From the 3rd to the 11th of October, the Portuguese Army will conduct the Celulex Exercise, in Vendas Novas. The exercise aims to test the use of Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Nuclear Defence Element, in a joint, combined, and interagency environment. Lieutenant Colonel Hélder Parcelas, a spokesman for the Army,…
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The President of Chega has said that two of the citizens murdered in Lisbon were candidates for the party in Alenquer and that he will report “sharing and information” to the authorities, despite not having any evidence of political motivations. Speaking to journalists at the Assembly of the Republic, André…
The hunting season has started very badly. On the first day, several dogs were deliberately poisoned in Paul da Serra. Unfortunately, many of them died. The complaint was made to JM-FM by the President of the Association of Hunters of Madeira and Porto Santo, Fernando Cabeceiro, whose dog was also…
The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) considers Madeira “as the champion of high prices.” This was their analysis after speaking to members of the public in Ribeira Brava which, according to the party, shared their concerns over increases in the cost of living.” Party leader, Ricardo Lume said that “throughout the…
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment, Rafaela Fernandes, was with the President of the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN), Manuel Filipe this morning in Paul da Serra on what was the first day of hunting in the Region. On the occasion, she learned about the Forestry…
Manuel Pedro, President of the Municipal Assembly of Câmara de Lobos, was the first to take the pulpit in the solemn session of the 189th anniversary of the municipality. From there he discussed the weaknesses of the parish in the face of the risk of natural disasters and the difficulties…
The President of the Administration of Ports of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (APRAM, SA), Paula Cabaço, states as a major objective for the near future of the Association that brings together the port authorities of Madeira, Azores, Canary Islands, and Cape Verde, the creation of a new cruise tourist…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), registered a 2.4 magnitude earthquake this morning off the northeast coast of Madeira. The quake occurred at 05:47 at a depth of 45 kilometers. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The decision to apply a fee of three euros on seven routes in the Madeiran forest as of January represents a significant source of revenue. In 2022, local newspaper JM reported that fifteen thousand people a week walked on three park routes. If this remains so, the fees could mean…
October marks the celebration of World Animal Day (4th of October), and to celebrate the event, the band Akoustic Junkies joins forces with the Coffee Museum and Esound to hold the first edition of OKTOBERPET, a solidarity event with the aim of raising funds for the Association Ajuda a Alimentar…
Today, the European Commission gave Portugal two months to comply with the new European Union (EU) Digital Services Law, applicable to digital platforms, arguing that the country has not yet appointed coordinators or defined rules for sanctions. In a statement, the EU said: “Today, the European Commission decided to send…
In a press release issued by the Porto Santo Line, they confirm that they will be running an additional service on the 13th and 20th of October. The schedules will be as follows: 13/10/2024 Funchal – Porto Santo: 08:00 and 16:30 (extra) Porto Santo – Funchal: 13:00 (extra) and 21:00…
The prices of houses for rent in the Autonomous Region of Madeira rose by 4.4% in September compared to the same month of the previous year. According to the idealista price index, renting a house in the region had a cost of 13.8 euros per square metre (euros/m2) at the…
Three people died yesterday following a shooting that took place in Lisbon, with the suspects of the shooting fleeing towards Santa Apolónia station, a PSP source told the Lusa agency. According to the same source, at 13:25 the Public Security Police (PSP) received information that shots had been fired on…
The Municipality of Câmara de Lobos installed 29 new lights in the downtown area, as part of a pilot project of the LIFE Natura@night Project. This initiative, coordinated by the Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds – SPEA, is part of the Macaronesian Alliance for the Reduction of Light…