The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) registered two earthquakes in the early hours of this morning. According to information provided by IPMA, the first quake, which was shallow, occurred at 04:48, registering 1.8 on the Richter scale, off the southwest coast of Ponta do Sol. The second earthquake,…
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A 24-year-old German man was rescued today after falling more than 50 metres in the Levada do Curral and Castelejo area, leading to a vast rescue operation. According to the rescue teams, the victim had an open fracture to one of the lower limbs and a deep cut on the…
The Portuguese Labour Party (PTP) considers that “the recent visit of the 23 deputies from the Assembly of the Republic to the Autonomous Region of Madeira was nothing more than a political cosmetic operation promoted by the Regional Government, which used PSD officials as tour guides.” “Everything was carefully set…
A Madeira Water and Waste (ARM) has created a free wooden package reception area at three of its facilities, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable waste management and promotion of the circular economy in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. Deliveries can be made to the following locations: ETZL/ET – East…
The adverse weather conditions affecting the Madeira Archipelago led to the cancellation of 92 flights (arrivals and departures), according to data from ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal released at 21:00 this evening. Since this morning, 13 aircraft have landed at Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo, and 17 have departed.…
The Institute for Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has confirmed that due to an adverse weather warning issued by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), all classified walking routes in the Autonomous Region of Madeira will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, the 3rd. The Forest Road that connects Eira…
The President of the Regional Government of Madeira said during the monthly debate of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, which was dedicated to the theme of tourism, that he has been assessing areas of flow management and planning in the most sought-after locations, and his plans are based on technical…
The parliamentarians continue to request clarification from the Regional Government, especially from the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture, Eduardo Jesus. In response to the deputy of Chega, Miguel Castro, who asked for solutions for the allegorical processions, which are exceeding three hours in duration, the Regional Secretary explained…
While speaking to JM reporters, IPMA delegate Ricardo Tavares confirmed that a passage of cold air will bring precipitation to the Region from tonight. The meteorological conditions are expected throughout the early hours of tomorrow morning and day, although heavier rain is forecast on the north side and mountainous areas…
The second aerial means to strengthen the response capacity in Madeira “is included in the State Budget for 2026,” but there is still no defined schedule for its availability, said the Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Micaela Freitas, guaranteeing that the Regional Government will demand clarifications from the…
On Thursday, those on board the Madeira Sea Emotions – Boat Tours recorded a rare encounter with a leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), the largest species of sea turtle, capable of exceeding two metres in length and 500 kilos in weight. The observation was disclosed in a company post on social…
The Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds – SPEA BirdLife, has confirmed that it is satisfied with the decision of the Regional Government of Madeira to withdraw from the public tender for the construction of the Caminho das Ginjas, in Paúl da Serra. The SPEA statement is as follows:…
The president of the Regional Government refuses to talk about abandoning the project to replace the current Estrada das Ginjas with tarmac. On the sidelines of the Trapalhão Parade, Miguel Albuquerque criticised the delay in the court process in the Ginjas project and said that they will now have to…
Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) deputy Filipe Sousa expressed condolences to the victims of the recent storms, which, over the last two weeks, have caused death, destruction, and significant damage in several regions of the country. In a press release, the parliamentarian expressed “the deepest solidarity” with families. Filipe Sousa argues…
The Regional Government has given up the contract for the construction of the Ginjas-Paul da Serra Path, in São Vicente. The decision was taken at the last Government Council, but was not included in the deliberations made public at the end of the meeting at Quinta Vigia. The resolution, which…