The first edition of CĂŁominhada (dog walk) da Calheta will take place on the 30th of August. The walk will start at 09:30 at Praceta 24 de Junho and end at Porto de Recreio. The event aims to promote exercise and companionship between dog owners and their pooches. The organisation…
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The CDU promoted a new political initiative this morning against the privatisation of the coast, as part of its candidacy for the municipal elections. Ana Paula Almeida, second candidate for the Funchal City Council, warned of the difficulties experienced by the local population in accessing the sea. Citing recent statements…
The Funchal City Council (CMF) is expected to present its ‘2026 Strategic Plan for the Accessibility and Quality of Public Space,’ a project of the Strategic Planning Division of the Department of Planning and Planning that aims to promote and create quality public spaces. This plan will be developed in…
A man suspected of being responsible for a fire that occurred this afternoon, in the Pedregal area of Ponta do Pargo, was detained by the PSP, with the support of the Forest Police. As JM reported, the fire was brought under control by three firefighting units, and the intervention of…
Chega Deputy Francisco Gomes publicly denounced the existence of an alleged scheme of fraud and robbery of tourists at the airports of Lisbon, Porto, and Faro. According to the parliamentarian, organised groups are conning tourists by driving cars that look similar to taxis. According to Francisco Gomes, after attracting tourists,…
Horários do Funchal bus drivers will strike again on the 17th and 18th of September, announced the National Union of Drivers and Other Workers (SNMOT) yesterday. This strike is to be maintained if the following requirement is not met: the end of company wage discrimination.” Stated union leader Manuel Oliveira.…
 The figures are not surprising as DREM (Statistics Institute) has regularly updated the media with data proving that deaths far outweigh live births. Due to a decline in the population, there will be 1,301 fewer students attending the new school year. The total number of students in the Region…
In the coming days, the Regional Government’s decision to suspend the issuance of licenses for TVDE is expected to take effect. Regional Secretary, Pedro Rodrigues, has confirmed that a technical study will be carried out to ensure a balance between ride-hailing, taxis, and buses. However, not everyone is happy with…
Madeira intends to use drones to drop plant seeds in hard-to-reach areas affected by the fire that raged across the island between the 14th and 26th of August 2024, confirms a spokesperson for the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN). “To overcome the physical access restrictions to the areas,…
Chega believes that all those convicted of starting forest fires should serve prison time and be forced to carry out unpaid reforestation work in the areas they destroyed. For the party, this is an essential measure to reinforce the deterrent nature of penalties and to hold accountable those who cause…
Several groups of tourists have expressed their disgust at the amount of litter and animal waste found in some parts of Funchal. They’ve also complained about the mattresses and other objects left rotting at eco points. The situation was evident at Pico dos Barcelos, where a group of foreign visitors…
A new Swarovski store has opened at Madeira Shopping, offering visitors a unique shopping experience that combines sophistication, sparkle, and exclusivity. As all Swarovski lovers know, the new store features a wide selection of jewellery, including necklaces and pendants, bracelets, earrings, rings, and brooches, among other brand iconic pieces. In…
Public transport users in Madeira will face significant disruptions on Monday, the 18th of August, due to the holding of two workers’ plenary sessions that will affect the normal functioning of the main operators in the Region. The first period of disturbances will take place between 11:00 am and 3:00…
Chega’s candidacy for the Funchal City Council presents concrete measures to prevent uncontrolled immigration that has been overwhelming the city, affecting housing, safety, and the quality of life of Funchal families. Filipe Santos, candidate of Chega, is clear: “There has to be a joint work of the municipal bodies. The…
A study by the Instituto Superior Miguel Torga (ISMT) in Coimbra revealed that the majority of Portuguese consumers stop buying products from a brand when they discover that it is lying about its sustainable practices. The brands most identified by respondents, which fit the ‘greenwashing’ model, include Volkswagen, cited by…