A 48-year-old man threw himself from a Funchal Court window today. According to local newspaper, DIÁRIO, the individual, who was being heard by the investigating judge, managed to open a window, climb out, and jump down to the car park below. The defendant was quickly caught, having broken his ankle…
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Portugal, through the Mechanised Brigade (MT), will assume for the first time the command of a European Union Battlegroup (EUBG); a multinational rapid reaction force ready to respond to international crises, in what is considered a historic moment by the Army. “It is firstly an international recognition, secondly a national…
The President of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira said today that he does not know if the region has been able to learn from “past mistakes.” The statement was made at an exhibition conference ‘The water flows, the stones take…” which served to mark the 15th anniversary of the 2010…
During a presentation, the Public Security Police (PSP), confirmed that in 2024, 3,845 traffic accidents were recorded, resulting in 12 deaths, 73 serious and 1,158 minor injuries. Compared to 2023, there was an increase of 5.5% in the total number of accidents and 3.3% in minor injuries. According to the…
A fire broke out on the terrace of the Hotel Castanheiro this morning at 00:36. Luckily a local resident spotted the fire, allegedly caused by a short circuit, and notified the emergency services. A hotel employee managed to control the fire using a fire extinguisher while waiting for Madeiran Volunteer…
Last year, the PSP Central command answered 117,521 calls, 19% less than in 2023, of which 87,826 were false (26% less than in 2023). According to the Regional Command of Madeira, 10,552 calls were classified as non-emergencies (19% less than in 2023). “The average waiting time for service was 10…
The Porto Moniz Lifeguard Station was activated this afternoon after a 30-year-old man was found floating in the sea next to the Porto Moniz islet. Luckily, a local man dived in to rescue him. Upon arrival at the scene, the SANAS 105 team rescued both individuals and began basic life…
The Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters and the Public Security Police (PSP) rescued a man last night who was standing on the Pináculo viewpoint precipice. The emergency services received the distress call at 22:30 from a passer-by, who spotted a man in his 40s standing on the balcony. By the time the…
A 38-year-old tourist was dragged into the sea by a wave at Praia do Galo, in Caniço de Baixo. Reports state that he was standing on a rock trying to take a selfie, despite the danger. The Hotel Galo lifeguard raised the alarm as the sea conditions were so bad…
The rescue of a tourist, in 2023, on the Pico do Areeiro-Pico Ruivo pedestrian route, while it was temporarily closed, due to adverse weather conditions, cost a total of 1,233.25 euros. In a press statement, this case was used, as an example, by the Regional Secretariat for Health and Civil…
Since last night, the rescue of a 28-year-old citizen, of German nationality, in Ponta do Pargo, who was forced to make an emergency landing when he was paragliding, in the pebble area has been underway. The rescue is being coordinated by the Maritime Authority and, according to Rui Teixeira, commander…
Two tourists spent the night on the pebble of Ponta do Pargo, next to Fajã das Palhas, after being unable to leave the place due to rising tides, and were only rescued this morning (040125) by the Portuguese Air Force. The mission was coordinated by the Maritime Authority, which confirms…
Fires broke out after the end-of-year fireworks with one of the firing stations in in São Gonçalo exploding. A police source reports that the episode occurred after a firework container allegedly overturned due to the vibrations of the devices used and ended up damaging nearby homes and vehicles. Fires were…
A high-speed motorcycle chase involving the Public Security Police surprised a party of people at 04:00 at the Cancela Industrial Park. One witness told reporters the motorcycle was going so fast that it almost ran several people over. Another said they had to sprint out of the way otherwise they…
An 82-year-old tourist staying at a Hotel in the Lido area was found dead on Christmas morning having suffered a heart attack. Emergency services were called a little after 09:00 with the Funchal Firefighters mobilising an ambulance and crew, but they were unable to save the tourist as he was…