A demonstration is being held in Funchal to mark the third anniversary of the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and 11 years of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The initiative takes place on Monday the 24th of February. Demonstrators are asked to meet at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre…
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Passengers residing in Madeira or Porto Santo, tranferring through the region’s airports with another island of the archipelago as their final destination, will soon be exempt from the collection of security fee (PT) and service fee to passengers (YP). This measure is part of a proposal for a decree-law of…
On Saturday, the 22nd of February, the Madeira Camping Club will be walking in Ribeira Brava. The walk which is open to the general public passes through Eira do MourĂŁo, Levada do Norte, EspigĂŁo, or Meia LĂ©gua. The walk will be approximately 15km and take six hours. The Madeira Camping…
During a presentation, the Public Security Police (PSP), confirmed that in 2024, 3,845 traffic accidents were recorded, resulting in 12 deaths, 73 serious and 1,158 minor injuries. Compared to 2023, there was an increase of 5.5% in the total number of accidents and 3.3% in minor injuries. According to the…
They lost everything in the tragic flood of February 20, 2010. Since then, what was supposed to be temporary accommodation in the Bairro do Estabelecimento Prisional do Funchal, has become permanent. Although they are not being charged rent, families housed there deplore the lack of solutions from public entities, with…
Given the worsening weather conditions, the Regional Civil Protection Service has made the following recommendations. • Ensure the clearance of rainwater drainage systems and removal of aggregates and other objects that may be dragged or create obstacles to the free flow of water; • Ensure adequate fastening of loose structures,…
Total exports from Madeira-based companies last year increased by 6.1% compared to 2023 valuing around 372 million euros. In turn, imports stood at 273.8 million euros in 2024 (0.2% more than in the previous year), which translates into a positive balance of trade in the Region’s foreign trade balance, in…
As part of an initiative with the CEPAM – Conservatory School of Professional Arts of Madeira, MadeiraShopping will host six weekly concerts at 11:30 am, between February and May. Admission to the concerts is free. The concerts are: 15th of February – Guitar Ensemble. Ist of March – Combo Jazz…
Between 1,500 and 2,000 Luso-Venezuelans, most with links to Madeira, are in danger of deportation from the US, after Donald Trump’s administration announced the end of temporary protection status for immigrants. Daniel Ferreira, President of the Portuguese Club of Miami, admits to media outlet, JM, that many Portuguese residents will…
The PS wants to know what plan is drawn up by the Regional Government to face a possible outbreak of dengue. This is in light of the dengue virus being detected in an ‘Aedes aegypti’ mosquito in a monitoring trap located in Funchal. Marta Freitas, through a statement, reiterated her…
The leader of the PS/Madeira has guaranteed that if the PS is in government, an agricultural reserve will be created in the Region. A way, explained Paulo CafĂ´fo, to ensure that the most fertile land is destined for the maintenance and enhancement of agriculture and, at the same time, to…
The Regional Health Authority has confirmed that as part of the daily monitoring activities carried out by the Regional Directorate of Health, the presence of the dengue virus in the Aedes Aegypti mosquito was identified in a trap located in Funchal. In a note sent by the Regional Directorate of…
The Public Security Police (PSP) has carried out another raid in Old Town, Funchal. This action by the Funchal Police Division resulted in arrests, drug seizures, and return of a vulnerable person to an Educational Centre. The PSP reports a 21-year-old Madeiran man, living in Funchal was arrested for drug…
The Public Security Police (PSP) approached several young people who were in the Praça do Povo Gardens, Funchal. Under close scrutiny from passers-by, the PSP agents talked at length with the young people, while other agents carried out a thorough search of their belongings. Most of the young people appeared…
The Municipality of Santana has alerted citizens and local accommodation (AL) owners in the locality about a new fraudulent scheme. According to the municipality, some AL owners have received a document requesting immediate payment of an alleged fee of 75 euros + VAT (€92.25), on behalf of the municipality. This…