On Monday the 5th of January 2026, the Government published in the Official Gazette Decree-Law No. 1-A/2026, which introduces the first amendment to the Social Mobility Allowance (SSM) regime, approved in March 2025, adjusting it to the entry into operation of the new electronic platform for the management of support…
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This year, the Conservatory – School of Arts of Madeira, Eng. Luiz Peter Clode presents its new edition of the Student Concert Cycle, featuring performances by students from the Professional Instrumentalist Course, the Professional Jazz Instrumentalist Course, and Specialised Artistic Education. The free concerts will take place in the Conservatory’s…
The JPP Parliamentary Group was contacted by a group of beekeepers from the Autonomous Region of Madeira who requested the party’s intervention with the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment (SRAPA). Reports indicate that in May 2024, American Foulbrood disease was found in beehives in the areas of Santana,…
The President of the Republic promulgated, yesterday, the diploma that amends Decree-Law No. 37-A/2025, of 24 March, which defines a new model for the attribution of a Social Mobility Allowance, within the scope of air services between the mainland and the Autonomous Regions. In a note on the official website…
A military man and a businessman. The first is from Ponta do Sol, the second is from Câmara de Lobos. The two are detained in processes considered illegal and politically motivated. The day before yesterday, Miguel Albuquerque recalled that “there are two Madeirans imprisoned for political reasons” in Venezuela. Without…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) confirms that several pedestrian routes in the Autonomous Region of Madeira and Porto Santo are closed. Among the courses currently closed are: PR 1.3 – Encumeada Footpath; PR 5 – Funduras Footpath; PR 7 – Levada do Moinho; PR 9 – Levada do CaldeirĂŁo…
They say things happen in threes. This month, the Porto Santo ferry service is cancelled for scheduled maintenance. In addition, the Monte cable car and the one serving the Botanical Gardens will also shut down for maintenance. The Monte cable car is expected to be out of service for three…
The deputy of Chega, Francisco Gomes, questioned the Minister of Justice about the closure of the Ombudsman’s Office services in Madeira, considering it “a direct attack on Madeirans’ access to justice and a serious failure of the State.” In the application presented, the parliamentarian recalls that “the Ombudsman’s Office is…
The PSP’s Madeira Regional Command has announced that some parts of the island at risk of landslides and rockfalls have been cordoned off and are now closed to traffic. In a publication released on social networks this Sunday, the PSP says that, despite the existing warnings, there are still situations…
The mayor of Calheta, Doroteia Leça issued a statement reporting the closure of the Marginal da Calheta due to the danger of falling rocks and the need for urgent intervention. In her statement, Doroteia Leça informs that thearea will be temporarily closed to car and pedestrian traffic, as well as…
The Captaincy of Funchal announced, this afternoon, that it received from the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) a category 6 severe weather warning for the archipelago of Madeira, which corresponds to wind force 7 (51 to 62 km per hour) from any direction. A Note signed by Captain…
From the 1st of January, the payment of the Social Mobility Allowance by CTT has been suspended, pending the publication of national ordinances. However, according to the Regional Government, it is assured that the payment of the SSM for all tickets issued up to the date of publication of the…
Heavy rainfall led the IPMA to upgrade the orange weather warning to red over much of the island of Madeira this morning. The heaviest rainfall was recorded between 08:00 and 08:10, where 11.7 litres per square metre of rain fell in just 10 minutes. At that time, a red warning…
The president of the Regional Government confirmed today that the New Year’s Eve firework show will go ahead as scheduled. At a press conference, Miguel Albuquerque said that the Regional Government considered postponing the pyrotechnic show, given the first forecasts of the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere, but…
Due to the New Year’s Eve celebrations and the fireworks show, the Funchal City Council informs that temporary changes will be implemented to road traffic, parking, public transport, taxis, and tourist transport from December 30th to New Year’s Day. The measures will cover several parishes in the municipality, with a…