The Câmara de Lobos Nursing Home is without nursing care between 21:30 and 08:00. While the home’s administration disagrees with the reduction of nurses, they say that they comply with Social Security standards. However, families of the patients are concerned, especially with possible nighttime emergencies. When questioned about the situation,…
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The Quinta B Team (B&B in Funchal) visited the „Solar São Cristóvão“ (follow the road signs in Machico). Here are their impressions: Today I would like to tell you about a little trip into Madeira’s past. We visited an old manor house in Machico, in the east of the island.…
In January, the PSP detained three foreign citizens for illegally staying in the Region. The individuals were subjected to judicial interrogation and released under coercive measures, including periodic reports to the police station until the extradition process is completed. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The Regional Health Service (SESARAM) currently monitors about 2,500 cancer patients. Ana Paula Vieira confirmed the numbers while attending a conference, ‘Cancer, from prevention to rehabilitation’ organised by the Regional Directorate of Health to mark World Cancer Day (4th of February). The director of the Oncology Service of SESARAM places…
The deadline for taxpayers to submit income declarations, that are not subject to withholding tax, such as domestic workers, has been extended until the end of February. At issue is the so-called Model 10, whose deadline for delivery is usually the 10th of February, but an order recently published by…
The president of the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries, Emília Cerqueira, was confident that “precautionary measures will be taken” to protect Madeiran bananas and other products from the outermost regions, if the Mercosur agreement is ratified by European Union member states. The deputy was thus reacting to the concerns…
The ADN considers that the application of the Land Law in the Region would facilitate the organisation of land use, promoting more efficient and sustainable urban planning, as well as establishing environmental protection zones, preserving ecosystems and natural resources. The party questions the current regional executive about the refusal to…
A recent study warns that Portugal’s cancer rate is expected to increase by 20% by 2040, with the country having the highest rates of cancer in children in the European Union. The statistics are part of a Portuguese cancer profile presented by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)…
During the second-day visit of members from the Assembly of the Republic, meetings were held with the Madeiran Farmers Association and Coopescamadeira – Fishing Cooperative of the Madeira Archipelago. João Ferreira, President of the Association of Farmers, wanted further clarification on the Land Law, which although is not in force…
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded last night (020225), at 21:45, off the south coast of Funchal. Due to its size and depth, it would not have been felt. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
Applications to benefit from the Regional Supplement for the Elderly (CRI) are open until the 31st of October this year. Created using the region’s budget, the CRI aims to improve the living conditions of the elderly population, through cash benefits awarded as a regional supplement to pensions or those on…
Two tourists were filmed today jumping one of the access gates to the Botanical Garden, in Funchal. According to a witness, the two women climbed the reserved gate by the exit to avoid paying the garden admission. Then after jumping the gate they nonchalantly enjoyed the garden that other people…
SANAS Madeira attended a man in his 50s who was bitten by a seal this afternoon. The individual was bleeding from a wound on the front of his body and was taken to the Dreams Resort Marina, where he was taken by ambulance to hospital. It is believed the incident…
The Public Prosecutor’s Office has shelved the investigation involving the Secretary of Economy, Tourism, and Culture of Madeira, in a process on suspicion of the crime of malfeasance, the minister confirmed, after receiving information from his lawyer. “For my part, I never had any doubt that no crime was committed…
As part of the transition to the new integrated ticketing system of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, which began on the 1st of July 2024, and considering the guidelines of the Regional Authority – Institute for Mobility and Transport, Horários do Funchal (HF) will resume it’s pre-paid service for all…
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