The Casa do Povo da Calheta has opened enrollment for their antique lace course. Training will take place on Thursdays between 10:00 – 14:00, starting on the 11th of September. All interested parties can register in person, at the headquarters of Casa do Povo da Calheta, or by calling 291…
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The Health Service of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (SESARAM) informs that fraudulent messages (sms) are being addressed to National Health Users. “These messages, that abuse the identity of SNS 24, allege the existence of amounts owed and include ATM references for payment. The deadline given is 5 days. This…
A red light seen dancing in the sea off the Porto Santo beach, near Cabeço, aroused a lot of interest among several young people bathing in the area. Concerned about what may be an emergency, and according to eye-witness reports, people became so concerned that several calls were made to…
Élvio Sousa, Secretary General of Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP), has reignited criticism over the Curral das Freiras Cable Car project, accusing the PSD/CDS coalition of misleading the public by claiming the investment would be financed exclusively through private capital. “Not only did the Government fund the economic feasibility study, while…
JPP Accuses PSD of Blocking Ministerial Hearing on Madeira’s Cancelled Firefighting Helicopter The sole deputy of Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) in the Assembly of the Republic has denounced what he calls a “blockade by the PSD” to prevent a parliamentary hearing with the Minister of Internal Affairs regarding the cancellation…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), has extended the yellow warning for hot weather issued today for the mountainous regions of Madeira. According to the latest IPMA updates, the warning will remain in force until 18:00 on Friday, the 8th of August. Samantha Ganno info at madeira-weekly.com Photo:…
The first six months of this year saw a 10% increase in the number of accidents, traffic violations, and deaths on regional roads. Data provided by the PSP indicates that excessive speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol continue to be the main risk factors. Local inspection actions will…
A 34-year-old tourist caused chaos this afternoon, in a hotel located on Avenida do Infante, Funchal, with his out-of-control behaviour. The man, very naked stood on his balcony and threw empty bottles and furniture into the street below him. Later, a hospital source said that the man had been drinking…
Young people aged 11 to 14 believe they are not exposed to online misinformation, so they tend to believe misleading content more, a study by the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom has concluded. According to the university study, the absence of barriers on social networks, making it possible…
Following the news published today in DIÁRIO, under the heading ‘Albuquerque rule shuts down half of AL accommodation,’ the Presidency of the Regional Government press office has issued a further statement clarifying that Miguel Albuquerque has defended AL limits in Madeira, well before the CORTEL scandal broke out. According to…
Banif’s injured parties threaten to file a lawsuit against the State for compensation payment of 242 million euros, states media outlet, Lusa. This information was sent last week to the Government and, according to the document, almost 3,000 Banif injured parties – a list that includes the Association of Banif…
The Judiciary Police (PJ), through the Criminal Investigation Department of Madeira, has detained a 38-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder, and the possession of a prohibited weapon, following an incident that occurred last Sunday in Funchal, Madeira. According to a PJ statement, the crime was committed in a restaurant…
Last Thursday, the daily mortality through heat-related deaths reached a peak of 345, with more than half being over 85 years old. Since last Friday, the number of deaths in Portugal due to heat has been above 300 per day. The IPMA predicts that maximum temperatures will remain high until…
Up until 17:00, four flights had been diverted and a further 12 cancelled due to strong winds affecting the east of the island. ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, through its website, advises passengers that the current weather conditions are expected to remain until tomorrow (Saturday, the 2nd of August), and…
Animad collected four puppies that had been abandoned at a rubbish collection area in Madalenas thi week. Luckily, reported Natália Vieira, the animals were uninjured and had been well looked after. She suspects that the puppies were left there on purpose so that people could take them. The good news…