Due to the recent volcanic activity in Iceland, it is expected that between tomorrow and Tuesday the air surrounding the mountainous regions of Madeira, above 1,500 metres, will contain high levels of sulfur dioxide. It should be noted that this gas, in excess, can cause anything from eye, nose, and…
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The President of the Regional Government believes that the region’s firefighting strategy has been a “success.” Speaking to JM, he considers that the opposition is “trying to find flaws” that do not exist, stressing that “fires cannot be put out on the internet.” Concluding, he said: “No one is dead…
Recalling that “the municipalities of Ribeira Brava and Câmara de Lobos have faced great challenges caused by the fires that have ravaged the Region, devastating vast forest areas and endangering the populations and their property, Public Security Police (PSP), has issued a statement confirming that it has “committed numerous human…
A fire situation report was released at 20:00, confirming that the fire that started on Wednesday the 14th of August in the municipality of Ribeira Brava, is still active, relentless, and has spread to the parish of Jardim da Serra, in the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, and continues to…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) advised this morning that “for precaution and safety reasons,” some of the classified walking routes are closed due to the occurrence/progression of the forest fire in the mountain area. Here are the closed trails: PR 1 – Vereda do AreeiroPR 1.3. –…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) today called on scientists and governments to strengthen and accelerate research to prepare the world for the next pandemic. “History teaches us that the next pandemic is a matter of ‘when’ and not ‘if’. It also teaches us the importance of science and political determination…
PAN-Madeira says that messages have reached the party, in addition to what has already come out in the media, about the current state of Lar da Bela Vista and asks for those who manage the care home to come forward and answer questions about the safety and adequacy of the…
The number of people suffering from Covid-19 is increasing in Madeira.
At this time of year, the Public Security Police (PSP) carries out an awareness and inspection action at the roundabout next to the Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory (LREC). Operation Stop is included in the "2 Wheels: Hold on to Life" Campaign, which started last Wednesday.
In a press release, the RIR (React, Include and Recycle) party regrets the situation published today by JM, that some elderly residents being subjected to cold water baths at Lar da Bela Vista, as reported by family members.
On average, due to new Covid-19 infections, 12 deaths a day have been recorded in Portugal with 400 new cases day. These are the highest numbers in almost two years.
Details are still sketchy, but what is known is that a young male foreign national aged approximately 25 years old fell from the second floor
During the summer period, the Regional Directorate of Health has reinforced recommendations on travel precautions.
In a statement, PAN Madeira "regrets yet another death of a tourist and recalls that since last September it has called for urgent and more than necessary measures to be taken to safeguard the lives of those who visit us".
At the ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of Nestlé's presence in Madeira, the Swiss multinational company delivered three tonnes of products to the Madeira Food Bank.