Portugal fell nine places in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index and obtained its worst result ever. The failing was, “particularly driven by the perception of abuse in public office for private benefits,” in cases such as ‘Operation Influencer’. The Transparency International index, published since 2012 and in which Portugal has…
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Total exports from Madeira-based companies last year increased by 6.1% compared to 2023 valuing around 372 million euros. In turn, imports stood at 273.8 million euros in 2024 (0.2% more than in the previous year), which translates into a positive balance of trade in the Region’s foreign trade balance, in…
A minor earthquake was picked up this morning, off the south coast of the Desertas at 01:49, registering 1.7 on the Richter Scale. This is the second earthquake in two days, as yesterday, seismographs at the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea registered a 1.9 magnitude earthquake off the northwest…
The CDS today reaffirmed its proposal, to “convert the Dr. NĂ©lio Mendonça Hospital into a support unit for the elderly, when the new Hospital da Madeira becomes operational. This they say, is a commonsense solution, as many abandoned schools on the island have been transformed into day centres, night shelters,…
ADN Madeira has once again criticized the stance of the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, regarding the tourism sector. According to the party, Albuquerque “boasts” about the increase in overnight stays in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, but “systematically ignores” the workers who make this growth possible. The…
As part of an initiative with the CEPAM – Conservatory School of Professional Arts of Madeira, MadeiraShopping will host six weekly concerts at 11:30 am, between February and May. Admission to the concerts is free. The concerts are: 15th of February – Guitar Ensemble. Ist of March – Combo Jazz…
From now on it will be possible to make Social Security payments via bank transfer. This is made possible due to the printed individual IBAN printed on the document. This, says a Social Security Institute (ISS) spokesperson will make the payment process easier and more efficient. “For each payment document…
A Monte toboggan team were involved in an incident on Monday during a descent on the Caminho do Monte. Except for a frightening couple of minutes no one was hurt. It was stressed afterwards, that the rain had made the already glass like road slippery, causing one of the team…
Between 1,500 and 2,000 Luso-Venezuelans, most with links to Madeira, are in danger of deportation from the US, after Donald Trump’s administration announced the end of temporary protection status for immigrants. Daniel Ferreira, President of the Portuguese Club of Miami, admits to media outlet, JM, that many Portuguese residents will…
The PS wants to know what plan is drawn up by the Regional Government to face a possible outbreak of dengue. This is in light of the dengue virus being detected in an ‘Aedes aegypti’ mosquito in a monitoring trap located in Funchal. Marta Freitas, through a statement, reiterated her…
A fire broke out on the terrace of the Hotel Castanheiro this morning at 00:36. Luckily a local resident spotted the fire, allegedly caused by a short circuit, and notified the emergency services. A hotel employee managed to control the fire using a fire extinguisher while waiting for Madeiran Volunteer…
Last year, the PSP Central command answered 117,521 calls, 19% less than in 2023, of which 87,826 were false (26% less than in 2023). According to the Regional Command of Madeira, 10,552 calls were classified as non-emergencies (19% less than in 2023). “The average waiting time for service was 10…
Joy4rent Lda has introduced its new vessel ‘SeaYou’. The company intends to create a ‘maritime bus’ service between Calheta (Porto de Recreio) and Caniçal (Quinta do Lorde), with a stopover in Funchal (Pier 8). If all goes well the company is hoping to run a service to Porto Santo in…
The leader of the PS/Madeira has guaranteed that if the PS is in government, an agricultural reserve will be created in the Region. A way, explained Paulo CafĂ´fo, to ensure that the most fertile land is destined for the maintenance and enhancement of agriculture and, at the same time, to…
The Forestry Police caught two tourists walking along the closed section of the PR Classified Route – Vereda do Areeiro today. This route connects Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo. In an official statement, the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Fisheries clarified that, in this specific situation, the no entry signs…