The Regional Civil Protection Service issued a bad weather warning this afternoon. In a statement, the IPMA forecasts heavy rain tomorrow, with intense and frequent showers occurring tomorrow afternoon (Sunday) and early Monday morning. As part of their security measures, the IPMA recommends that all drainage systems should be unobstructed;…
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The ADN – Madeira considers it a lack of respect for the people of Madeira and Porto Santo that the President of the Regional Government even considers the construction of additional golf courses in the Autonomous Region of Madeira to be a priority, to the detriment of greater investment in…
The Free Party (Livre) warns of the “irreversible degradation” to which Fanal, one of the most emblematic places in the Laurissilva, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is subject. “I can’t remain silent in the face of the images that are reaching me of what is happening in Fanal,” said Marta…
The candidate of Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) for the leadership of the Municipality of Calheta defended, today, a specific plan to preserve the authenticity of the Rabaçal area, protect endemic species, and take care of the safety of residents and visitors to the island. Basílio Santos says that the organisation…
The non-governmental organisation (NGO) Social Democratic Association for the Environment, Earth and Ocean went public on Monday, accusing the JPP of siding with the PSD over the Curral das Freitas cable car project. The NGO accuses the JPP of populism and political alignment with a regime, which does not actually…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) advises that due to maintenance and road clearing on the Paredão Forest Road between Eira do Serrado and the Viewpoint, it is necessary to close the road temporarily. This closure is expected to last until Sunday, the 7th of September. “Given the…
An unusual scene was found this Sunday at the fenced-off access to the Praia da Canavieira footpath, in the parish of Caniço. Passers-by found a dead black chicken attached to the gate, a cross leaning against the structure, and white powder scattered on the ground. The macabre scenario, interpreted as…
The ecoRoute project, represented in Madeira by CEAM – Centre for Modern and Contemporary Archaeology Studies, carried out an underwater shipwreck cleaning of the ‘Prompt’ this morning. Due to the special conditions of the dive site and the work to be carried out, with safety constraints in mind, this cleaning…
The bather rescued yesterday afternoon at Praia Formosa, Funchal, ended up dying, confirmed a hospital source, despite all resuscitation efforts by firefighters and the A&E department of the Dr Nélio Mendonça Hospital. The rescue operation involved lifeguards and military personnel from the Maritime Authority involved in the ‘Sea Watch’ project,…
On Saturday, the 30th of August, between 10:00 and 12:00, the Funchal Ecological Park will host one of its Saturday at the Park sessions. This month’s topic is dedicated to the traditional uses of Madeiran plants. According to the Funchal City Council, plants have always played a fundamental role in…
Over the next few days, above normal tidal swells and troughs are expected to affect the coast of Madeira. Therefore, the MarFunchal Front recommends all bathers to be cautious and respect all warning flags. “Always opt for supervised beaches and follow the recommendation of lifeguards,” says a Frente MarFunchal representative. …
By 14:30 this afternoon, 12 flights were cancelled at Madeira’s International Airport (arrivals and departures) due to strong winds. As DIÁRIO reported, winds had reached 72 km/h by 10:10 am. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
Yesterday afternoon, an earthquake registering 5.1 on the Richter scale was recorded in the Madeira-Tore region. According to data provided by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea 9IPMA), the seismographs recorded this earthquake at 17:28, at a depth of 10 kilometers. As DIÁRIO reported, this is the second earthquake…
The PS Parliamentary Group has confirmed that it has submitted a request to Eduardo Jesus in the Legislative Assembly requesting all documentation on the candidacy process of the Levadas to World Heritage, which was suspended last year. The socialists demand that the Regional Secretary for the Environment, Tourism and Culture…
Madeira intends to use drones to drop plant seeds in hard-to-reach areas affected by the fire that raged across the island between the 14th and 26th of August 2024, confirms a spokesperson for the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN). “To overcome the physical access restrictions to the areas,…