A cooperation protocol was signed today in the Noble Hall of the Funchal City Council, between the Funchal City Council, APRAM – Madeira Ports Association, and CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) aims to carry out actions to plant native or endemic trees in the Funchal Ecological Park during the end…
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PAN Madeira defends the need to create more campsites in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, underlining the importance of these spaces as sustainable and accessible options for tourism and leisure for the local population. “In addition to promoting greater proximity to nature, campsites represent an alternative that, when properly equipped,…
“The Government of Madeira is absolutely in the dark” about what was said in the hearings in the Assembly of the Republic (AR) about the fires that broke out in Madeira in August and assures that it is the Regional Parliament who supervises the regional executive. Words woven this morning…
In a decade, the number of mothers aged 40 and over increased by 74.2%. Conversely, there are fewer adolescent pregnancies, reflecting greater awareness, according to doctors Joana Mendes and Sara Câmara. Even with the declining trend in teenage mothers, 526 babies were born to youngsters aged between 15 and 19…
Funchal continues to be the scene of inappropriate tourist behaviour, as has been widely reported. Situations such as tents set up in picnic parks and viewpoints, tourists strolling in bikinis through the main streets of the city, using public roads to dry clothes, and bathing in historic fountains are just…
The President of the Portuguese Association of Security and Civil Protection Technicians (Asprocivil) considered today, in parliament, “a strategic mistake by the Regional Government” of Madeira for not being part of the rural fire national combat plan. “Integration at the national level was fundamental, and this is a strategic mistake…
A tent at the Pináculo Viewpoint visible from the road amazed motorists and public transport passengers alike this morning. Again, this highlights the total disregard some tourists have for our island and the population at large, especially as this, as are so many, an unauthorised overnight stay. Local newspaper, JM,…
The body of a missing man was found floating in the sea off Praia do Vigário, Câmara de Lobos on Sunday. According to the Commander of the National Maritime Authority and the Maritime Police, Rui Manuel Teixeira, the body was collected by the Forensic Divers Group (GMF) of the Maritime…
As part of the XXXIX programme of the Ponta do Pargo Pero Festival, a practical action on “Fruit Tree Planting Techniques” took place in the parish of Ponta do Pargo. This action was promoted by technicians from the Regional Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development and was attended by 30…
The CDU will promote in Funchal the holding of a ‘Public Tribune’ that aims to serve as a protest against corruption. The initiative will take place next to the São Lourenço Palace, on Avenida Zarco, on Monday the 23rd of September at 17:30. “In addition to the call for the…
A man prevented a tragedy last night at the Pináculo Viewpoint, by stopping another individual from jumping off the railings says a police source. According to the same source, a PSP patrol was called to the scene to take care of the incident, while a Red Cross Ambulance crew provided…
An ongoing Judicial Police operation in Madeira has led to the arrest of several high-ranking figures. Local newspaper, JM, reported firsthand that the operation is related to business carried out with the company Dupla DP, within the scope of public procurement, leading the Judicial Police and other entities to investigate…
Banks that adhere to the public guarantee on housing loans to young people will have a limit on the guaranteed amount they can lend, and may later request a reinforcement, according to the latest version of the ordinance to which Lusa had access. According to the latest version of the…
Recent information shows that this year’s harvest is well below that of 2023. In total 3.1 million kilos of grapes were harvested, 900 tonnes less than last year. The grapes at my parent’s house had shriveled to almost nothing by August. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The “Madeira Camerata” String Orchestra, under the musical direction of violinist Norberto Gomes, is holding a concert tonight (12th of September) at 21:00 at the Royal Savoy Hotel. “With this concert, the Madeira Camerata will provide listeners with a journey through some of the periods in the history of music.…