This is just a brief overview of the voting statistics: No of people eligible/registered to vote: 255,380 Number of voters: 142,960 (55.98%) Abstention: 44.02% Voting was distributed as follows: PSD 43.47% 23 Deputies Elected JPP 21.05% …
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“Nothing changes and we’ve wasted money’ was the lament from one party leader after the election results show an almost majority victory of the PSD with 62,000 votes, 13,000 more than May last year. The only other ‘winner’ was the Juntos Pelo Povo who saw their popularity rise. Parties such…
The Civil Protection Service of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, has issued a statement regarding the effects of Storm Martin. According to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea, during the period 18th – 21st of March, the Chão do Areeiro Weather Station recorded maximum gusts of 134 km/h. In…
The extension of parental leave, the access of foreigners to the National Health Service and the parliamentary commissions of inquiry into Santa Casa and Efacec are some of the ‘dossiers’ that expire with the dissolution of parliament. After the motion of no-confidence in the mainland PSD/CDS-PP Government that fell last…
GESBA – Property Management Company Sector da Banana, Lda. issued a press release this week calling on all producers to report any damages suffered due to bad weather. Thus, the public company stresses that “given the recent meteorological occurrences, all producers who have suffered damage must communicate any losses to…
The intense rain yet again reached red warning levels in Areeiro. According to the IPMA weather station, the early accumulated rainfall was 82.6 liters per square meter in 6 hours, with the levels steadily increasing. Other weather stations also recorded record rainfall values – Santa Cruz, Pico Alto, Santo da…
The effects of Depression Martin will be felt from today, the 18th of March until Thursday the 20th. According to the IPMA, heavy precipitation is expected from today, with the wind blowing from the southwest, turning to the west from tomorrow morning. Gusts are expected to reach 80 to 90…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation has confirmed that most classified walking routes have been reopened. However, the following remain closed: PR 1.3 Vereda da Encumeada, PR 4 Levada do Barreiro, PR 7 Levada do Moinho, PR 14 Levada dos Cedros, PR 19 Caminho real do Paul do Mar,…
As part of the process of expanding the Air Resources Centre of the Regional Civil Protection Service of Madeira (SRPC), with a view of creating the conditions to ‘accommodate’ a second firefighting helicopter.’ This has been claimed from the State by the Regional Government, the inspectors of the National Civil…
The National Union of Drivers and Other Workers threatens a new 48-hour strike if its demands are not accepted. In a statement sent to the press, the union states that it has asked for new meetings with ACIF and the Regional Government to reach an agreement and not move towards…
Eduardo Jesus reacted this afternoon to the controversy generated by the re-creation of the Madeira festivities at the Lisbon Tourism Exchange (BTL), arguing that “Madeiran culture was not disrespected.” The Regional Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Culture stressed that the performance, starring dancers in typical Madeira costumes, was an artistic…
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment, Rafaela Fernandes, was present at an initiative of the parish council of Curral das Freiras led by Manuel Salustino, aimed at helping beekeepers. They received several hives. During the initiative, beekeepers were advised by technicians from the Regional Government services on different…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has issued a red warning for sea agitation on the north coast of Madeira and Porto Santo. The national meteorological service had already issued an orange warning for the region, but upgraded it to red due to the worsening weather conditions. The…
The public transport strike scheduled for tomorrow will affect Horários do Funchal, CAM, and Siga Rodoeste buses. However, the final decision will be made by the workers in the early hours of tomorrow morning. Manuel Oliveira, union leader of the National Union of Drivers and Other Workers (SNMOT), confirmed that…
The Constitutional Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the Government of Madeira (PSD) against a resolution of the National Electoral Commission (CNE), which accuses the executive of having violated the duties of neutrality and impartiality during the election campaign. In a ruling on the 6th of March, the Constitutional…