The ‘Força Madeira’ coalition (PTP (Portuguese Labour Party), MPT (Earth Party), and RIR (Reuse, Inlude, Recycle)) today defended the creation of a marine park on the coast of Funchal, more specifically between the pier da Pontinha and Praia Formosa. The idea is to “protect marine species, which are at risk…
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Operations at Madeira International Airport were affected this morning by strong winds that prompted a weather warning from the Portuguese Institute Atmosphere and Sea. Since midnight, gusts have already exceeded 100 km/h at the Santa Catarina/Airport station. Three aircraft were affected while the Ryanair flight from Lisbon, which was scheduled…
Public Security Police intercepted and questioned 700 passengers at Madeira International Airport. An increase of 61% in 2024. Most issues related to documentation and the guardianship of minors. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
Meteorologists from the IPMA have issued another yellow weather warning for wind and rain on Monday from 15:00 to midnight. There will be periods of rain, which may be sometimes heavy, accompanied by thunderstorms. The IPMA further states that the yellow warning could be raised to orange. Wind gusts are…
Two tourists were caught limboing under a safety rail to access a dangerous area in Calhau de São Jorge, today. The route leads to the old pier area, and is closed due to the instability of the surrounding hillside. The Public Security Police was called to the scene. This is in…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), has issued a yellow warning for Madeira due to heavy rain and turbulent seas. The critical times are between 21:00 on the 14th of February and 09:00 on Saturday the 15th. Thunderstorms are also predicted. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
Portugal fell nine places in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index and obtained its worst result ever. The failing was, “particularly driven by the perception of abuse in public office for private benefits,” in cases such as ‘Operation Influencer’. The Transparency International index, published since 2012 and in which Portugal has…
Total exports from Madeira-based companies last year increased by 6.1% compared to 2023 valuing around 372 million euros. In turn, imports stood at 273.8 million euros in 2024 (0.2% more than in the previous year), which translates into a positive balance of trade in the Region’s foreign trade balance, in…
A minor earthquake was picked up this morning, off the south coast of the Desertas at 01:49, registering 1.7 on the Richter Scale. This is the second earthquake in two days, as yesterday, seismographs at the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea registered a 1.9 magnitude earthquake off the northwest…
The CDS today reaffirmed its proposal, to “convert the Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital into a support unit for the elderly, when the new Hospital da Madeira becomes operational. This they say, is a commonsense solution, as many abandoned schools on the island have been transformed into day centres, night shelters,…
ADN Madeira has once again criticized the stance of the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, regarding the tourism sector. According to the party, Albuquerque “boasts” about the increase in overnight stays in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, but “systematically ignores” the workers who make this growth possible. The…
As part of an initiative with the CEPAM – Conservatory School of Professional Arts of Madeira, MadeiraShopping will host six weekly concerts at 11:30 am, between February and May. Admission to the concerts is free. The concerts are: 15th of February – Guitar Ensemble. Ist of March – Combo Jazz…
From now on it will be possible to make Social Security payments via bank transfer. This is made possible due to the printed individual IBAN printed on the document. This, says a Social Security Institute (ISS) spokesperson will make the payment process easier and more efficient. “For each payment document…
A Monte toboggan team were involved in an incident on Monday during a descent on the Caminho do Monte. Except for a frightening couple of minutes no one was hurt. It was stressed afterwards, that the rain had made the already glass like road slippery, causing one of the team…
Between 1,500 and 2,000 Luso-Venezuelans, most with links to Madeira, are in danger of deportation from the US, after Donald Trump’s administration announced the end of temporary protection status for immigrants. Daniel Ferreira, President of the Portuguese Club of Miami, admits to media outlet, JM, that many Portuguese residents will…
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