Branca 2026 returns to Quinta Calaça, at Clube Naval do Funchal, on the 12th of September, following the success of last year’s sold-out event. Beginning at 18:00, the celebration promises an atmospheric evening of music, food and entertainment beside the Atlantic. The event is…
The President of Caniço Parish Council, Milton Teixeira, has warned about the deteriorating condition of the Cristo Rei monument in Garajau and called for cooperation between the relevant authorities to secure its restoration. The JPP mayor visited the monument on Wednesday, accompanied by Santa Cruz Mayor Élia Ascensão, JPP secretary-general…
The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, has promulgated legislation restricting the concealment of the face in public spaces, commonly referred to as the “burqa law.” In a statement, Belém Palace acknowledged that the legislation concerns “a matter of great social and cultural sensitivity” in which it is extremely…
Tourists continue to ignore safety signs at the Guindaste Viewpoint in Faial, despite repeated warnings about the dangers posed by the cliff edge. Photographs sent to the local press show dozens of visitors walking along a narrow strip of land overlooking the sea, even though signs clearly prohibit pedestrian access…
Funchal City Council will celebrate the 518th anniversary of the city with a free ABBA tribute concert at Santa Catarina Park on Thursday, August the 20th at 21:30. The Madeira Classical Orchestra will perform alongside ABBA Real Tribute under the direction of conductor Mikica Jevtić. Organisers promise a spectacular programme…
The president of Paul do Mar Parish Council, Paulo Rodrigues, has clarified the situation at Praia da Quebrada after a woman and child reportedly came into contact with a sea anemone. In a social media post, Rodrigues expressed his sympathy for those affected but stressed that sea anemones are not…
A 19-year-old girl was injured this afternoon after being swept away by a wave at Praia Formosa, in Funchal. The young woman suffered some abrasions on her body and was assisted by the Funchal Firefighters, who were called to the scene. After receiving pre-hospital care, the young woman was transported…