Much of Europe has a broad risk of Chikungunya virus transmission, and Portugal is part of a high-risk area, warns a study by the UK’s Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. The Chikungunya virus, responsible for a debilitating tropical disease caused by the bite of infected mosquitoes, poses a “greater health…
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The Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds – SPEA BirdLife, has confirmed that it is satisfied with the decision of the Regional Government of Madeira to withdraw from the public tender for the construction of the Caminho das Ginjas, in Paúl da Serra. The SPEA statement is as follows:…
The Trapalhão Parade took to the streets today with approximately 300 people taking part. A lower figure than in previous years. Before the start of the parade, the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, admitted that the Executive will have to consult with the municipalities on the scheduling of…
The president of the Regional Government refuses to talk about abandoning the project to replace the current Estrada das Ginjas with tarmac. On the sidelines of the Trapalhão Parade, Miguel Albuquerque criticised the delay in the court process in the Ginjas project and said that they will now have to…
Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) deputy Filipe Sousa expressed condolences to the victims of the recent storms, which, over the last two weeks, have caused death, destruction, and significant damage in several regions of the country. In a press release, the parliamentarian expressed “the deepest solidarity” with families. Filipe Sousa argues…
The Regional Government has given up the contract for the construction of the Ginjas-Paul da Serra Path, in São Vicente. The decision was taken at the last Government Council, but was not included in the deliberations made public at the end of the meeting at Quinta Vigia. The resolution, which…
I have friends who moved from Madeira Island to Àgueda, last year. The town lies near Aveiro which is between Lisbon and Porto. This is their report, Ursula Hahn This year, we’ve seen so few hours of sunshine that you could count them on one hand, but instead we’ve had…
The Madeira Theme Park is hosting its traditional Carnival programme, highlighting Madeiran traditions while creating moments of conviviality and entertainment for families, schools, and visitors. Between traditional thematic exhibitions, a children’s parade, and gastronomic delights, the initiative reinforces the infrastructure as a space for living culture. The programme starts today,…
The Forest Police and the Fire Department started a search and rescue operation on the Pináculo and Folhadal route, in São Vicente, at 18:30 last night. According to JM, two tourists got lost in a hard-to-reach area after leaving the marked path and were unable to find their way back…
The PS Parliamentary Group has accused the Regional Government of negligence in failing to implement various measures to ensure safety on pedestrian routes, stressing that sole responsibility for situations of risk cannot be attributed to those using the routes. Reacting to the alert issued today by the Public Security Police,…
This year, the Casa do Povo do Faial celebrates the 35th edition of the Cherimoya Exhibition, between the 28th of February and March the 1st. The event will be held at the Casa do Povo, and registration is open until the 13th of this month. At the time of registration,…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) says that the frontal swells associated with depression Leonardo will affect the weather in the archipelago of Madeira until Friday, the 6th of February, especially the western part of the island of Madeira, becoming more intense and widespread throughout the archipelago from…
MarFrente has confirmed that the promenade between Areeiro beach and Câmara de Lobos is closed, due to strong sea agitation, and entry into this area is forbidden. Restrictions are expected to remain in place until the end of the week, with sea conditions worsening on Thursday and Friday. The Madeira…
Depression Leonardo is expected to affect the archipelago of Madeira between February 3rd and 6th, bringing intense winds, precipitation, and significant sea agitation. According to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), the depression is expected to be centered at 49° North and 26° West on February the 4th,…
Huge waves affected two areas of the parish of Paul do Mar today. According to the Parish Council, the swell caused several damages to a vehicle and a recreational vessel in the port of Quebrada. At the Lagos site, waves broke over the walls and flooded nearby homes. Responding to…