The Moderna biotechnology company today announced that provisional data from their latest trials indicate that their Covid-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective in reducing the risk of contracting the disease.
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Businesswoman Cristina Pedra presented a bleak picture at the PS-Madeira Studies Office conference 'Responding to the Present, Preparing for the Future.'
During a Madeira Days Conference, held in São Vincente, criticisms were raised about the state of public gardens and the islands escarpments.
Over the weekend, tempers and a lack of patience in the face of economic ruin forced a group of food and beverage businessmen to take matters into their own hands, as they threw bottles at Pubic Security Police Officers (PSP), and burned coffins during a demonstration on Avenida dos Aliados in Porto.
Local animal charity Ajuda a Alimentar Cães rescued a mum and her pups from starvation today. Like all animal charities on the island they are overstretched, and ask if anyone can help them to contact them on their Facebook page.
Over the weekend a Social Security Institute of Madeira (ISSM) Administrative Service employee tested positive for Covid.
The Banco de Portugal wants companies and shops to accept at least one form of electronic payment in addition to cash. With cash increasingly in decline, the covid-19 pandemic has only accelerated the digitalization of transactions, thereby increasing online consumption and the use of contactless payments. Dennis Swing Greeneinfo at…
Since yesterday, the 11th of November, the Funchal City Council has created a telephone scheduling service for all those requesting EU Citizen Residence Certificates at the Loja do Munícipe.
During a press conference, political party Juntos Pela Povo (JPP) expressed their disapproval with the Regional Governments current arrangements when dealing with visitors who test Covid-19 positive on arrival.
EasyJet has announced that it will soon start a recruiting campaign for cabin crew. This opportunity stems from an announcement that the airline, one of Europe's leaders, is opening new seasonal bases, including Faro and Malaga, next spring.
Reports from the Miami National Hurricane Centre (NHC), state that there is a 5 to 20% chance of the Madeiran archipelago being hit by an intense subtropical storm winds this weekend.
The Judiciary Police in conjunction with the Criminal Investigation Department of Madeira, have detained a 47-year-old male CTT employee for embezzlement, falsification of documents and violation of correspondence.
According to this morning's headlines, the number of local Covid-19 transmissions has increased by 30% this month, with 70 local cases confirmed resulting in 600 people being confined.
The Regional Secretary for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Susana Prada, was at Montado da Esperança, parish of São Roque, today, the 11th of November, as the first of the 88,500 plants, shrubs and trees were planted as part of the reforestation of an area covering 45 hectares. These include leafy and indigenous species.
When questioned about the upcoming Christmas festivities, Miguel Albuquerque categorically stated this morning that “Market Night as we know it, will not take place!”