The Parish Council of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is promoting a special open-air cinema session at the Santa Luzia Gardens on Saturday, the 27th of September at 21:00. Admission is free, as is the use of individual headphones.  For the first time, the space hosts a “silent cinema” experience,…
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Marta Sofia, the Livre party candidate, proposes a “renaturalization” of Funchal through a comprehensive approach that emphasises urban nature as a key factor for enhancing the city’s quality of life and resilience. Her goal is to create a greener, more sustainable city prepared for climate change challenges. “Funchal has enormous…
Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP)’s candidacy for the Funchal City Council focuses on showcasing Funchal as a standout Atlantic city with unique potential for the global scientific community in marine studies. It also emphasises promoting underwater diving, a growing sector, and enhancing ocean literacy for the wider public. Through a statement,…
Today was the last day of summer and was marked by heavy rain. The main emphasis was on Pico do Areeiro, where 11.1 litres per square metre fell in one hour (mm/1h), a value that reached the IPMA yellow warning criterion. The rainfall was mainly in the highlands and on…
The seismographs of the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA), yesterday detected a 2.6 magnitude earthquake off the east coast of Madeira at 16:19. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km. Samantha gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
A naked photo shoot involving a woman last week has caused condemnation by the municipality. Although it was not known if the photo shoot was amateur or professional, it certainly created a lot of comments from beach users. When contacted by reporters, the Municipality of Machico confirmed that it was…
The Public Security Police (PSP) confirms a 73% increase in school crime. After three years of relative peace within school premises, 45 criminal occurrences have been registered so far this year. During a political meeting, the PS-Madeira warned of the urgent need to prevent and combat indiscipline and insecurity in…
The mayor of Santa Cruz, Élia Ascension, today challenged the Government to acquire CafĂ© RelĂłgio during her speech at the solemn session marking the 31st anniversary of Camacha’s elevation to village status. “I remember the state of degradation of the CafĂ©, and today I am issuing a challenge to the…
Three tourists were identified today by the Forest Police Corps as they walked along a closed section of the PR1 – Vereda do Areeiro, which connects Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo, confirmed the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN). According to a statement, visitors ignored the no entrance…
The Regional Nucleus of Quercus da Madeira has expressed “deep concern” about the situation in Fanal, denouncing what it describes as the “slow death of this extraordinary natural heritage.” In a statement signed by the President of the Regional Nucleus of Madeira, Elsa AraĂşjo, the environmental association warns that “these…
The candidacy of the Unitary Democratic Coalition (CDU) for the Funchal City Council warned of the impacts “of touristification” in the Madeiran capital. In a press statement, Paula Almeida, candidate nominated by the Ecologist Party ‘The Greens’, highlighted that, although tourism is an essential part of the regional economy, its…
Two defendants have been identified as causing the August 2024 fire that destroyed more than 5,100 hectares in Madeira, including Laurissilva areas, and which lasted for 13 days. The confirmation was given to JM by the PJ coordinator in the Region, JosĂ© Matos, who stressed that these defendants are already…
A couple, allegedly tourists, were caught this morning hanging out washing on an improvised washing line strung up between two trees at the Fundoa roundabout, Funchal. In the images sent to JM, it is possible to see the car parked at the roundabout and several pieces of clothing hanging from…
The Regional Civil Protection Service issued a bad weather warning this afternoon. In a statement, the IPMA forecasts heavy rain tomorrow, with intense and frequent showers occurring tomorrow afternoon (Sunday) and early Monday morning. As part of their security measures, the IPMA recommends that all drainage systems should be unobstructed;…
Chega’s candidate for the Funchal City Council today denounced the existence of 19 immigrants living in a 3-bedroom apartment located on Rua da Vargem, in the parish of SĂŁo Martinho. In a statement, the party considers this to be a serious attack on public health and human dignity, accusing the…