On the 31st of December, 2020, the foreign population residing in the Region totalled 9,455 people (10.1% more than in 2019).
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The Regional Government has already confirmed that it is no longer mandatory, but recommended, to wear a mask while walking along a public road.
“Madeira, Jardim da Esperança” is the theme for this year's Flower Festival, and after the last 18 months, everyone needs a little hope.
According to Interpol's Official Website, (International Criminal Police Organization), ten Portuguese (soon to be 11) are wanted worldwide after having fled from justice. They are all men, most of whom are accused of drug trafficking offences.
Here is the official Flower Festival Programme....
The Regional Government is to acquire and renovate the Fortim do Faial, Santana.
The mayor of Porto Moniz City Hall will receive Henrique Afonso (better known as 'Pirata'), a Madeiran sailor who sailed the world for two and a half years aboard his boat, 'Sofia of the Sea,' tomorrow at midday.
Local newspaper JM highlighted this morning that the Regional Director of Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos has said that by the 1st of September 70% of regions citizens will have been fully vaccinated.
If the safety of the population is at stake, the Mayor of Funchal and the Municipality (CMF), will order the destruction of all the trees at Largo da Fonte, in Monte, and replace them with more suitable species.
Miguel Silva Gouveia, Mayor of Funchal, announced this morning that after a meeting with the Municipal Civil Protection, Bombeiros Sapadores do Funchal, and other municipal entities, it has been agreed to fell 'at risk trees' to ensure the safety of the population, visitors and property at Largo da Fonte, in Monte. As such, heavy cutting machinery was on site early this morning.
Quick off the mark, Mayor of Funchal candidate, Pedro Calado (Vice-President of the Regional Government), wrote on his social media pages, “I will never make political use of any type of tragedy. But I have to say that it is time to improve and take responsibility. What happened today only proves, once again, that we really cannot have any confidence in our current municipal executive.”
Tragedy was narrowly averted this afternoon, as a second tree fell in Largo da Fonte, Monte, close to where a tree fell in 2017 killing 13 people.
Figures released by the Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM), reveal that 37,427 rounds of golf were played on the regions golf courses (Santo da Serra, Palheiro and Porto Santo) in 2020, 42.8% less than in 2019, equating to a 1.4 million euro turnover.
In a controversial statement, the President of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, has promised to find a solution for the Lugar de Baixo Marina, without using taxpayers money. However, when challenged by journalists about his plans for the area, he refused to comment.