The Judiciary Police (PJ), through the Criminal Investigation Department of Madeira, has detained a 38-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder, and the possession of a prohibited weapon, following an incident that occurred last Sunday in Funchal, Madeira. According to a PJ statement, the crime was committed in a restaurant…
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Up until 17:00, four flights had been diverted and a further 12 cancelled due to strong winds affecting the east of the island. ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, through its website, advises passengers that the current weather conditions are expected to remain until tomorrow (Saturday, the 2nd of August), and…
The Portuguese Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry (Apifarma) has warned that tariffs on drugs are “an ineffective instrument” that will disrupt supply chains and affect investment in research and patients’ access to medicines. The trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the United States, reached on Sunday, sets US…
Bolt has announced that from today, the 31st of July, a new tourist service will allow visitors to explore Madeira via their Bolt Tours. This new feature promises “a comfortable, organised experience with flexible schedules, ideal for those who want to tour the island comfortably.” Departing and arriving at the…
A replica of the historic Norwegian ship ‘Restauration’ has docked in Funchal harbour in honour of the first major emigration to the USA. The ‘Restauration’ is a faithful replica of the ship that transported the first Norwegian emigrants to the United States in the seventeenth century. Its visit to Madeira…
The Madeira Rally 2025, which starts tomorrow and attracts thousands of spectators, coincides with a period of high risk of fire, which motivated the Regional Civil Protection Service (SRPC) to warn of the importance of reinforcing care and adopting preventive behaviours. According to the note issued by the entity, depending…
The President of the Regional Government criticised the existence of apartments purchased in a cooperative for local accommodation (AL) “It is completely unreasonable,” he said when confronted with complaints of apartments being used for AL in the Cortel Cooperative building. On the sidelines of the inauguration of Continente de SĂŁo…
A Note! has opened its first store in the Region. The new store, located in the gallery of Continente Modelo de SĂŁo Martinho in Funchal, represents, according to the brand, “an important step in the consolidation of Note nationwide, now with more than 90 physical sale points in Portugal, in…
The Regional Secretary for Equipment and Infrastructures visited, this Monday, the Caniçal Synchronous Compensator, an infrastructure that the Regional Government, through the Madeira Electricity Company (EEM), is building, constituting a strategic investment for the Region. This equipment stands out, above all, for its ability to instantly inject high short-circuit currents,…
Handling company SPDH Menzies – formerly Groundforce is on strike and has caused chaos at Lisbon airport. As such, there is a mountain of luggage at Lisbon airport. Trade Unionist, Carlos AraĂşjo, had this to say: “Those who travel for work or on vacation will not receive their suitcase; it…
The Mayor of Funchal has responded to a complaint from Confiança, which alleges that apartments owned by the Cortel cooperative—located next to Madeira Shopping—are being used as Local Accommodation (AL) without proper licensing. Miguel Silva Gouveia criticized the municipality for having granted those licenses. Responding, Cristina Pedra clarified the timeline:…
The SIGA network has just under half of the fleet prepared to transport citizens with reduced mobility. Of the 371 existing buses, 168 are adapted for special services. 85% are operated by Horários dos Funchal, leaving the rest of the island without an adequate reduced mobility network. The Government guarantees…
Marta Sofia, candidate for the City Council and the Municipal Assembly of Funchal, expressed today in a statement her “strong concern and indignation” regarding Miguel Albuquerque’s recent statements on the use of helicopters for tourism purposes. For the candidate, this proposal is “reveals a serious inversion of priorities, especially at…
The Trust Coalition has publicly denounced a situation that it considers to be “extremely serious” related to the ‘ResidĂŞncias CORTEL’ project. At stake is a project that presented itself as a housing cooperative with the construction of 48 apartments at controlled prices, aimed at responding to the pressing need for…
The Judiciary Police detained a 22-year-old man for attempted murder and GBHÂ on the 30th of June in Ribeira Brava, Madeira. The crimes were committed against two people, one of them a police officer, reveals a spokesperson for the Judicial Police. The crimes were perpetrated in the early hours of…