The European Network of Electricity Transmission System Operators (Entso-e) announced that, half an hour before the blackout that hit the Iberian Peninsula, there were “two periods of power and frequency fluctuations” in continental Europe. In a statement, ENtso-e highlighted that these disturbances in the synchronous zone of continental Europe occurred…
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Health regulators, drug regulators, and the Food and Economic Safety Authority warned today that the diagnosis of hearing loss and the placement of devices must be carried out by health professionals and accredited entities. In a joint press statement, the National Medicines Authority (Infarmed), the Health Regulatory Authority (ERS), and…
The Parish Council of Santa Maria Maior will hold its XVIII edition photography contest entitled ‘Portraits of my Parish.’ Photographers are asked to present for the competition and to the public scenes that promote scenic, cultural, economic, heritage, and social values of the oldest parish in Madeira. According to that…
The traffic chaos this morning in the Red Cross area and which affected the entire Cota 40 and, possibly, also the Expressway, was caused by a barrier on the road. According to the Vice-President of the Funchal City Council, Traffic Department, Bruno Pereira, a barrier was placed at one of…
The municipal deputy elected by the Earth Party (MPT) has expressed his support for the proposal presented by the Trust Coalition regarding the strengthening of the inspection of local accommodation establishments (AL) in the Municipality of Funchal. “As a political force of a humanist matrix, which places human dignity, social…
Tourism professionals warn of the growing practice of “wild camping” in iconic places on the island, compromising the quality of tourism and Madeira’s reputation. The president of the Municipality of Santana, Dinarte Fernandes, told JM that this is clearly”undue occupation of public space and that the PSP is informed of…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), recorded a 1.8 magnitude earthquake at 22:08 last night off the northwest coast of Porto Santo. The ‘quake’ occurred at a depth of 22 kilometers. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM) has released for the Autonomous Region of Madeira (RAM), information on the causes of death in 2022, by municipality, age group, and sex. According to the data available, in 2022, there were 3,104 deaths of residents in the Autonomous Region of Madeira,…
The Cabo Girão viewpoint, one of the most emblematic tourist attractions in Madeira, has been the target of criticism from visitors due to alleged lack of cleanliness at the site. Despite being a paid space and offering one of the most impressive panoramic views of the island, tourists consider that…
Residents have denounced to local media outlets the outrageous behaviours of tourists who have taken to camping inside many of the mountains’ BBQ infrastructures, making it impossible for them to spend time with their families in local beauty spots. The complaint comes from regular visitors to these areas, who warn…
Machico Mayor, Ricardo Franco, has addressed the chaotic scenes witnessed daily at Baía d’Abra, Ponta São Lourenço. In a statement, he affirms that he has issued a proposal to the Regional Government for the creation of a car park and shuttle bus service to and from the popular tourist attraction. …
The National Republican Guard carried out a large-scale operation in Madeira that culminated in the arrest of at least two people. The operation carried out by the GNR in various places on the island will have relied on means and operatives from the mainland. In a later statement, media outlets…
The Bishop of Funchal, D. Nuno Brás, commented yesterday at the beginning of the Conclave that will elect the successor of Pope Francis, stressing that he does not have specific expectations regarding the result, but expressed full confidence in the process and in the Church. “I don’t expect anything. The…
The CDU was in Praia Formosa yesterday as part of their electoral campaign. During their visit, members of the party warned of the threats that “touristification brings to the management of the coast and the ecological risks to coastal waters.” “According to the most recent official data, Portugal has the…
Livre’s candidacy for the Legislative Elections on the 18th of May for the constituency of Madeira argues that immigrants contribute to Social Security sustainability. In a statement, the party points out that “the legal immigrants living and working in Portugal play an essential role in the sustainability of the Social…