The Seismic Network Station of the Madeira Archipelago registered a 2.4 magnitude earthquake at 02:57 this morning. The earthquake, as indicated by the Portuguese Institute of Atmposphere and Sea was located at the Madeira Tore and had a depth of 10 km. The Madeira Tore is an underwater platform that…
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A tent at the Pináculo Viewpoint visible from the road amazed motorists and public transport passengers alike this morning. Again, this highlights the total disregard some tourists have for our island and the population at large, especially as this, as are so many, an unauthorised overnight stay. Local newspaper, JM,…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN), has updated the status of some of their walks, this includes routes that are now partially passable. According to a press release, in the case of PR 2 Vereda do Urzal, the route is passable from Lombo do Urzal to km 6.2; PR 17…
In a press release, the sole deputy of political party, PAN, emphasises the position adopted by the Secretariat of the Environment in the authorisation granted for a private event in the protected area of Fanal. MĂłnica Freitas says it is an “irresponsible” attitude and stresses that Madeirans have a duty…
An earthquake registering 2.2 on the Richter scale was recorded yesterday afternoon, at the ‘Madeira-Tore,’ an underwater elevation that connects the island of Madeira to the Tore seamount. According to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km, on Saturday the…
Madeira will use drones to reforest hard-to-reach areas affected by the fires in August. The information released by the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation, reveals negotiations with a company to speed up the process and take advantage of the first rains. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The Public Security Police (PSP) and two teams from the Volunteer Firefighters of Câmara de Lobos (BVCL) were activated on Sunday to search for a man who was reported missing in the FajĂŁ das Galinhas area. According to media outlet, JM, he was one of the few individuals who insisted…
Ireneu Barreto, Representative of the Republic for the Region, says that we cannot ignore the tragedy of the fires that devastated the Region, saying that it is necessary to focus on prevention and that the debate has to be more technical than political. In his speech at the solemn session…
Following the absence of the President of the Regional Government at the parliamentary hearing on the fires, the Secretary-General of the JPP, Élvio Sousa accuses Miguel Albuquerque of being “afraid” to go to parliament and admit the truth. Taunting, Élvio Sousa, asks the President this: “Are you afraid to go…
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, and the Regional Secretary, Pedro Fino, visited the Santo da Serra Golf Course yesterday to discuss and view the new installation/construction of a photovoltaic plant, which will allow the golf centre to become energy self-reliant. Energy created by the 48 photovoltaic panels…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has confirmed that two classified walking routes will re-open tomorrow (3rd of September): PR9- Levada do CaldeirĂŁo Verde and PR18- Levada do Rei. Due care and attention should be given while walking along these or any other levada/pedestrian routes. Samantha Gannon info…
Businessman Mário Ferreira, the largest Portuguese cruise operator, is receptive to setting up a “serious and credible” ferry operation between Madeira and the mainland. He considers that a regular maritime connection to the mainland “makes perfect sense,” but places some conditions for the operation to be successful, namely having two…
So far, the fires have affected 5,116 hectares, 139 ha of which are Laurissilva. During a press conference at the auditorium at Campo da Barca, Manuel Filipe, President of the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation confirmed that 32% of the burnt area was just scrubland. Furthermore, Manuel Filipe confirms…
Horários do Funchal, has confirmed that it will resume its shuttle bus service to Pico do Areeiro from tomorrow, Monday the 2nd of September, following the partial reopening of the pedestrian walk between Pico do Areerio and Ninho da Manta. The bus timetable is as follows: Funchal Centre – Pico…
Reacting to complaints posted on social networks, accompanied by photographs that showed pimples and spots spread on the skin of bathers who recently frequented Calheta beach, Aleixo Abreu, Environmental Councilor for the Municipality of Calheta, states that the Blue Flagged beach is constantly monitored by law for the quality of…