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.
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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.
Madeira is the third region of the country with the highest Sars-CoV-2 transmissibility index (Rt).
The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) began its campaign to highlight the need for museums to be open on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Paulo Cafôfo, the Secretary of State for the Communities, is said to have omitted to inform the Constitutional Court (TC) of the sale of a property in Madeira in April 2018, while he was Mayor of Funchal, state national newspaper Correio da Manhã.
On the 4th and 5th of February, the Prazares Pedagogical Farm will hold its VI Camellia Exhibition.
To celebrate its 8th anniversary, the Museological Nucleus of the House of the People of Caniço will hold a talk on the life of José António Costa, a US civil aviation pioneer who was born in Caniço in 1909.
A recent report highlights the growing difficulties for business owners located in the north of the island.
This year the PortoBay Group 'Tour to the City of Funchal - Move for Hope' race, takes place on the 28th of December.
Even at 11 am this morning Funchal, and the Farmer's Market, were not only busy but gearing up for tonight's extravaganza.
During a conference held on Terceira Island, Azores on 'Native Races and their Sustainability,' Madeira's 'Race of the Earth' cow was discussed.
Tomorrow, the 17th of November, the Centre for Atlantic History Studies – Alberto Vieira (CEHA-AV) will host a seminar titled ' 'Photography, Cinema: The Arts of Colonialism,' which will include an exhibition, discussion, and a documentary.