The Regional Command of Madeira of the Public Security Police, issued a statement this afternoon, confirming that yesterday, the 24th of January, a 40-year-old man was arrested for committing several crimes, including theft, dangerous driving, coercion, possession of a prohibited weapon, drug trafficking and forging documentation (licence plates).
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A man, accompanied by his dog was surprised yesterday as they walked along the edge of the Porto da Cruz pool, when a large wave almost dragged him into the sea.
'No more, no less! That's where we are at the moment!' Pedro Ramos announced this evening when he was asked by journalists about any new measures that may be introduced to help combat the spread of Covid-19.
João Severino has been missing from his home in Quinta Grande since the 15th of January.
Last night, the Savoy Signature hotel chain further showed its commitment to their partnership with the Homeless Support Centre (CASA), by offering to provide meals to those in need. The meals will be prepared by their team of chefs under the guidance of their executive chef Carlos Gonçalves.
The pioneering AT MicroProtect technology to combat Covid-19 and microbiological contamination, developed by a consortium led by BLC3, will be installed, for the first time in the world, at Generis Farmacêutica.
A testing oversight allowed a male Covid sufferer to go undetected for two days, and it was only after he asked for help as a non-Covid patient that the original communication failure was detected.
A major road collapse occurred on Tuesday evening on the road connecting Estreito da Calheta and Jardim do Mar.
Fourteen search and rescue personal including officers from the Regional Command of Public Security Police (PSP) Madeira, the Santana Volunteer Firefighters and the Forestry Police were involved in the rescue of a 33-year-old Polish national, who was lost last night in the mountains of Madeira.
The Regional Government may decide to prohibit people from consuming alcoholic beverages while standing at the bar, as a way of controlling and disciplining both patrons and bar owners during the pandemic. This will be one of the new rules to be discussed tomorrow during the Government Council Meeting.
The estimated cost of the Christmas Day storm, in terms of damage, is in the region of €40.6 million.
The Project to Enhance the Region of Cabo Girão (GIRO), promoted by the Insular Association of Geography (AIG), today launched the Digital Catalogue of Cabo Girão Protected Area Species.
Eduardo Jesus, the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Culture, said today that digital nomads have become an an international trend, and that the pandemic has created a different culture, that is, people want stay and work in countries where they feel safe.
The Regional Directorate of Health and Health Services of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (DRS), today reminded everyone that the Covid-19, Psychological Support Helpline is available to all those who need to talk, especially as the pandemic has created profound upheaval in people's lives, family and work situations.