The ADN – National Democratic Alternative party claims to have received reports of rat and cockroach infestations in support structures for people with disabilities under the tutelage of the Social Security Institute of Madeira, a situation that “has been worrying the families of care centre users.” “The CACI – (Training…
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300 days after the investigation that shook Madeira, as part of the mega-operation of the Judiciary Police that involved several searches and in which the President of the Regional Government is the main defendant, Expresso reveals that Miguel Albuquerque has not yet been heard by the Public Prosecutor’s Office. According…
Some users of Canavieira beach, in Caniço, assure that they are unhappy with the closure of the access path. According to them, this path, “which has always been public,” was closed by a private individual, which is why, they are considering creating a public petition. “How is it possible to…
Heavy rain and wind, which could range from 70 to 90 kilometers per hour, are forecast for the next few days in the Madeira region. The rain is expected to begin at the end of Wednesday and intensify during the early hours of Thursday morning. According to the director of…
The President of the Regional Government has said that “the motion of censure” issued by Chega to the executive “makes no sense at all”, but added that “if you want to play parties, play ahead”, because first you need to approve the regional budget. “Let the budget pass, because it…
The Funchal City Council (CMF) has confirmed that it has received prior approval from the Court of Auditors (TdC) to the contract for the acquisition and installation of the new Video Surveillance System for the city of Funchal. The project aims to strengthen public security in places identified by the…
World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated on the 14th of November. A date established by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) with the support of the World Health Organisation (WHO), in response to growing concerns about the economic and health threat posed by diabetes, being recognized by the United Nations through…
The body of a person was spotted floating in the sea off the north coast of Madeira, near Ponta de São Lourenço, early this afternoon. According to the captain of the port of Funchal, the maritime authority was alerted, at 13:04 to what appeared to be a body floating near…
The Funchal City Council (CMF) has presented a new Cory’s Shearwater in Macaronesia conservation project, in a ceremony that took place at the Reception and Interpretation Centre of the Funchal Ecological Park. The ceremony was attended by the Councilor for the Environment, Nádia Coelho, as part of the Kick-off meeting…
Kettle baths with hot water, yes. Cold water baths were not given, guarantees Micaela Freitas, President of the board of directors of the Social Security Institute of Madeira, who called for a hearing at the Social Inclusion and Youth Commission, regarding the complaints about the way the Atalaia Living Care…
In the statement after the PSD-M regional political commission, Miguel Albuquerque told journalists that he expects common sense from the opposition in the motion of censure filed by Chega. “We call on the parties to assume a sense of responsibility,” he said, explaining that the PSD “will not hand over…
The Volunteer Firefighters of Câmara de Lobos (BVCL), were called this afternoon to Poço dos Chefes, in Curral das Freiras, following an alert, reporting a corpse had been sighted at the bottom of the pool. At that time they were unable to assess the person’s gender. Two teams of firefighters…
The General Court of the European Union (CJEU) has rejected appeals by four companies involved in illegal state aid in the Madeira Free Trade Zone (ZFM), determined by Brussels, supporting the European Commission in its decision of its incompatibility with EU rules. According to a statement from the court, this…
Covid-19 tests in Madeira cost more than 15 million euros, but the contract programmed for the execution disrespected the principles of competition and transparency, concluded an audit by the Court of Auditors released today. In a statement, the Court of Auditors (TdC) states that the contract for the execution of…
Miguel Castro (CHEGA -CH) held a press conference this afternoon where he announced a ‘motion of censure against the Regional Government of Miguel Albuquerque.’ The motion of censure, as soon as it is delivered to the president of the Assembly, will have to be discussed and voted on, within a…