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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Madeira experienced above-average temperatures throughout August, with all four of the archipelago’s reference weather stations recording warmer-than-usual conditions, according to preliminary data released by the Portuguese Institute for Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA). The most significant result was recorded in Porto Santo, where the average temperature was 1.6°C above the 1991–2020…
A man was rescued from the sea off the São Jorge swimming complex late yesterday afternoon after getting into difficulties close to the coast. According to SANAS Madeira president Frederico Rezende, the alert reached the Porto Moniz rescue station at 18:36 and was confirmed six minutes later. The SANAS 105…
The presence of rubbish along the trail between Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo is generating criticism from hikers and mountain guides, who are questioning both the maintenance of one of Madeira’s most popular walking routes and how the revenue from admission fees is being used. Tissues, cigarette ends and…
The new Cancela road junction is entering the final stages of construction, with the project expected to be fully completed in October, according to a statement from the Regional Government. The remaining work includes road markings, landscaping and the reinstatement of areas affected during construction. The President of the Regional…
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, has revealed plans to convert a disused seafront building in Seixal into housing for young people, as part of efforts to encourage residents to remain in the area. However, the proposal remains dependent on an assessment of the available space and the…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has extended the yellow warning for hot weather for the South Coast of Madeira and Porto Santo until 19:00 on Wednesday, the 9th of September. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 17
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has issued a yellow heat warning for the south coast of Madeira and the island of Porto Santo. The warning will be in effect between 09:00 on Monday the 7th and 18:00 on Tuesday the 8th. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views:…
The Cabo Girão viewpoint has already yielded 2.2 million euros. Almost 447,000 paying visitors passed through the viewpoint by July. This means that the revenue earned in the first seven months of this year already exceeds the entire amount by 85% of 2025. Members of the Câmara de Lobos municipality are…
Monte Palace Madeira Garden is the Region’s sole representative in the National Grand Final of the ‘New 7 Wonders of Portugal.’ A total of 49 candidates took part in the national semi-final, held on Saturday evening at the National Palace of Sintra. Of these, 21 were selected for the final,…
The Madeira branch of the environmental association Quercus has warned of the Region’s heavy dependence on imported food and its vulnerability in the event of a global food crisis. The association argues that climate change, international conflicts and an anticipated decline in the production of essential crops could worsen food…
Emergency reinforcement work is due to begin in the coming days on the Praia Formosa–Socorridos promenade, near Cimentos Madeira, after signs that part of the pavement was giving way. The temporary preventive intervention is intended to reduce the risk of the suspended walkway collapsing and allow the affected section to…
New Funchal bus lanes begin tomorrow amid fears of further congestion Major traffic changes will come into force in central Funchal tomorrow, 2nd of September, including approximately 775 metres of new bus lanes, the removal of parking spaces and restrictions on pedestrian access across the Pelourinho Bridge. Funchal City Council…
‘Bem Cuidar’ project to provide certified training for 500 home care assistants. Strengthening skills, increasing professional recognition and encouraging the continued development of home care assistants are the main objectives of the fifth edition of the Bem Cuidar project. Taking place over the next three months, the initiative will provide…
The Left Bloc (BE) Madeira has called on the Regional Government to clarify how many of the 329 new care home beds planned under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) will be covered by cooperation agreements with the Madeira Social Security Institute (ISSM), and how many will be operated privately.…