The President of the Portuguese Association of Security and Civil Protection Technicians (Asprocivil) considered today, in parliament, “a strategic mistake by the Regional Government” of Madeira for not being part of the rural fire national combat plan. “Integration at the national level was fundamental, and this is a strategic mistake…
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A tent at the Pináculo Viewpoint visible from the road amazed motorists and public transport passengers alike this morning. Again, this highlights the total disregard some tourists have for our island and the population at large, especially as this, as are so many, an unauthorised overnight stay. Local newspaper, JM,…
Two earthquakes occurred during the early hours of Monday off the archipelago of Madeira, according to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA). The first, a 1.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 04:34 northwest of Porto Moniz. The second, slightly larger 2.3 earthquake, was reported at 05:44 off the…
Two earthquakes were registered by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), over the weekend. The first was recorded off Porto Santo at 22:35 registering 2.21 on the Richter Scale, with a depth of 56 km. At 04:04 Sunday morning, a second 1.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN), has updated the status of some of their walks, this includes routes that are now partially passable. According to a press release, in the case of PR 2 Vereda do Urzal, the route is passable from Lombo do Urzal to km 6.2; PR 17…
In a press release, the sole deputy of political party, PAN, emphasises the position adopted by the Secretariat of the Environment in the authorisation granted for a private event in the protected area of Fanal. MĂłnica Freitas says it is an “irresponsible” attitude and stresses that Madeirans have a duty…
An earthquake registering 2.2 on the Richter scale was recorded yesterday afternoon, at the ‘Madeira-Tore,’ an underwater elevation that connects the island of Madeira to the Tore seamount. According to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km, on Saturday the…
Madeira will use drones to reforest hard-to-reach areas affected by the fires in August. The information released by the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation, reveals negotiations with a company to speed up the process and take advantage of the first rains. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 0
The Captaincy of Funchal has issued a strong wind warning until 18:00 this afternoon. The wind will blow from NE, very cool, sometimes strong, at dawn and visibility will be good. As for the swell, there will be NE waves of 2 to 2.5 metres on the south coast, gradually…
The Public Security Police (PSP) and two teams from the Volunteer Firefighters of Câmara de Lobos (BVCL) were activated on Sunday to search for a man who was reported missing in the FajĂŁ das Galinhas area. According to media outlet, JM, he was one of the few individuals who insisted…
Ireneu Barreto, Representative of the Republic for the Region, says that we cannot ignore the tragedy of the fires that devastated the Region, saying that it is necessary to focus on prevention and that the debate has to be more technical than political. In his speech at the solemn session…
Following the absence of the President of the Regional Government at the parliamentary hearing on the fires, the Secretary-General of the JPP, Élvio Sousa accuses Miguel Albuquerque of being “afraid” to go to parliament and admit the truth. Taunting, Élvio Sousa, asks the President this: “Are you afraid to go…
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, and the Regional Secretary, Pedro Fino, visited the Santo da Serra Golf Course yesterday to discuss and view the new installation/construction of a photovoltaic plant, which will allow the golf centre to become energy self-reliant. Energy created by the 48 photovoltaic panels…
An Englishwoman aged 57 years old, was the fatal victim yesterday’s fall at the Rochete Bridge on CaldeirĂŁo Verde. According to the Santana Volunteer Firefighters commander, the tourist was hiking with her husband when she fell from a height of between five and 10 meters from the bridge. Firefighters rescued…
A foreign citizen died this afternoon after falling five metres from the Rochete Bridge while walking along the CaldeirĂŁo Verde levada. So far, the Commander of the Santana Volunteer Firefighters has been unable to confirm the age or nationality of the tourist. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 10