Public Security Police (PSP) officers were involved in a high-speed chase on the VR1 yesterday. According to information gathered by JM, the suspect vehicle was being monitored and watched by PSP agents in the Santa Cruz area. When ordered to follow police instructions and immobilize the vehicle, the driver sped…
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The Swiftair cargo plane that supplies Madeira, which due to technical issues was unable to fly, is now operational again. Luckily, it was able to land in Madeira today and return to its base in Lisbon. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The Parish Council of Caniço started its ‘Christmas baskets’ operation this week, continuing an annual tradition. The Christmas baskets are purchased with Council funds, sponsorships from the padel courts, and donations from some of the local municipality’s partners. “With this synergy, the Parish Council demonstrates its solidarity spirit and counts…
The Union of Workers in Hospitality, Tourism, Food, Services and Similar Establishments of the Autonomous Region of Madeira has scheduled industrial action on the 30th, 31 of December, and the 1st of January 2025. However, trade unionist Adolfo Freitas informed reporters that if they reach a consensus with employers for…
Celebrating the spirit of the Christmas season, Madeira’s Military Band will host a festive concert at 21:00 on Thursday the 19th of December at the Sé Cathedral, Funchal. In a press release from the Army, they state that through music, the Army is always aware that there are many living…
The current air pollution phenomenon is caused by a mass of air carrying suspended dust from the deserts of North Africa. The Directorate-General for Health recommends the population avoid prolonged exertion and exposure and limit outdoor physical activity. This pollutant (inhalable particles) adversely affects human health, especially the most vulnerable,…
History was made at the Regional Assembly yesterday morning, the 17th of December 2024. The motion of censure presented by Chega has been approved. The action of opposition in the Autonomous Region of Madeira has dismissed the Regional Government. Chega, PS, JPP, PAN, and IL have thus united against the…
On the 23rd of December, Market Night will return to its traditional roots. The mayor presented the plan that takes into account the thousands of people who flock into the Old Town for a night of last-minute shopping, carol singing, and being together. It will also be well policed confirmed…
Josefina Maia, the oldest person in the municipality of Porto Moniz, has passed away aged 108. As a resident of the parish of Porto Moniz, she was widely cherished and well-known in the community. Her funeral will take place this week. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
Jackson the cat died on Friday the 13th, four years ago. To commemorate his life a resident, supported by others who knew the feline, gathered together and promoted the creation of a sculpture, which is now on display on one of the walls of Barreirinha. The work, in basalt, by…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has issued a yellow warning for the mountainous regions and the south coast of Madeira. Heavy precipitation is expected in the mountainous regions from 06:00 to 12:00 tomorrow (Sunday). The yellow alert will remain all day on Monday due to southerly winds…
The proposal to amend the Regulation of establishment opening hours and noisy activities registered “record” participation during the public discussion, highlighting the high concentration of citizens. In total, 127 contributions were received, of which 114 were submitted by residents and 13 by companies. The data were announced today by the…
The Public Security Police were alerted that shots had been fired in the mountainous area of Santo António. According to DIÁRIO, several police teams were dispatched to the area, but when they arrived they found a man shooting a compressed air pistol. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The Chamber of Santa Cruz has written on its social networks that someone has stolen one of the figures from their Christmas animatronics. The municipality will file a complaint with the PSP and regrets what happened, for which it finds no explanation. They will of course be checking all CCTV footage…
On Friday the 13th of December at 16:00 in Barreirinha, Funchal, a basalt piece of art in honor of local cat ‘Jackson’ will be unveiled. The cat was a frequent visitor to Largo do Socorro, in Santa Maria Maior, until he tragically passed away on the 13th of December 2020.…