Today's strike that is affecting all Horários do Funchal bus services is based on a union demand that the integration of the single agent subsidy within the salary scale reinstated.
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Paulo Otero, a Law Professor at the Lisbon University Faculty of Law, categorically stated that the ‘mandatory use of masks along Madeira’s public roads’ can only be determined by the Assembly of the Republic. He also pointed out that the only time masks could become mandatory is during a ‘State…
With rising unemployment, mental health issues and increasing occurrences of assaults and robberies, the islands strays are also suffering, as small minded individuals are now turning their attentions to the numerous dogs and cats that roam Madeira's streets.
As of 7 pm this evening 4,000 people had signed the petition against the use of mandatory face masks in all public spaces, which is due to come into force this Saturday, the 1st of August.
Well it is as we all expected, especially as a new surge of Covid-19 is rapidly spreading across Europe.
According to RTP-Madeira the Regional Government has confirmed that the 'Allegorical Flower Parade,' scheduled for the 6th of September has been cancelled, however, the government has confirmed that the rest of the flower festival programme will remain as scheduled, including the Wall of Hope, flower exhibitions and concerts.
A 14-year-old teenager who fell 10 metres from a levada in São Vicente yesterday (25.07) has died.
The Parque Ecológico do Funchal campsite will re-open on the 27th of July, and those wishing to use the facilities can now pre-book their permits, while at the same time agreeing to comply with all the new safety standards.
The Estreito Câmara de Lobos Parish Council and Estreito Cultural and Recreational Association (ACRE) has announced that, in view of the current pandemic and due to health and safety guidelines with regards to social distancing, they have cancelled the Estreito 2020 Harvest Festival which was scheduled to take place between the 11th and 13th of September in the village of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos.
While attending the 8th anniversary of the Banco Alimentar - Mão Solidária, in Santo António, Funchal, the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, stated that “he did not approve of the images he'd seen of groups of people gathering together as they had at the Calheta Rally last weekend, some of whom did not comply with social distancing requirements and the wearing of masks.
On the 8th of July, Pedro Spínola's new hybrid orchid, 'Dendrobium Charme de São' Vicente was registered in honour of the parish of São Vicente.
Last night (16/07) a Pingo Doce security guard in Câmara de Lobos, was attacked by an alleged drug addict. The situation arose when the security guard asked the man to put on his mask before entering the supermarket. However, the man reacted violently and started slashing at the security guard…
In an announcement, the Municipality of Câmara de Lobos (CMCL) is set to resume its Causa Animal Chip 'n' Vac campaign from the 25th of July in Curral das Freiras.
To mark 'Ocean Day' and despite being in lock down, local Caniço Primary school and the Junta de Freguesia challenged youngsters during May and June to create posters to raise awareness among the population about the risks to public health, nature and marine life that discarded disposable personal protective equipment, such as masks, gloves and wipes, has on the environment. In addition the children wanted to highlight the use of reusable masks, in order to produce less waste.
Entertainment on the island is beginning to recover, and here is a brief look at some of the activities on offer.