A high-speed boat of a type commonly used to transport drugs was seized off Madeira today, the 26th of September. The vessel, which has four engines, was towed to the pier beneath Madeira Airport and is in the custody of the National Maritime Authority. Bruno Teles, the authority’s commander in…
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The Regional Government has called on the national government to resolve a series of problems affecting the Territorial Continuity Mechanism (MCT), including delayed payments, difficulties with Ryanair documents and a platform that still cannot accept students’ enrolment certificates for the new academic year. Beneficiaries who previously received payment within two…
The Court of Auditors has refused to approve the 2023 and 2024 management accounts of the Madeira Social Security Institute (ISSM), extending the situation to five consecutive financial years. The Institute’s accounts for 2020, 2021 and 2022 were also denied approval. In its decision concerning the 2024 accounts, the Madeira…
The Regional Government is considering a public-private partnership to improve access to veterinary care, particularly for lower-income families and cases involving stray animals. The proposal was outlined on Saturday afternoon by the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Fisheries, Nuno Maciel. Asked about the possibility of establishing a public animal hospital…
The Madeira District Court today began the trial of an alleged network accused of falsifying air travel documents to obtain Social Mobility Allowance reimbursements improperly through CTT. The 16 defendants face charges including aggravated fraud, document falsification and computer-related forgery. Twelve appeared for the opening session, while one of those…
A Nepalese man who attempted to rape a woman in Madeira has been sentenced to three years in prison. Delivering the judgment at Funchal Criminal Court this afternoon, the judge said the prosecution had proved its case through the victim’s testimony, witness accounts and forensic evidence. Three witnesses described finding…
Idiots exist in every country, and some even film the evidence themselves. A video circulating on social media, particularly TikTok, appears to show a man riding an electric scooter through a tunnel on Madeira’s expressway, reportedly on the section between Seixal and São Vicente. The footage was recorded using an…
At least eight flights bound for Madeira Airport had been diverted by early Saturday evening, 12th of September, as strong winds of up to 60 km/h continued to disrupt landings. Three flights, from Nice, London Gatwick and Amsterdam, landed in Porto Santo. Flights from Geneva and London Stansted were diverted…
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…
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…