A man residing in Lugar de Baixo placed himself on top of a sunlounger in the middle of the road, protesting against the excessive road tarmacking noise affecting local populations over the last several days.
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World Earth Day was celebrated on the 22nd of April, and the PAN party - People, Animals, and Nature - Madeira launched a challenge to the population to think and reflect that: "We are only 6 years and 91 days from environmental collapse."
The Municipality of Funchal, in partnership with the Commercial and Industrial Association of Funchal – Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Madeira (ACIF), will launch the "Funchal in Flower" Window Contest, which aims to boost local commerce and stimulate economic activity, by encouraging the decoration of windows and/or facades, rewarding the best spring season related decorations.
The Judiciary Police, through the Department of Criminal Investigation of Madeira, detained and arrested a young man aged 19 years old for the attempted murder of a 26-year-old.
Pingo Doce will, of course, implement, from this Tuesday, the 18th of April, the VAT exemption on 46 categories of food products in accordance with Law no. 17/2023 of the 14th of April."
Early on this morning, reports were released that strong winds were conditioning the operationality of the airport and that at least three aircraft were circling waiting for an opportunity to land.
The Regional Directorate of Health (DRS) informs that a case of Hansen's disease (leprosy) has been confirmed in the Autonomous Region of Madeira (RAM).
PAN - People, Animals, and Nature Party advocate the creation of a metropolitan police force as a way to combat insecurity, which they believe would "give people back the security they need."
Last Sunday, the 16th of April, 50 people, mostly foreign residents, took part in a clean-up operation in the Old Town, Funchal.
Drivers were faced with a predicament this afternoon as they had to negotiate their way around a man who was lying in the middle of the road in Campo da Barco, Funchal.
A woman's body was found this afternoon under the Ribeira de João Gomes bridge, Funchal.
This morning, Funchal was buzzing with hundreds of motorbikes as motorcyclists met in the middle of Funchal before embarking on a bike ride to Calheta.
Taking to its Facebook page, a spokesperson for the Cathedral - Sé do Funchal, has confirmed that entry fees are not charged to visit, pray or attend Mass at this religious monument.
A couple of canyoners were caught this afternoon attempting a death defying descent at the Caminho da Furna à Meia Légua, Ribeira Brava.
The evaluation of the new European car safety measure, the 'Alcoholimeter' - an electrical system that prevents a car from starting if the driver is drunk - is awaiting authorisation by the National Road Authority.