The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Health and Civil Protection and the Institute of Health Administration (IASAÚDE), has formalised a programme contract with the Institute of the Sisters Hospitallers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Psychopedagogical Rehabilitation Centre of the Holy Family. This financial support is intended…
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“Uncomplicating Cancer Nutrition,’ by TV chef Tia Cátia, is scheduled to take place at 14:30 at the Funchal Fire Department. Chef Tia Cátia is from the ‘The Secrets of Tia Cátia’ TV programme on 24Kitchen. “This initiative is from Fortimel, a Danone Nutricia brand, in partnership with the Portuguese League…
The Madeira Regional Delegation of the Union Association of Police Professionals (ASPP/PSP/) reacted to the stabbing of a young police officer in Ribeira Brava. Through the regional delegation, the ASPP/PSP reveals its deep concern over the serious occurrence recorded during the São Pedro Festivities, in the village of Ribeira Brava,…
A parking meter inspector says he was assaulted today at 11:00, in Calheta. Manuel Mendes reported to local newspaper, DIÁRIO, that he was working as normal, inspecting vehicles parked on Avenida D. Manuel I, in Calheta. “I was simply doing my job when a man got out of his car…
Nine months after the implementation of the Municipal Tourist Tax charged by hotels when staying in hotel units and six months of charging this same fee to cruise tourism, the ADN – Madeira Party questions the Funchal City Council for the promised application of these funds in terms of investment…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), issued at 17:07 a Signal Warning 6 (Bad Weather) for the Madeira Archipelago, according to the Captaincy of the Port of Funchal. The warning points to Wind force 7 (51 to 62 km per hour) from any direction. Taking into account this…
We met in the Gallery and saw this video: Angus Hervey: the good news you might have missed: The speaker, at TED for the second time, brings good news on the affairs of the world. His résumé: each person has to decide of he/she wants to listen to good news…
The Socialist Party candidate for the presidency of the Funchal City Council warns of the high risk of fire in the areas overlooking the city, reaffirming his support for grazing as a complementary measure of land use planning and fuel load reduction. Rui Caetano recalled the magnitude of the fires…
This year, GESBA has been providing a manual pollination service for cherimoya (Custard Apple/Anona), in conjunction with technicians from the Regional Directorate for Agriculture and Rural Development. This service has a unit cost of 3 euros per tree, to which VAT is added. According to the Regional Government, the measure…
For the second consecutive year, the Banana Exhibition has been cancelled, under the reasons of ‘force majeure.’ Following this announcement, the JPP questions, “what is the Regional Government afraid of not fulfilling? What was promised in March this year has been blocked, and for a second year the Banana Show…
Madeira is under a yellow heat warning. The warning took effect at 10:00 this morning and will remain in place until 22:00 tomorrow (Sunday) night. The mountainous regions are reportedly the most affected by heat. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 0
According to the National Statistics Institute (INE) data released this morning, deaths attributed to contaminated water sources and lack of hygiene have been increasing in Portugal, with 518 deaths recorded in 2023. Boosting the mortality rate to 4.9 deaths per 100 thousand inhabitants, the highest value since 2010, when it…
Miguel Albuquerque responded to harsh criticism from Manuel Oliveira, from the National Union of Drivers (SNMOT), categorically stating that the Regional Government “does not work with blackmailers and much less does it work with this type of threats.” The response comes from the SNMOT’s threat that bus drivers would strike…
The 48-hour strike of bus drivers in Madeira gained new momentum yesterday, with the National Union of Drivers (SNMOT) announcing that workers have mandated the Union to call a new strike for the day of the traditional Festa do Chão da Lagoa. The objective is clear: “to demonstrate to Miguel…
The program ‘Aos Sábados no Parque,’ a Funchal Municipal Park initiative, takes place at the Funchal Ecological Park, on the 28th of June, between 19:30 and 22:30. The evening is dedicated to bats and their relevance in ecosystems. Called ‘Bats without myths – discover their role in the environment,’ it…