The Portuguese search and rescue team operating in Turkey during the aftermath of the February earthquakes were decorated today in Ankara, by Turkish President Recep Erdogan, revealed the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC).
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A cyclist 'ventured' onto the highway this evening on the Cancela junction. The unusual situation surprised and worried drivers, especially as this is a traffic offence.
The CDU (United Democratic Coalition) promoted a political initiative this morning in Praia Formosa, where the Municipal Deputy, Herlanda Amado, spoke of what she considers to be the "destruction" of the coastline of the municipality of Funchal.
More than 40 national and international researchers, managers, and technicians, are part of a scientific expedition to the Selvagens Islands, which began yesterday, the 23rd of April, and lasts until the 2nd of May.
A man residing in Lugar de Baixo placed himself on top of a sunlounger in the middle of the road, protesting against the excessive road tarmacking noise affecting local populations over the last several days.
Between the 18th and the 21st of April, the Directorate for Combating Sea Pollution held a Sea Pollution Clean-up training course in Funchal.
World Earth Day was celebrated on the 22nd of April, and the PAN party - People, Animals, and Nature - Madeira launched a challenge to the population to think and reflect that: "We are only 6 years and 91 days from environmental collapse."
The Municipality of Funchal, in partnership with the Commercial and Industrial Association of Funchal – Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Madeira (ACIF), will launch the "Funchal in Flower" Window Contest, which aims to boost local commerce and stimulate economic activity, by encouraging the decoration of windows and/or facades, rewarding the best spring season related decorations.
This year, the Flower Festival represents an investment of 940,940 euros, and Madeira will have the best hotel occupancy since 2018 announced the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Culture.
PAN - People, Animals, and Nature Party advocate the creation of a metropolitan police force as a way to combat insecurity, which they believe would "give people back the security they need."
Last Sunday, the 16th of April, 50 people, mostly foreign residents, took part in a clean-up operation in the Old Town, Funchal.
This morning, Funchal was buzzing with hundreds of motorbikes as motorcyclists met in the middle of Funchal before embarking on a bike ride to Calheta.
Taking to its Facebook page, a spokesperson for the Cathedral - Sé do Funchal, has confirmed that entry fees are not charged to visit, pray or attend Mass at this religious monument.
A couple of canyoners were caught this afternoon attempting a death defying descent at the Caminho da Furna à Meia Légua, Ribeira Brava.
Reports came in late this afternoon at SANAS, the Maritime Police and the Regional Command of Relief Operations (CROS), using a drone, were searching for a Swedish tourist aged between 40 and 50 years old who disappeared after being knocked off a rock by a wave into the sea around Seixal.
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