The Regional Director for Agriculture and Rural Development was present yesterday, representing the regional secretary for Agriculture and Rural Development. Fisheries, Nuno Maciel, at the official opening of the 27th edition of the Onion Festival, in Caniço. The leader took the opportunity to highlight that “the services of the Regional…
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The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride took place last Saturday in Funchal, bringing together dozens of motorcyclists to raise funds for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. The event, so far, has raised 1,845 euros, double the amount raised last year. The meeting point was Quinta Magnolia, followed by a route…
The European Network of Electricity Transmission System Operators (Entso-e) announced that, half an hour before the blackout that hit the Iberian Peninsula, there were “two periods of power and frequency fluctuations” in continental Europe. In a statement, ENtso-e highlighted that these disturbances in the synchronous zone of continental Europe occurred…
The Parish Council of Santa Maria Maior will hold its XVIII edition photography contest entitled ‘Portraits of my Parish.’ Photographers are asked to present for the competition and to the public scenes that promote scenic, cultural, economic, heritage, and social values of the oldest parish in Madeira. According to that…
The Bishop of Funchal, D. Nuno Brás, commented yesterday at the beginning of the Conclave that will elect the successor of Pope Francis, stressing that he does not have specific expectations regarding the result, but expressed full confidence in the process and in the Church. “I don’t expect anything. The…
AFARAM – Association of Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill of the Autonomous Region of Madeira expressed their “deepest regret for the tragic death of the 12-year-old child, who committed suicide due to school bullying.” “According to publicly released information, the bullying situation may be at the origin of…
The Municipal Assembly of Funchal unanimously approved, this Tuesday, the 29th of April, the new Municipal Plan for Homeless People (PMPSSA) 2025-2029. The Plan continues the Municipal Strategy started in 2022 by the current executive and which already has most of its actions in progress. “With five axes of intervention…
Italian perfumer Mariaceleste Lombardo will be in Madeira from the 3rd to the 7th of May to work with Água da Madeira in the creation of two new fragrances, inspired by the endemic flora of the island. During their stay, Mariaceleste Lombardo and Myriam Wattiez, owner of the brand, will…
The Oncology Service of the Regional Health Service of the Region (SESARAM) has achieved a significant advance in the field of clinical research through the inclusion of the first national cancer patient in the international clinical trial ‘TROFUSE 007.’ A study dedicated to new therapeutic approaches in the treatment of…
The Forestry Institute (IFCN) and the University of Madeira are evaluating the maximum capacity of popular tourist sites. Despite efforts to improve leisure areas and increased inspections, 23 administrative offences have been committed this year alone. Manuel Filipe defends the need for restrictions, saying, “If the capacity is for 100…
The petition addressed to the Regional Government of Madeira and the Funchal City Council, demanding stricter laws and effective enforcement to protect animals from cruelty and neglect, has already been signed by more than 1,200 people. Entitled ‘Paradise for Tourists – Hell for Animals,’ the petition’s main objective is to…
The Municipality of Funchal, through the Funchal Ecological Park, presents a new initiative ‘Aos Sábados no Parque,’ (Saturday in the Park), a monthly programme that will run from April to December, which aims to raise the general population’s awareness of the municipality’s natural heritage “The sessions, led by technicians and…
PAN-Madeira was present at the 51st Funchal Book Fair, an event that, they believe is essential for the promotion of literature, critical thinking, and democratic access to culture. In a statement, they say: “This fair energises the city, encourages reading habits, and fosters the local economy. For PAN Madeira, it…
The Walk for Life will take place on the 29th of March, starting at the Sá Carneiro Roundabout, at the beginning of Avenida do Mar, at 15:00. The event, which has been held annually since 2012, defends the dignity of life from conception to natural death, bringing together participants of…
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment, Rafaela Fernandes, was present at an initiative of the parish council of Curral das Freiras led by Manuel Salustino, aimed at helping beekeepers. They received several hives. During the initiative, beekeepers were advised by technicians from the Regional Government services on different…