A JM reader shared photos and a video highlighting how tourists are still risking their lives on the cliffs near the lighthouse in Ponta do Pargo. In one instance, three children ran toward the edge, slipping dangerously close to the abyss, less than a metre from the drop. Fortunately, no…
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The French Naval Frigate ‘Courbet’ arrived in Funchal harbour this morning and will remain here until the 23rd of October. Tomorrow, October the 20th, the ship’s commander, Captain Arnaud Richard, will officially greet local entities. This will be followed by an official lunch on board. As part of this stopover,…
Traffic chaos ensued this morning at Ponta de São Lourenço, in Caniçal. A bus with tourists was even blocked in Ponta do Rosto, due to traffic. So much so that the police had to be called in to help relieve the situation. According to local newspapers, many tour companies have…
The Ocean Victory cruise ship has already left the port of Funchal and is now heading to Montevideo, Uruguay, where it will begin its winter operation. This crossing marks the repositioning of the ship for the South American season, during which it will explore itineraries different from the usual European…
From the 27th to the 31st of October, the Institute of Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts of Madeira (IVBAM) is hosting its second ‘Weaving and Tapestry Week.’ An initiative that aims to value and disseminate the traditional arts and crafts of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The course aims to celebrate…
Perched atop the cliffs of Camacha in Porto Santo, the wind flows freely, and the northern sea unfolds endlessly in a deep blue expanse. Amid the serene autumn silence and the faint sound of waves crashing below, the new Lapa Viewpoint emerges as a breathtaking gem on the island’s northern…
For a few days, a new mobile rubbish container is stationed in Rua Velha da Ajuda, S. Martinho parish. The cute box has several “mouths” for residents to drop off the following types of refuse for recycling – hold on: CDs and DVD’s, batteries, kitchen utensils (such as pots and…
A news article printed in the ‘Portugal News’ indicates that there has been a higher-than-usual demand for AIMA services as many resident permits expired in June. Resident Permits in Portugal were administratively extended due to the pandemic and a high number of immigrants seeking refuge in Portugal, eliminating the need…
The Funchal City Council informs that, within the scope of the municipal contract called “Implementation of mobility and traffic calming measures 2024/2025”, it is necessary to make some temporary changes to road traffic during October and November. The changes are: FROM 14.10.2025 (TUESDAY) TO 14.11.2025 (FRIDAY) Road traffic at the…
Last night’s rain left one road in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos almost impassable, due to flooding. According to Amílcar Figueira, this is a chronic situation on Rua António Prócoro Macedo Júnior, whenever there is intense rain. “Once again, the road was completely flooded, making it difficult for vehicles and…
A seagull that tested positive for the avian influenza virus (H5) was collected on the 4th of October in Funchal. The confirmation was made by the National Institute of Agrarian and Veterinary Research (INIAV) on the 13th, after analysis of samples sent by the Veterinary Service of the Region. The…
Several reports have been logged about a drug addict on Rua Carvalho Araújo, Funchal. It’s stated that drugs are being consumed during the day in a tourist area close to several hotels. According to reports, a young homeless man is using the concrete benches as his makeshift home in the…
We visited the “Assoc. Abelinha” in Prazeres, to see the building for the Sidra production and were able to taste two kinds of Sidra (Sidra das Costas de Baixo, Video on the top left of this page: https://abelhinha.org/videos/). The project is based on the work of Padre Rui Sousa in…
A group of tourists reportedly paid 72 euros for six pieces of fruit at the Farmers Market. A video was published on social media four days ago and already had thousands of reactions and shares. The page ‘Flamanteshopp’ shared that after purchasing a small selection of dates, mangoes, and bananas,…
Miguel Albuquerque: I Didn’t Mean to Offend
Miguel Albuquerque says he has the greatest respect for the social workers and clarified that the statement “the decision-making centres are not for social workers” was a figure of speech that he used in the context of his political discourse. The President of the Regional Government was questioned by DIÁRIO…