The Municipality of Machico needed to carry out protective intervention in the Maroços area, and hired a Spanish helicopter and crew to help with the construction of the barrier. Arriving on Saturday, the Spanish helicopter’s presence caused general concern among residents, with many ringing 112 to report its activity in…
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Temperatures will increase from Thursday and exceed 40 degrees in some regions of mainland Portugal, especially in the interior, according to forecasts released today by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA). “There is a tendency for the anticyclone, located in the Azores region, to intensify and extend in…
Several tourists expressed discontent this morning with the cleanliness and maintenance of the Cabo GirĂŁo Viewpoint, in Câmara de Lobos. According to a guide-interpreter, visitors were displeased as they were not able to fully appreciate the experience, the view over the Atlantic Ocean, and the impressive cliff of Cabo GirĂŁo,…
A Spanish helicopter arrived in the municipality of Machico to provide support to an operation conducted by the City Council. The presence of the device generated some curiosity among residents, especially after calls were made to 112 to report its activity. Despite the concern, an official source states that everything…
PPM Madeira (Monarchy Party) has issued a statement opposing the installation of video surveillance cameras on the streets of the city of Funchal, as the party believes this will only create a false sense of citizens ‘ security. In its opinion, surveillance cameras do not prevent crime and only serve…
In the first half of this year, an average of 38,725 vehicles circulated daily on the highway, which represents a traffic growth of around 5.1%, compared to the same period last year. Of these, 37,853 correspond to light vehicles and 872 heavy goods vehicles (HGV), both with year-on-year increases of…
As usual, because of the festivities in the parish of Monte, the carreiros will take a week off between the second and third week of August. In a press release, the Association of Carreiros do Monte stated: “We inform you that, due to the holding of the Festivities of Our…
The Regional Authority for Economic Activities (ARAE) has advised that an IKEA product has been recalled as it poses a potential risk to public health. At issue is the IKEA 365+ VĂ„RDEFULL black garlic press, reference 201.521.58. Unfortuneately, due to a defect, small metal parts can become detached from the…
Forum Madeira has launched a new app and website, aimed at strengthening its digital presence and offering a more personalised and innovative customer experience. According to a shopping centre statement, the new application features advanced capabilities designed to enhance user interaction and foster loyalty through its brand club. This new…
Madeira remains under a warning due to the heat: yellow for the south coast and orange in mountainous areas, a warning that will remain in force until 18:00 today (Thursday, the 17th). According to forecasts from the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea, temperatures may reach a maximum of 29ÂşC,…
In a third statement released yesterday by Chega, the party reports on a meeting held with the Judiciary Police, focused on the “legal and operational weaknesses that compromise the effective fight against drug trafficking and consumption in the Region.” According to the press release, Manuela Gonçalves and Hugo Nunes, both…
The inauguration of the new Social Grocery Store took place today at the Complexo Palheiro Ferreiro, in addition to the opening of the ‘Entre Vizinhos CafĂ©.’ Both of these new spaces are dedicated to providing the necessary socialisation areas and support for the local community. The event was attended by…
The Social Security Institute of Madeira, through its Home Support (SAD), visited Jardim da Serra on Monday, following a complaint from the Dog Food Aid Association, which reported a case of “human and animal negligence.” On-site technicians identified the residence as “a scenario of unhealthiness,” marked by serious deficiencies in…
A public parking space located in the city of Funchal was allegedly blocked today, Tuesday, the 15th of July, by a group of tourists. The situation ended up generating a scene with several passers-by intervening with the aim of freeing the parking space. In a post on the Facebook social…