The Central Court of Criminal Investigation today sent to trial the two PSP agents – one of them a native of Porto Santo – accused in January by the Public Prosecutor’s Office of crimes of torture and sexual abuse against detainees at the Rato police station, in Lisbon. In reading…
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As of the 7th of May, Machico will have a new furniture store, Dorum. From furniture and mattresses to sofas and decor, the store is designed to provide almost everything for shoppers in one space. Located on Rua do Infante D. Henrique, 44C, the new store will open at 10:00…
Madeira has the highest rate of driving under the influence in the entire country. The current rate of 3.5 arrests per thousand inhabitants is the highest in Portugal. UCAD coordinators call for better road safety education, citing that a climate of impunity, tolerance, and social acceptance has contributed to the…
The Porto Santo Line responded today to Chega’s claim that the Lobo Marinho was transporting fuels it wasn’t certified to carry, assuring that it routinely transports various types of cargo, including fuels, whether classified as standard or requiring prior analysis and authorisation (with the necessary documentation and/or oversight from the…
With a carnation in his lapel, the parliamentary leader of the Socialist Party, Paulo CafĂ´fo, took advantage of the commemorative session of the 52nd anniversary of the 25th of April, this morning, in the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, to criticise the “systematic blockade” of the PSD/CDS majority to the opposition’s…
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, once again criticised the new Social Mobility Subsidy model for air travel as a “bureaucratic hell.” During the PSD-Madeira and PSD-Azores Parliamentary Summit, Miguel Albuquerque emphasized that the main priority should be making access to the SSM simple, ensuring people only pay…
Financial analyst Catarina Castro, who was President of the regional delegation of SEDES – Association for Economic Development, is being investigated by the Judiciary Police and the Ministry of Social Affairs. Following criminal proceedings for alleged fraud and abuse of trust that have harmed several Madeirans, including former MEP SĂ©rgio…
The Public Security Police (PSP) is warning of a new scam scheme associated with MB Way, which can involve citizens without them realising it. According to the PSP, the scheme begins with an unexpected transfer to the victim’s account. Shortly after, a contact appears, usually through the WhatsApp application, asking…
The Regional Directorate of Livestock and Animal Welfare is implementing Animal-Assisted Interventions within the scope of the One Health Movement, which highlights the link between human, animal, and environmental health. The initiative is based on the idea that the well-being of people and animals is interconnected; it is not possible…
With the arrival of the longer days and spring, Leroy Merlin is once again holding its ‘Hands to Work Garden’ initiative, a set of practical workshops designed to transform outdoor spaces into true havens of well-being. In Funchal, the initiative includes a session dedicated to the creation of kokedamas, a…
A new digital fraud relating to refunds for flight delays is circulating in Madeira. Scammers are posing as TAP Air Portugal employees, sending emails to residents claiming they’re entitled to financial compensation for flight delays of over three hours. They then direct recipients to click on a fraudulent link. If…
Porto Santo Beach dawned to an unusual spectacle today. Instead of a yellow sandy beach it was covered by numerous specimens of a species often confused with the Portuguese Man-o-War, causing some alarm among the population. Local social media was quickly flooded with warnings and calls for caution. Even so,…
Pedro Calado was one of the most awaited names to take the pulpit at the PSD Regional Congress, which takes place today and tomorrow at the Madeira Tecnopolo. Strongly applauded, the former Mayor, who is returning to the Political Commission, confessed that he missed political life. “I confess that I…
Passers-by were not surprised this morning to find another tent allegedly set up by tourists in the Praia Formosa area of Funchal – a situation that has become increasingly frequent in public spaces in the Region. According to a JM reader, the structure was set up during the night, as…
Yesterday, the Judiciary Police, through Madeira’s Criminal Investigation Department, arrested a couple accused of committing ten counts of qualified fraud and three counts of simple fraud, after carrying out arrest warrants issued by the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Ponta do Sol. The criminal scheme began in November 2024 and lasted…