The PSP’s Madeira Regional Command has announced that some parts of the island at risk of landslides and rockfalls have been cordoned off and are now closed to traffic. In a publication released on social networks this Sunday, the PSP says that, despite the existing warnings, there are still situations…
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An unusual and dangerous video captured a car in the middle of the Expressway, in São Martinho, being used as a mobile firework launch platform, confirm images released on the Instagram page Illegal Society Madeira. In the video, it is possible to see the vehicle driving along the highway while…
João Gregório de Freitas, 59, born in Porto da Cruz, was found dead this Monday, after being reported missing, his family confirmed on social networks. The Municipal Firefighters of Machico were called to retrieve the body. The case is now being handled by the Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP) and health…
In a statement, the Madeira Regional Command of the Public Security Police (CR PSP Madeira) has shared on social media some key safety tips for anyone planning to explore the island’s walking trails. The PSP advises never to walk alone, wear suitable footwear and clothing, and bring bottled water along…
Authorities are still looking for two people who disappeared in Madeira during the Christmas period. Taking to social media networks, the families of both families have repeatedly asked citizens to try and find their loved ones. The most worrying case is that of Maria Moniz, 82, who has been missing…
“We are not going back. They can contest whatever they want, but the organiation is for the benefit of all,” said today the president of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, reacting to the protest of hikers to the new rules of access to trails, levadas, and veredas in the Region.…
A group of hikers and mountain lovers gathered this morning at the beginning of PR2, in Fajã dos Cardos, Curral das Freiras, for a protest action against the measures the Regional Government intends to implement from January 2026 regarding access to trails, levadas, and footpaths in the Region. The initiative…
Maria Rosária Barreto Moniz, aged 82, has been missing since Friday, December the 19th. According to information given by her niece to DIÁRIO, the last time she was seen was in the Caminho do Meio area, in Santa Maria Maior, at around 07:00. Maria is not carrying any documentation or…
The ever-popular Market Night in Funchal, held on December 23rd, will feature enhanced security this year. Around 153 police officers will be on duty, including those stationed inside the Farmers’ Market, along with several mobile ambulance points set up throughout the event area. There will also be 140 urban cleaning…
The former captain of the Lobo Marinho (Porto Santo Ferry -PSL) has appealed to the courts to “reverse” the company’s decision to dismiss him. “After 14 years of effective service with the Sousa Group, the last seven of which as commander of N/M Lobo Marinho, and after going on holiday…
A 70-year-old foreign national was injured today (Tuesday), following a firework incident which occurred on Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses. According to police and hospital sources, the man was “presumably hit” in the eye region by a pyrotechnic item, allegedly thrown by a group of young people. With…
The ViaExpresso da Madeira Road Concessionaire informs that on Thursday, the 18th of December, the section between 8.0 (Fajã da Parreira) and 11.0 (Fajã das Contreiras) of Via Expresso 2, in Porto Moniz, will be temporarily closed due to essential cleaning works on the slopes overlooking the road. The work…
Francisco Gomes, the Chega-Madeira deputy in the Assembly of the Republic, strongly criticized the PS and PSD for rejecting a request to summon the executive administration of the Madeira Development Company to the Budget and Finance Commission. The proposal, put forward by Chega’s parliamentary group on the 26th of November…
Horários do Funchal warns of possible constraints on their regular transport schedules tomorrow due to the general strike of workers against the changes to the labour laws, called by the UGT and CGTP. Horários do Funchal regrets the possible constraints that may result from this disturbance and guarantees that it…
Out of the 27 people involved in a drug network based in Bairro da Palmeira (Malvinas), Câmara de Lobos, most were found guilty in a trial that wrapped up this week at the Funchal court (Building 2000). Ten received prison sentences ranging from 3 to 9 years, eleven got suspended…