According to the Facebook post of the Regional Command of the PSP, some police stations in the Region have adopted cats “as honorary members.” According to the Command, “the new recruits help reduce day-to-day stress, improve the environment, and comfort to police officers.” The statement, concludes by saying: “Underneath our…
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The PS-Madeira has announced a set of legislative proposals aiming to protect the regional economy from the impacts of the increase in customs tariffs imposed by the United States. The Trump administration’s decision has generated concern among Madeiran businessmen, particularly in the tourism, real estate, and export sectors including Madeira…
The Judiciary Police (PJ), through its National Anti-Corruption Unit, carried out dawn raids in Lisbon, Alcoentre, Sintra, and Funchal, carrying out a total of 32 search and seizure warrants. This operation targets an alleged criminal scheme involving, among others, prison guards suspected of facilitating the entry of illicit substances into…
A Public Security Police (PSP) patrol found two intoxicated women in the gardens of the Casino Park Hotel, Funchal in the early hours of this morning. It was just after 4:00 am when the agents spotted two foreign tourists lying in one of the gardens near the hotel’s car parks. …
A man was detained by the Public Security Police (PSP) in Funchal, this Saturday morning, in the Viveiros area, after threatening several people with a knife in hand inside and outside a supermarket. Witnesses reported moments of panic and confusion, with the individual displaying a sharp object and intimidating customers…
According to a report by a guide to JM, tourists continue to risk their lives on Madeira’s walking trails, violating the rules, especially between Pico Ruivo and Pico do Areeiro. Despite being closed, because of the August 2024 fires, the path continues to be popular with many either climbing the barrier…
The Portuguese communities portal has updated its “travel warnings” for Portuguese citizens who plan to visit the United States. These changes, which are more a reinforcement of what was already advised than a complete review, are related to the tougher attitude of the American administration with regard to the entry…
The Public Prosecutor’s Office is now investigating the alleged criminal scheme that removed 18 employees from the Pingo Doce store in Santo António. The process, according to a company source who spoke to media outlet, JM, also involves two public security agents. The two uniformed police officers were allegedly caught…
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…
The Union of Office, Commerce and Services Workers of the Autonomous Region of Madeira has met “as a matter of urgency,” with those Pingo Doce workers who are undergoing disciplinary proceedings. On the 15th of March, newspaper headlines stated that approximately 18 employees working for the Jerónimo Martins chain were…
A Pingo Doce source has confirmed that “harmful practices have been identified in their Santo António store and as such a dozen or more employees are undergoing both internal and judicial enquiries. A stance that has shocked both workers and the general public. The suspects are accused of embezzlement and…
The Regional Command of the Public Security Police of Madeira loaded three containers filled with weapons onto a Portuguese Navy patrol ship. The firearms were seized during several operations. There are “about 240 short firearms, 200 long firearms and numerous prohibited bladed weapons (approximate weight 1500 kgs) that are being…
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…
The National Communications Authority (ANACOM) has confirmed that they have fined several companies for non-compliance. According to their annual statement, in 2024, ANACOM concluded 266 administrative offence proceedings, and in 234 cases, sanctions were applied, which relate to a total fine of 6.5 million euros. The authority points out that…