A package containing one kilogram of cocaine was collected during a clean-up operation on the island of Selvagem Pequena, in Madeira, by crews from the Portuguese Navy ship Zaire. According to a statement from the Navy, crew members were carrying out an ocean cleaning operation on the island of Selvagem…
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At 5 pm this evening, the Maritime police were called out to rescue the occupants of a boat that was on fire off the coast of Madalena do Mar, Ponta do Sol, carrying a couple and their teenage boys from the Netherlands. On speaking to journalists from DIÁRIO, the Captain…
The National Anti-Corruption Unit of the Judiciary Police is investigating a self-styled grand master of an independent Masonic lodge on suspicion of financial fraud. The suspect, who allegedly had business dealings with defendants in the mega-case of diamond trafficking and bitcoin fraud, was intercepted in wiretaps arranging suspicious meetings, according…
TaxisRam – Association of Taxis and other Land Transport of Madeira announced that tomorrow, the 12th of August, it will formally request the Legislative Assembly to implement a moratorium on TVDE and have an audience with the regional secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture to discuss the current situation of…
Chega’s candidacy for the Funchal City Council presents concrete measures to prevent uncontrolled immigration that has been overwhelming the city, affecting housing, safety, and the quality of life of Funchal families. Filipe Santos, candidate of Chega, is clear: “There has to be a joint work of the municipal bodies. The…
An employee of the Funchal City Council (CMF) was detained, last Wednesday, by the Public Security Police (PSP), in Viveiros. A source from media outlet, JM, reported that the arrest took place around 19:00 by plainclothes policemen. The individual, who had drugs in his possession, was also found to have…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), recorded a 2.1 magnitude earthquake off the southeast coast of the Desertas at 07:48 this morning. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
A study by the Instituto Superior Miguel Torga (ISMT) in Coimbra revealed that the majority of Portuguese consumers stop buying products from a brand when they discover that it is lying about its sustainable practices. The brands most identified by respondents, which fit the ‘greenwashing’ model, include Volkswagen, cited by…
Once again, tourists have spent a night in a public space. Information sent to newsrooms reports that the episode took place at the Vigia Viewpoint, in São Jorge, in a residential area where “the tourists simply parked their vehicles in front of houses and set up camp.” A resident states…
The Liberal Initiative (IL) has announced that it is suspicious of the effectiveness of the Funchal City Council’s decision to suspend, for six months, the issuance of new Local Lodging (AL) licenses. In a press release, IL opines that “this measure will not only not solve the housing crisis, but…
The Funchal City Council will no longer issue Local Accommodation (AL) licences in the municipality for six months. The measure was announced last week by Mayor Cristina Pedra. The reason is that there is a need to review the regulation and reduce pressure in certain areas. During a last-minute press…
CMF Mayor Cristina Pedra and Bruno Pereira visited the newly restored Campo da Barca Garden – Largo do Conde de Canavial. The restoration work cost approximately 250 thousand euros, ensuring that the gardens, walkways, and seating areas are a restful space for all who visit. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
According to the Captain of the Port of Funchal, Bruno Ferreira Teles, at 05:00 this morning, the authorities were alerted to the presence of a 50-year-old man floating in the sea next to a boat, ‘Falcão do Mar,’ anchored approximately 500 metres from Câmara de Lobos. Immediately, a crew from…
A new report indicates that the new hospital will cost 45% more than estimated. The reasons given for the increase include the purchase of unforeseen materials, making the project more expensive. In a statement the Secretary of the Equipment guarantees that the recent opinion of the Court of Auditors will…
Rui Alves criticizes the current controlled cost housing regime in existence. The President of Coohafal considers that this has become a “ghetto programme,” which excludes the middle class and is aimed only at people in a situation of greater social need. This, he warns, could have serious repercussions in the…