The leader of the PS/Madeira has guaranteed that if the PS is in government, an agricultural reserve will be created in the Region. A way, explained Paulo Cafôfo, to ensure that the most fertile land is destined for the maintenance and enhancement of agriculture and, at the same time, to…
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SANAS Madeira attended a man in his 50s who was bitten by a seal this afternoon. The individual was bleeding from a wound on the front of his body and was taken to the Dreams Resort Marina, where he was taken by ambulance to hospital. It is believed the incident…
A study undertaken by Portuguese researchers shows that the Selvagens islands are home to the largest colony of Cory’s Shearwaters in the Atlantic, with about 39,000 pairs on a single island. The numbers suggest that the annual growth of the bird population is around 1.45%. “It is interesting to note…
The Regional Directorate of Health (DRS) is promoting its ‘PrevMosquit. Your Action is Important,’ campaign to prevent and control the Aedes aegypti mosquito. This initiative aims to promote awareness of the health risks associated with mosquitoes and strengthen prevention measures. “Aedes aegypti bites when infected, can cause diseases, such as…
Beekeepers (at least those in Ribeira Brava) are still waiting for help from the Regional Government after last August’s fires. The accusation was made today by the Mayor of Ribeira Brava, Ricardo Nascimento, at the opening of the Poncha and Honey Exhibition. “The Regional Government delivered food to the bees…
Avian flu (HPAI) has been detected and confirmed in a domestic poultry farm and in birds in the D. Carlos I Urban Park, in the municipality of Caldas da Rainha, in Leiria, the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary Medicine (DGAV) announced today. The control measures include the inspection of the…
Continente stores in the Autonomous Region of Madeira raised a total of €119,497 during their Missão Continente’s Christmas campaign, titled ‘When we help, we all receive more,’ which was intended to support people and animals in situations of helplessness, whether psychological, financial, social or nutrition. The stores in the Autonomous…
The animal welfare association Ajuda a Alimentar Cães rescued, from a private property, a dog that survived in poor conditions, after numerous unsuccessful attempts to improve her quality of life. Writing on their social network sites, the association, states: “They still say that invading private property is a crime. They…
The Ajuda a Alimentar Cães Association secured the adoption of 670 rescued dogs and cats in 2024. In a press release posted on their Facebook page, the non-profit organisation dedicated to animal welfare revealed that 361 dogs and 309 cats “rescued from cruel situations” were given a new home last…
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment announced that the financial support granted to animal associations, through programme contracts signed in 2024, totals approximately 260 thousand euros. According to a government note, this amount is “intended to reinforce the work carried out by these entities and reflects the Regional…
Jackson the cat died on Friday the 13th, four years ago. To commemorate his life a resident, supported by others who knew the feline, gathered together and promoted the creation of a sculpture, which is now on display on one of the walls of Barreirinha. The work, in basalt, by…
On Friday the 13th of December at 16:00 in Barreirinha, Funchal, a basalt piece of art in honor of local cat ‘Jackson’ will be unveiled. The cat was a frequent visitor to Largo do Socorro, in Santa Maria Maior, until he tragically passed away on the 13th of December 2020.…
The public procedure launched by the Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology, and Innovation must be resubmitted. The “lack of credibility of the proposal,” with a value above the expected 14 million, meant that the original tender was rejected. Meanwhile, ARDITI has changed some characteristics of the research…
The Specialised Committee on Environment, Climate and Natural Resources of ALRAM heard, this afternoon, the President of the Association of Shepherds of the Serras de Santo António, São Roque and Arieiro, José Gomes, in order to clarify issues relating to the parliamentary hearing, requested by the PSD, with the aim…
TAP flight 1691 was forced to make an emergency landing at Madeira’s International Airport this afternoon ‘under reinforced security measures.’ The flight, which departed Lisbon airport at 15:30 was met by the police and fire brigade teams who were prepared for any eventuality. Later passengers stated that during the flight,…