“Madeira is a territory with strong potential to invest in renewable gases for energy production.” Stated Conceição Lucas, chairman of the board of directors of Sonorgas. Clarifying that this would be a clean energy complementary to what is already done in the Region, in terms of renewable energies and the…
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The Regional Government of Madeira made it clear that “the creation of the future D. Carlos Marine Nature Reserve will only move forward if the continuity of regional fishing is fully guaranteed.” The position was reaffirmed by the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture, which classifies it as an…
Horários do Funchal once again reported that the regular operation of their routes may be affected on Wednesday, the 27th of May, between 15:30 and 18:30, due to a plenary of workers convened by the National Union of Drivers and Other Workers (SNMOT). The company appeals to customers’ understanding and…
The Almirante Reis Outdoor Gym in Funchal reopened to the public today at 10:00, following refurbishment works carried out by the Funchal City Council at a cost of around €120,000. The project included the complete replacement of equipment and the installation of new technical sports flooring designed for outdoor use,…
The President of PS-Madeira criticised the Regional Government today for what she described as its repeated failure to deliver on promises made to the people of Madeira, pointing to the new hospital project as the latest example. Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting of the party’s Political Committee, Célia…
Fuel prices are mixed for the week ahead. . According to the joint order by the Regional Government, as of Monday, a litre of petrol will cost 1.881 euros, +3.2 cents more than this week. Regarding road diesel, prices will fall by 1.1 cents to 1.821 euros per litre. Samantha…
As reported by DIÁRIO, a juvenile fur seal was recently sighted in the waters near Praia Formosa, in Funchal, leading the Regional Government of Madeira to renew the call for the adoption of responsible behaviour towards this protected species. The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture, through the Institute…
Through a statement signed by the Regional Coordinator of the ADN-Madeira, Miguel Pita, he denounces what he considers to be the failure of the online booking system through the Simplifica Portal for walking tours in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, warning of the negative consequences that the measure is having…
The PTP says it has questioned Miguel Albuquerque’s executive about whether “he plans to introduce golf as a mandatory subject in the Region’s school curriculum.” “For a Government that aims to build five golf courses with public money, there are reasons to ask whether, from now on, the sport will…
Despite Portugal recording an overall reduction in poverty in recent years, Madeira continues to face some of the country’s most serious social and economic challenges, according to the report “Portugal, Social Balance 2025,” produced by researchers from Nova School of Business and Economics. The study highlights that deep regional inequalities remain…
On the 15th of May, the Regional Authority for Economic Activities (ARAE) carried out an inspection at the Farmers’ Market as part of its consumer protection work, identifying four administrative offences linked to the use of the complaints book system. The operation, named Operation Real Value, covered several areas of…
Cancer survival in Portugal rises to 66%, but regional and gender gaps remain Cancer survival in Portugal has reached 66% at five years for patients diagnosed in 2019, according to a report being released today by the National Cancer Registry (RON). The findings show that around two out of every…
This afternoon, the Porto Moniz City Council expressed “surprise and expectation” in response to statements from the Regional Secretary for Equipment and Infrastructures about the Regional Government’s planned work in Seixal, following the latest collapse. In a statement, the municipality led by socialist Olavo Câmara says that it has requested…
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, raised two key questions during the public session of the conference ’50 Years of Autonomy – Health’: “What is the solution for the sustainability of health systems?” and “How can we convince patients that small lesions don’t always require intervention?” The event…
Professor Maria de Lurdes Rosa, from the New University of Lisbon, highlighted this Saturday the historical and scientific importance of the book Tombo da Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Machico (XV–XVII centuries). Historical studies and annotated edition, presented at the Machico Forum, within the scope of the XVIII…