The Parish Council of Caniço started its ‘Christmas baskets’ operation this week, continuing an annual tradition. The Christmas baskets are purchased with Council funds, sponsorships from the padel courts, and donations from some of the local municipality’s partners. “With this synergy, the Parish Council demonstrates its solidarity spirit and counts…
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A notice posted on the door of the PSD-Madeira headquarters, on Rua dos Netos, has been removed. On a sheet of white paper were the words “Closed for refurbishment” and an orange flame. The message, however, is being seen as provocative given the current internal strife within the PSD. According…
According to data released today by the National Statistics Institute (INE), in November 2024, the median value of bank appraisals on housing in Madeira stood at 2,040 euros per square metre, registering an increase of 1.5% compared to the previous month (i.e., 30 euros more) and an increase of 19.2%…
The Court of Auditors (TdC) will deliver tomorrow to the President of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, JosĂ© Manuel Rodrigues, the opinions on the accounts of the Autonomous Region and the Legislative Assembly of Madeira for 2023. “The ceremony will take place at 3:30 pm in the Assembly Legislative Assembly…
The trial of one of the most complex drug cases in Madeira ended this afternoon in the court of Funchal (Building 2000), with the conviction of the 19 defendants and two car trading companies. Furthermore, immediate sentencing was handed down to eleven of the defendants. Presided over by a panel…
The Union of Workers in Hospitality, Tourism, Food, Services and Similar Establishments of the Autonomous Region of Madeira has scheduled industrial action on the 30th, 31 of December, and the 1st of January 2025. However, trade unionist Adolfo Freitas informed reporters that if they reach a consensus with employers for…
Celebrating the spirit of the Christmas season, Madeira’s Military Band will host a festive concert at 21:00 on Thursday the 19th of December at the SĂ© Cathedral, Funchal. In a press release from the Army, they state that through music, the Army is always aware that there are many living…
The current air pollution phenomenon is caused by a mass of air carrying suspended dust from the deserts of North Africa. The Directorate-General for Health recommends the population avoid prolonged exertion and exposure and limit outdoor physical activity. This pollutant (inhalable particles) adversely affects human health, especially the most vulnerable,…
History was made at the Regional Assembly yesterday morning, the 17th of December 2024. The motion of censure presented by Chega has been approved. The action of opposition in the Autonomous Region of Madeira has dismissed the Regional Government. Chega, PS, JPP, PAN, and IL have thus united against the…
The Secretary of State for Infrastructure today, highlighted the Government of the Republic’s commitment to the improvement of aviation in Portugal. Hugo EspĂrito Santo, who came to Madeira to deliver the new wind detection system at the Region’s Airports, admitted that the winds affected four percent of the passengers who,…
On the 23rd of December, Market Night will return to its traditional roots. The mayor presented the plan that takes into account the thousands of people who flock into the Old Town for a night of last-minute shopping, carol singing, and being together. It will also be well policed confirmed…
On the 12th of December, the Regional Civil Protection Service, IP-RAM, received a visit from a German Fire and Rescue Services specialist and lecturer, interested in learning about the operational model of the Integrated Communications Center (CIC) and the Medical Emergency Transport and Rescue Service (STAT). During the session, the…
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment announced that the financial support granted to animal associations, through programme contracts signed in 2024, totals approximately 260 thousand euros. According to a government note, this amount is “intended to reinforce the work carried out by these entities and reflects the Regional…
The Vamos Lá Madeira Association was contacted yesterday, around 12:00 pm, to rescue three cats found in a rubbish bin on Estrada dos Marmeleiros, in Monte. The animals had been shut inside a cardboard box sealed with duct tape. The complaint that reached local newspaper, JM, via Instagram, reports that…
SANAS Madeira was alerted yesterday morning to help an amateur fishing vessel anchored in Santa Cruz. “With the swell and strong wind, the Santa Cruz Lifeguard Station was asked to help rescue the beleaguered vessel and it was hoped that they would be able to tow the fishing boat to…