PAN Madeira carried out an official visit to Porto Santo, where it met with the Mayor and visited several local institutions and infrastructures, namely the Municipal Kennel and the Porto Santo Volunteer House. The party was also in contact with the local population to survey the problems and potential of…
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In recent years, crop production in the parish of Jardim da Serra has been affected by climate change, the differing stages of the species’ phenological evolution, and persistent soil diseases that have decimated many of the region’s cherry orchards. The Regional Directorate for Agriculture and Rural Development has an experimental…
The Funchal City Council has confirmed the road changes on Saturday the 1st of March due to the Great Allegorical Carnival Parade which starts at 20:00 and on Tuesday the 4th of March (People’s Parade). The changes are: 20:00 on 28.02.2025 (Friday) to 09:00 on 02.03.2025 (Sunday). Road traffic on…
The President of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira said today that he does not know if the region has been able to learn from “past mistakes.” The statement was made at an exhibition conference ‘The water flows, the stones take…” which served to mark the 15th anniversary of the 2010…
Yesterday’s rainfall exceeded the red warning levels at two mountain weather stations. In other weather stations, the values also touched the limit of 60 mm per square metre in six hours. Up until 21:00 last night the Chão do Areeiro weather station, located at 1,500m altitude, recorded rainfall reached 147.7mm…
Given the worsening weather conditions, the Regional Civil Protection Service has made the following recommendations. • Ensure the clearance of rainwater drainage systems and removal of aggregates and other objects that may be dragged or create obstacles to the free flow of water; • Ensure adequate fastening of loose structures,…
In a statement, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has issued an orange warning for rain in Madeira. The warning is in effect between 18:00 and 21:00 tomorrow (Monday), and covers the South Coast of Madeira and the Regions Mountainous. Rain may be accompanied by thunderstorms. A…
Meteorologists from the IPMA have issued another yellow weather warning for wind and rain on Monday from 15:00 to midnight. There will be periods of rain, which may be sometimes heavy, accompanied by thunderstorms. The IPMA further states that the yellow warning could be raised to orange. Wind gusts are…
Two tourists were caught limboing under a safety rail to access a dangerous area in Calhau de São Jorge, today. The route leads to the old pier area, and is closed due to the instability of the surrounding hillside. The Public Security Police was called to the scene. This is in…
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…
The ADN considers that the application of the Land Law in the Region would facilitate the organisation of land use, promoting more efficient and sustainable urban planning, as well as establishing environmental protection zones, preserving ecosystems and natural resources. The party questions the current regional executive about the refusal to…
Following complaints from concerned citizens, PAN Madeira warns of the lack of environmental responsibility of companies in the removal of Christmas decorations. The party points out that the rip ties left on the ground in public areas represent an environmental risk as they are liable to end up in the…
A study undertaken by Portuguese researchers shows that the Selvagens islands are home to the largest colony of Cory’s Shearwaters in the Atlantic, with about 39,000 pairs on a single island. The numbers suggest that the annual growth of the bird population is around 1.45%. “It is interesting to note…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN), has confirmed in a statement, that the Levada dos Cedros (Fanal – Curral Falso) (PR 14) pedestrian route is temporarily closed, due to several landslides. Due to climatic conditions, the following routes are also closed. PR 1.3 Vereda da Encumeada PR 4…
The Madeira Liberal Initiative(IL) party has expressed its concern about the installation of solar carports in public car parks in the municipality, namely in Parque Jardim da Graça, a project recently launched by the City Council. Stating: “Although we recognize the importance of initiatives that promote sustainability and energy transition,…