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…
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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…
Once again, tourists have spent a night in a public space. Information sent to newsrooms reports that the episode took place at the Vigia Viewpoint, in São Jorge, in a residential area where “the tourists simply parked their vehicles in front of houses and set up camp.” A resident states…
The Liberal Initiative (IL) has announced that it is suspicious of the effectiveness of the Funchal City Council’s decision to suspend, for six months, the issuance of new Local Lodging (AL) licenses. In a press release, IL opines that “this measure will not only not solve the housing crisis, but…
CMF Mayor Cristina Pedra and Bruno Pereira visited the newly restored Campo da Barca Garden – Largo do Conde de Canavial. The restoration work cost approximately 250 thousand euros, ensuring that the gardens, walkways, and seating areas are a restful space for all who visit. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com…
Estreito da Calheta is preparing to host the festival of the year, with the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament and the Feast of Our Lady of Grace, scheduled for the 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th of August. Organised by the Confraternity of Our Lady of Grace, the Confraternity of the…
The Casa do Povo da Calheta has opened enrollment for their antique lace course. Training will take place on Thursdays between 10:00 – 14:00, starting on the 11th of September. All interested parties can register in person, at the headquarters of Casa do Povo da Calheta, or by calling 291…
JPP Accuses PSD of Blocking Ministerial Hearing on Madeira’s Cancelled Firefighting Helicopter The sole deputy of Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) in the Assembly of the Republic has denounced what he calls a “blockade by the PSD” to prevent a parliamentary hearing with the Minister of Internal Affairs regarding the cancellation…
Last Thursday, the daily mortality through heat-related deaths reached a peak of 345, with more than half being over 85 years old. Since last Friday, the number of deaths in Portugal due to heat has been above 300 per day. The IPMA predicts that maximum temperatures will remain high until…