The Free Party (Livre) warns of the “irreversible degradation” to which Fanal, one of the most emblematic places in the Laurissilva, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is subject. “I can’t remain silent in the face of the images that are reaching me of what is happening in Fanal,” said Marta…
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The candidate of Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) for the leadership of the Municipality of Calheta defended, today, a specific plan to preserve the authenticity of the Rabaçal area, protect endemic species, and take care of the safety of residents and visitors to the island. BasĂlio Santos says that the organisation…
The non-governmental organisation (NGO) Social Democratic Association for the Environment, Earth and Ocean went public on Monday, accusing the JPP of siding with the PSD over the Curral das Freitas cable car project. The NGO accuses the JPP of populism and political alignment with a regime, which does not actually…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) advises that due to maintenance and road clearing on the ParedĂŁo Forest Road between Eira do Serrado and the Viewpoint, it is necessary to close the road temporarily. This closure is expected to last until Sunday, the 7th of September. “Given the…
The PS candidate for the Presidency of the Municipality of Machico, Hugo Marques, announced the party’s objective of creating new car access and building a car park next to Praia da Maiata, in Porto da Cruz, to provide the necessary infrastructure needed to cope with high tourism demands. Hugo Marques,…
On Saturday, the 30th of August, between 10:00 and 12:00, the Funchal Ecological Park will host one of its Saturday at the Park sessions. This month’s topic is dedicated to the traditional uses of Madeiran plants. According to the Funchal City Council, plants have always played a fundamental role in…
The CDU promoted a new political initiative this morning against the privatisation of the coast, as part of its candidacy for the municipal elections. Ana Paula Almeida, second candidate for the Funchal City Council, warned of the difficulties experienced by the local population in accessing the sea. Citing recent statements…
The Funchal City Council (CMF) is expected to present its ‘2026 Strategic Plan for the Accessibility and Quality of Public Space,’ a project of the Strategic Planning Division of the Department of Planning and Planning that aims to promote and create quality public spaces. This plan will be developed in…
A man suspected of being responsible for a fire that occurred this afternoon, in the Pedregal area of Ponta do Pargo, was detained by the PSP, with the support of the Forest Police. As JM reported, the fire was brought under control by three firefighting units, and the intervention of…
 The figures are not surprising as DREM (Statistics Institute) has regularly updated the media with data proving that deaths far outweigh live births. Due to a decline in the population, there will be 1,301 fewer students attending the new school year. The total number of students in the Region…
The PS Parliamentary Group has confirmed that it has submitted a request to Eduardo Jesus in the Legislative Assembly requesting all documentation on the candidacy process of the Levadas to World Heritage, which was suspended last year. The socialists demand that the Regional Secretary for the Environment, Tourism and Culture…
Madeira intends to use drones to drop plant seeds in hard-to-reach areas affected by the fire that raged across the island between the 14th and 26th of August 2024, confirms a spokesperson for the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN). “To overcome the physical access restrictions to the areas,…
Chega believes that all those convicted of starting forest fires should serve prison time and be forced to carry out unpaid reforestation work in the areas they destroyed. For the party, this is an essential measure to reinforce the deterrent nature of penalties and to hold accountable those who cause…
Several groups of tourists have expressed their disgust at the amount of litter and animal waste found in some parts of Funchal. They’ve also complained about the mattresses and other objects left rotting at eco points. The situation was evident at Pico dos Barcelos, where a group of foreign visitors…
A study by the Instituto Superior Miguel Torga (ISMT) in Coimbra revealed that the majority of Portuguese consumers stop buying products from a brand when they discover that it is lying about its sustainable practices. The brands most identified by respondents, which fit the ‘greenwashing’ model, include Volkswagen, cited by…