The current air pollution phenomenon is caused by a mass of air carrying suspended dust from the deserts of North Africa. The Directorate-General for Health recommends the population avoid prolonged exertion and exposure and limit outdoor physical activity. This pollutant (inhalable particles) adversely affects human health, especially the most vulnerable,…
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At 10:18 this morning a 1.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the south-west coast of Ribeira Brava. The quake had a depth of 8 km. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has issued a yellow warning for the mountainous regions and the south coast of Madeira. Heavy precipitation is expected in the mountainous regions from 06:00 to 12:00 tomorrow (Sunday). The yellow alert will remain all day on Monday due to southerly winds…
An object, perhaps a meteor, was identified yesterday tearing through the skies of Madeira. Luckily the event was videoed and has been shared on several social networks. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The classified pedestrian route da Levada do Rei (PR 18), in São Jorge, is impassable due to a collapse, confirmed the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN). This is one of the seven paid routes. However, PR10 Levada do Furado which was closed and allows walkers to connect from…
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The Portuguese Institute for Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA, confirmed that a 1.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded this morning at 00:22 off the northwest coast of the Desertas at a depth of 29 km. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The trial of the 46-year-old man who is accused of having started the fire that consumed several hectares of pasture and houses in Calheta and Porto Moniz, in October last year, began on Thursday at the Central Criminal Court of Funchal. Even though the defendant was silent, the court heard…
The Specialised Committee on Environment, Climate and Natural Resources of ALRAM heard, this afternoon, the President of the Association of Shepherds of the Serras de Santo António, São Roque and Arieiro, José Gomes, in order to clarify issues relating to the parliamentary hearing, requested by the PSD, with the aim…
A 2.3-magnitude earthquake was recorded at 05:26 this morning (November 25th) at the Madeira Torre, an area connecting Madeira to the mainland. The quake had an automatic depth of 10 km. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
Pico Ruivo, the highest point in Madeira and one of the most sought-after trails by visitors, is being transformed into a rubbish dump by tourists and hikers. A photograph sent to local newspaper, JM, shows the peak filled with padlocks, towels, cutlery, masks, and other belongings, which raises concerns about…
Some users of Canavieira beach, in Caniço, assure that they are unhappy with the closure of the access path. According to them, this path, “which has always been public,” was closed by a private individual, which is why, they are considering creating a public petition. “How is it possible to…
The Funchal City Council (CMF) has presented a new Cory’s Shearwater in Macaronesia conservation project, in a ceremony that took place at the Reception and Interpretation Centre of the Funchal Ecological Park. The ceremony was attended by the Councilor for the Environment, Nádia Coelho, as part of the Kick-off meeting…
The Party People–Animals–Nature (PAN) Madeira has announced a proposal for the creation of an Ecological Park in the West Zone of Madeira; an essential initiative for tackling the problem of invasive species and the forest fires that affect the Region. In a statement, a spokesperson for the party said: “Marked…
The Funchal City Council (CMF) has confirmed that the ‘Figueira da Quinta Deão’ is one of the ten national finalists in the Tree of the Year 2025 competition, which is held in Portugal by the Mediterranean Forest Union (UNCA). This contest annually elects a tree representing Portugal to the European…