Marking a year on from when Russia invaded Ukraine, a demonstration will be held on the 24th of February as the people of Ukraine ask for continued support in their fight for freedom.
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In light of the recent sexual abuse of minors allegations within the Catholic church, some of which occurred in Madeira, a group of Madeiran Catholics are joining a national initiative, and taking part in a prayer vigil on Wednesday, the 22nd, from 21:00 pm to 22:00 pm, in front of the College Church in Funchal.
Throughout January of this year, the average change recorded by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the Autonomous Region of Madeira (AMR), – Total General – was 7.4%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points (p.p.) than in the previous month (+7.0%). It is the highest value for this indicator since June 1993, according to the Regional Directorate of Nationality of Madeira (DREM).
The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) began its campaign to highlight the need for museums to be open on Sundays and Public Holidays.
A man was arrested by the Public Security Police (PSP) last week for publically urinating at a boarding gate at the Madeira International airport - Cristiano Ronaldo.
We often forget 'Carnival' outside of the city limits, so for those who wish to travel a little further afield here are a couple of Carnival suggestions.
"I don't want anyone to earn the minimum wage," said Miguel Albuquerque in a commentary on the result of the poll published today in JM. A poll showing that the vast majority of the population feels that the new regional minimum wage, set at 785 euros, is not enough to mitigate the weight of inflation.
The amount of microplastics and their evolution on Macaronesia beaches are among the priorities of researchers from Madeira, the Azores, the Canary Islands, and Cape Verde.
Today was the last day of the VI Mostra de Camélias dos Prazeres, which took place at Quinta Pedagogical in Prazares, Calheta, revitalizing a tradition that Father Roberto Aguiar says is "important."
The President of PS-Madeira, Sérgio Gonçalves, believes that it is essential to update the tourist product and improve the remuneration of workers, to ensure the region's tourism sustainability.
Accelerating the digital transition of organisations in the Region is the goal of the Smart Islands Hub (SIH) project, whose consortium is led by the Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology, and Innovation (ARDITI).
A study by the ISPA-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISPA) concludes that "compulsive" use of social networks increases the likelihood of sexual problems in men and women, such as sexual dissatisfaction or erectile dysfunction.
To celebrate its 59th anniversary, a concert, dedicated to four "exceptional" classical music composers will be held by the Classical Orchestra of Madeira (CMO), on Saturday the 4th of February at 18:00 at the Congress Centre of Madeira.
The famous Brides Veil Road, which remains closed, will only be reopened if the Municipality of Porto Moniz authorises it.
The Regional Directorate of Communities and External Cooperation, in collaboration with ACIF-CCIM, will hold a training day called 'Hiring workers abroad or immigrants who are already in Portugal,' on the 14th of February between 09:00 and 13:00, in the Auditorium of the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Rural Development, Golden Gate Building.