Portugal’s National Suicide Prevention Line received approximately 25,600 calls during its first year, including almost 700 involving an imminent risk of suicide. The free 1411 helpline began operating on the 10th of September 2025, World Suicide Prevention Day, and is available 24 hours a day. It is staffed by around…
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Two Madeiran researchers have taken part in an international maritime archaeology expedition investigating the remains of an ancient harbour complex on the Greek island of Aegina. Marco Freitas and Joana Santos, from the Centre for Modern Archaeology Studies (CEAM), joined the latest phase of the Aigina Harbour City Project during…
Visitors to Plaza Madeira may encounter a rather unusual guest every Sunday throughout September: a hyper-realistic Velociraptor measuring more than four metres long. The prehistoric visitor will make appearances on Floor 1 of the shopping centre on the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th of September at 12:30. With realistic movements,…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) will celebrate International Bat Night on Saturday, the 29th of August, with an activity designed to bring the public closer to Madeira’s biodiversity. The event will begin at 21:00 at the Cristo Rei Viewpoint in Garajau and will include an opportunity to…
The Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) parliamentary group has met with the regional delegation of the Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds (SPEA) to discuss the growing impact of light pollution on Madeira’s biodiversity and the need for a legal framework to address the issue across the Autonomous Region. According…
Funchal is set to become a focal point for international security innovation this week as it hosts the fifth edition of AuxDefense, the World Conference on Advanced Materials for Defence. Taking place from Wednesday to Friday at the VidaMar Resort Hotel, the event brings together a diverse assembly of researchers,…
Madeira was among the areas of the country with the highest incidence of death by drowning during the first three months of the year, according to figures from the Drowning Observatory of the Portuguese Federation of Lifeguards (FEPONS). Data released today by FEPONS shows that 57 people had drowned in…
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, highlighted the measures implemented in Madeira’s education sector this morning, stressing that the Region has adopted methodologies inspired by Singapore’s education system, which he described as “the most advanced in the world.” “Before entering government, I was involved in analysing with Dr…
As reported by DIÁRIO, a juvenile fur seal was recently sighted in the waters near Praia Formosa, in Funchal, leading the Regional Government of Madeira to renew the call for the adoption of responsible behaviour towards this protected species. The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture, through the Institute…
Cancer survival in Portugal rises to 66%, but regional and gender gaps remain Cancer survival in Portugal has reached 66% at five years for patients diagnosed in 2019, according to a report being released today by the National Cancer Registry (RON). The findings show that around two out of every…
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, raised two key questions during the public session of the conference ’50 Years of Autonomy – Health’: “What is the solution for the sustainability of health systems?” and “How can we convince patients that small lesions don’t always require intervention?” The event…
Pedro Garrett, co-founder of 2adapt and keynote speaker at a conference on Madeira’s vulnerabilities to extreme events, warned today of worsening extreme weather phenomena in the Region and defended faster, more digital, and more accessible risk management across different sectors of society. On the sidelines of the event promoted by…
Under the motto ‘The sea that unites us,’ about 120 children and 40 teachers from various schools in the Region attended the IV Blue School Regional Meeting, held this morning at the Jesuit College. The opening session of this meeting was led by the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Fisheries,…
The Regional Directorate of Livestock and Animal Welfare is implementing Animal-Assisted Interventions within the scope of the One Health Movement, which highlights the link between human, animal, and environmental health. The initiative is based on the idea that the well-being of people and animals is interconnected; it is not possible…
The Conservatory – School of Arts of Madeira, Eng. Luiz Peter Clode is staying true to its commitment to artistic training and community connection by continuing the Student Concert Cycle. This initiative brings to the stage of its Noble Hall a fresh series of performances featuring students from the Professional…