Warnings from leading figures in Madeira’s tourism industry have reignited concerns that the recurring disruption caused by strong winds at Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport is becoming more than an inconvenience for travellers. Industry representatives now fear that the continuing operational difficulties could begin to affect the Region’s economy, airline confidence…
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The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) has called for greater public transparency over the New Hospital of Madeira, expressing concern about rising construction costs, delays to the project and how the remaining work will be funded. The concerns were raised by a delegation from the PCP’s Regional Directorate during a meeting…
The Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges seeking the application of a security measure for a dangerous offender deemed not criminally responsible against the 32-year-old man suspected of killing his mother in March this year at the home they shared in Água de Pena, in the municipality of Machico. According…
One in ten residents in Madeira aged between 18 and 74 regularly provides care for a dependent family member aged 15 or over, a higher proportion than the national average of 7.1%. The figures were released this Wednesday by the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM) as part of…
Madeira’s world-famous New Year’s Eve fireworks display will feature a total of 59 launch stations this year, according to a resolution approved by the Regional Government. The plan, detailing the locations of the fireworks launch points across Madeira and Porto Santo, was published on Tuesday in the Official Journal of…
A 50-year-old Swiss man died this afternoon after feeling ill while snorkeling near Cais do Sardinha, in Ponta de São Lourenço. According to the National Maritime Authority, an SOS was received at 16:29 through the Regional Civil Protection Service of Madeira, and elements of the Local Command of the Maritime…
Two bathers suffered minor injuries this morning after being bitten by a fur seal near the bathing area of Praia Formosa, in Funchal, leading authorities to temporarily suspend access to the sea. Following the incident, the lifeguard immediately instructed all swimmers to leave the water and prevented further bathing as…
The REAGIR party claims that recent statements by the Regional Secretary for Inclusion, Labour and Youth regarding the creation of intermediate care units, increased home support and a review of the Informal Caregiver Statute confirm long-standing criticisms of the Regional Government’s approach to the ageing population. In a statement, the…
VIALITORAL has announced that, due to resurfacing works, it will be necessary to close the exit slip road on Junction 10 of the Expressway at the Santo António junction, in the Ribeira Brava–Machico direction. The closure will take place overnight on Thursday, the 9th of July, between 21:00 and 07:00…
ARDITI – the Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation is promoting a scientific campaign in Porto Santo between the 3rd and 14th of July 2026, dedicated to the study of the island’s coastal marine ecosystems. The initiative continues the Madeira Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Programme (BioMa), which…
The re-edition of the guidebooks for the Convent of Santa Clara, the Cathedral of Funchal, and the Chapel of Corpo Santo reflects the Regional Government’s ongoing strategy to preserve and promote Madeira’s religious heritage. This was highlighted on Tuesday by Eduardo Jesus, the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment, and Culture,…
The Public Security Police (PSP) are investigating an alleged hit-and-run that occurred during the early hours of Saturday morning on Avenida do Infante, in Funchal. Initial enquiries point to the possibility that the driver deliberately directed the vehicle towards a group of young people before driving off following the incident.…
Nurses from Medicine Ward 3 at Marmeleiros Hospital have submitted a request for exemption from responsibility to the Order of Nurses and the administration of SESARAM, claiming they lack the necessary conditions to ensure safe, high-quality nursing care. The complaint was released today by Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP), which says…
This morning (Monday, the 6th of July), Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo showed signs of struggle as incoming flights created a massive queue at passport control, following the arrival of several flights from the United Kingdom, according to passenger reports. One of the affected travellers told DIÁRIO that the…
The PSP will border and customs control at Madeira International Airport with new specialised agents, as part of the national distribution of 367 police officers who have recently completed border control training. The new staff will start a two-week operational training on Monday, and in addition to the 170 agents…