A new telephone scam aimed at obtaining personal banking information and stealing money from victims’ accounts has been reported in Madeira. This time, the fraudsters are posing as Santander employees and can even make the bank’s official telephone number appear on the recipient’s screen. A JM reader said he received…
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The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, has revealed plans to convert a disused seafront building in Seixal into housing for young people, as part of efforts to encourage residents to remain in the area. However, the proposal remains dependent on an assessment of the available space and the…
The PSP seized two firearms, ammunition, and a knife from a man in his 60s following concerns for his welfare in Santana. Police were called on Tuesday afternoon after members of the public reportedly found the man in an apparent state of intoxication and emotional distress. Those present feared that…
A German citizen, aged around 70, was found dead at his home in the municipality of Ponta do Sol after being reported missing. The alert prompted PSP officers to visit the property and break in. Inside, they discovered the man showing no signs of life. Due to the circumstances in…
New Funchal bus lanes begin tomorrow amid fears of further congestion Major traffic changes will come into force in central Funchal tomorrow, 2nd of September, including approximately 775 metres of new bus lanes, the removal of parking spaces and restrictions on pedestrian access across the Pelourinho Bridge. Funchal City Council…
A sudden levadia caught bathers by surprise at the Barreirinha Bathing Complex this afternoon, when a powerful wave swept over the pontoon and flooded the surrounding area. Several people were forced to move quickly to higher ground and out of reach of the water. The incident illustrates the unpredictable nature…
Around 11 hectares of eucalyptus woodland and scrub were destroyed by the fire that broke out on Saturday night in Furneira, Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, according to an initial estimate by the Municipal Civil Protection Service. The blaze threatened several homes but caused no injuries or damage to residential…
The authorities are investigating a drone flight near Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo after aerial footage of the airport was shared on social media. DIÁRIO understands that the incident has been formally reported to the National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) and the Public Security Police (PSP) through Madeira Airport…
Madeira and the Azores could lose some of their power to decide how European funding is spent under a proposed overhaul of the European Union’s long-term budget. The changes are part of the European Commission’s proposed Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028–2034. However, the plans remain under negotiation and have not…
The Central Civil Court of Funchal, based in the Edifício 2000, has dismissed a legal action brought by the Atalaia Living Care Association against Medialivre, owner of Correio da Manhã, journalist Egídio Carreira and three former managers of the institution: Pedro Cipriano, Cristina Pontes and Joaquim Sousa Lino. All five…
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The walkway connecting Praia Formosa to Socorridos is closed to pedestrian traffic for preventive reasons. The measure was taken by the Metropolitan Development Society, in close coordination with the Maritime Police and the Municipal Civil Protection Service of Funchal. According to the institution’s press release, the decision is preventive and…
Political party, New Right Madeira, has raised what it describes as “serious concerns” over the alleged use of employment contracts by foreign nationals seeking to regularise their residency status. In a statement, the party said it had received reports from business owners alleging that, after signing an employment contract, some…
A section of the glass floor at the Cabo Girão viewpoint has been covered with a metal plate after reportedly being damaged by a young tourist who threw a stone at it. The impact cracked one of the layers forming the specially reinforced glass panel. Staff immediately cordoned off the…
IHM – Investimentos Habitacionais da Madeira began demolishing an illegal and vacant structure on Tuesday. The building is located on land adjoining the Nogueira neighbourhood in Camacha. According to IHM, the site had been occupied without permission and was reportedly being used as a gathering place by people consuming drugs,…