British police confirmed this week that they have officers present in Portugal observing the new search for missing British child, Madeleine McCann.
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Since last week, Portugal has had a Dengue vaccine that does not require prior contact with the virus and is effective against the disease thus preventing the need for hospitalisation for milder cases for up to four and a half years after being administered.
Similar to what happened last weekend at Lisbon airport, the Foreigner and Border Service (SEF) strike created further misery at Madeira's International Airport.
Today the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira released their analysis of the average monthly earnings according to sex
Filming of the documentary 'The Indomitable Viscount' which portrays the life and work of Francisco Correia de Herédia, took place in Ribeira Brava over the weekend.
A study led by archaeologist João Zilhão, from the University of Lisbon, reveals "precise conclusions" about the way populations living in the Portuguese territory, from about one hundred thousand years ago to about ten thousand years ago lived their lives.
The Monte Tree case trial grinds to a halt, again!
The trial of the two defendants in the Monte Tree disaster case, which caused the death of 13 people (including two foreign nationals - of French and Hungarian nationalities), and about fifty injuries on the 15th of August 2017, started yesterday.
Madeira is the first Portuguese destination to use the new Netflix feature - subscription with advertising - specifically designed for the UK market, as well as promoting the island through its streaming platform.
A "small" crowd attended this afternoon's cherry blossom walk in Jardim da Serra, hosted by the Centre for Development and Sociocultural and Agroforestry Innovation.
The International Narcotics Control Council warned today that legalising cannabis for recreational use could lead to increased consumption, especially among young people, and will not reduce associated crime.
The Tourist Train, a service offered by NATURNORTE, returns on the 1st of March. This year they are offering two routes. Wednesdays are reserved for the Historical Itinerary, departing from the village of São Vicente at 10:30 am, while on Saturdays at 15:00, they embark for NATOUR (nature + tour).
This show promises a moment of celebration and fun, where the public is invited to join the musicians, in a wheel that celebrates the joy of Carnival.
Marking a year on from when Russia invaded Ukraine, a demonstration will be held on the 24th of February as the people of Ukraine ask for continued support in their fight for freedom.
In light of the recent sexual abuse of minors allegations within the Catholic church, some of which occurred in Madeira, a group of Madeiran Catholics are joining a national initiative, and taking part in a prayer vigil on Wednesday, the 22nd, from 21:00 pm to 22:00 pm, in front of the College Church in Funchal.