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…
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Around 11 hectares of eucalyptus woodland and scrub were destroyed by the fire that broke out on Saturday night in Furneira, Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, according to an initial estimate by the Municipal Civil Protection Service. The blaze threatened several homes but caused no injuries or damage to residential…
A diving team from the Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters took part in an operation to rescue an injured sea turtle at Reis Magos Beach in Caniço on Thursday morning. The turtle had reportedly been seen in the area on several occasions in recent days and was believed to be injured. After…
A foreign national may be lost in the Fanal area, and a search operation is underway to try to locate him. According to DIÁRIO, the alert was raised by the man’s mother at 15:30. The young man’s phone apparently triggered the SOS system, and a message was sent to his…
Four people were injured and three vehicles destroyed after a rockslide struck the São Vicente–Porto Moniz expressway in Seixal on the afternoon of the 20th of August. Rocks and earth fell onto the road, striking several vehicles and forcing the expressway to close immediately. Initial reports indicated that at least…
I read this article in JM-Madeira and thought it interesting. Madeira may be known for its levadas, dramatic coastline, good food and spring-like climate, but illness and accidents can happen in even the most idyllic destination. Gastroenteritis, a fall on a walking trail or an asthma attack can quickly turn…
Foreign visitors accounted for the vast majority of people requiring assistance from Madeira’s emergency services during the first half of the year, according to figures from the Regional Civil Protection Service (SRPC). The data, highlighted in Sunday’s printed edition of Diário de Notícias da Madeira, indicates that June recorded the…
The long-promised second aerial firefighting resource for Madeira has yet to enter service, despite the Regional Government confirming that the agreement with the State has now been signed. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Regional Government President Miguel Albuquerque said the protocol between the Regional Government and the Republic had been…
A man has been arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting the bush fire that broke out this afternoon on Rua Cônego Doutor Jorge de Freitas, beside the slope of the New Cemetery in Caniço. The arrest was confirmed to DIÁRIO by Paulo Renato Baptista, coordinator of the Municipal Civil Protection…
The Court of Auditors has identified irregularities in the procedure that led to the expansion of the Air Resources Centre (CMA) at Cancela Heliport, a project that equipped the Regional Civil Protection Service with the capacity, among other improvements, to accommodate two aircraft. The contract was valued at €199,500. Similar…
The Judiciary Police (PJ) is investigating the death of a 66-year-old German woman following an incident on Tuesday afternoon in the municipality of Santana. The incident occurred near Estrada da Feiteira de Cima after an altercation between the woman and her 58-year-old Portuguese neighbour. According to information reported by DIÁRIO,…
A man believed to be in his mid-50s has died after being stabbed in Câmara de Lobos on Wednesday morning. A suspect has since been identified and detained, while the Judiciary Police (PJ) continues its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing. The incident occurred shortly before 06.30 on Avenida…
Three young women aged between 17 and 18 were assisted in the early hours of Tuesday at the Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital, after allegedly ingesting drinks to which a substance had been added without their knowledge. The incident occurred between 02:00 am and 03:00 am, on Rua das Fontes, in…
A Super Puma helicopter (AS32) of the Spanish Air Force landed at Madeira International Airport today for a technical stopover before continuing its journey to the Azores. According to DIÁRIO, the aircraft arrived at 11:34, coming from Gran Canaria, having taken off from Las Palmas. The stay in Madeira is…
The Public Security Police (PSP) have launched an investigation following a serious hit-and-run incident in the municipality of Ribeira Brava late yesterday afternoon. Authorities are currently searching for the vehicle’s driver, who fled the scene without stopping to assist. The accident occurred while a nine-year-old child and her mother were…