Within the scope of the ecoRoute project, financed by the EMFAF Community Fund, the cleaning of Toco beach was carried out on the 26th of September, with the aim of not only preventing terrestrial rubbish from reaching the sea, but also collecting litter brought in with the tide. On the…
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In a statement, the Ministry of Environment and Energy has said that the European Commission has authorised the Government to increase by 100 million euros the support for national companies that use electricity intensively in production processes. “From now on, Portugal can use up to 275 million euros to partially…
At the XVII Annual Tourism Conference of the Order of Economists – Regional Delegation of Madeira, Professor José Manuel Viegas from the TIS consultancy analyzed the impact of tourism growth on the region’s infrastructure and mobility. Professor José Manuel Viegas pointed out that tourism constitutes a very high weight in…
The security gate that prohibits access to Vereda – PR1 – Vereda do Areeiro was torn off its hinges this morning and thrown down the mountainside. The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) reported that it detected this situation early and successfully prevented hikers from walking along the path. …
A tourism professional has denounced to local newspaper, JM, what he calls “rubbish and wild tourism,” stating that he had never witnessed anything similar in all his years of working within the industry. The case occurred this morning in Pico Ruivo, where organised groups of visitors were surprised by signs…
The Administration of Ports of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (APRAM, SA), under the supervision of the Regional Secretariat for the Economy, wants to monitor the level of CO² emissions emitted by ships docking in the region’s ports. The proposal was announced this week by the president of APRAM, Paula…
Data on elasticity indicates that Madeira has not yet reached its tourism capacity. This assurance was given by Eduardo Jesus, the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment, and Culture, in a recorded message for the opening session of the XVII Annual Tourism Conference (CAT), organized by the Regional Delegation of the…
Neves residents are upset about the number of tourists staying overnight at the Miradouro das Neves, in the parish of São Gonçalo. Not only is the camping preventing others from enjoying this very popular viewpoint, but many are upset at the lack of sanitary conditions in the area. However, if…
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,…
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 Views: 0
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…