The Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters (BVM) were called out this afternoon to rescue a man trapped inside the João Gomes river, near the BVM barracks, in Funchal.
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"I don't want anyone to earn the minimum wage," said Miguel Albuquerque in a commentary on the result of the poll published today in JM. A poll showing that the vast majority of the population feels that the new regional minimum wage, set at 785 euros, is not enough to mitigate the weight of inflation.
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea has placed Madeira under a yellow weather warning for rain from midday on Friday to midnight on Saturday. Downpours are expected and may be accompanied by thunderstorms.
Responding to the request by those affected by the BANIF crash for help, the President of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, said this afternoon that the Regional Government cannot speed up the process and reiterated the need for a compensation fund.
The Regional Health Plan 2021-2030 is a strategic planning document in health that is integrating and population-based.
The Association of Banif Injured People (ALBOA) welcome the recent words of the President of the Regional Government of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, who stressed it was time to find a resolution to the BANIF situation.
Ana Jorge, National President of the Portuguese Red Cross, has challenged the Regional Government by asking them to implement a teleassistance service for the elderly.
Registration is open for the Casa do Povo Cross Stitch course in Calheta.
Today was the last day of the VI Mostra de Camélias dos Prazeres, which took place at Quinta Pedagogical in Prazares, Calheta, revitalizing a tradition that Father Roberto Aguiar says is "important."
Yesterday evening it was reported that several sections of public lighting along Ruas 5 de Outubro and 31 de Janeiro had been turned off.
The President of PS-Madeira, Sérgio Gonçalves, believes that it is essential to update the tourist product and improve the remuneration of workers, to ensure the region's tourism sustainability.
The Conservatory - Professional School of the Arts of Madeira has formally dismissed professor Sergey Abakumov, (Contemporary Dance Professor), who was accused of sexual harassment and sexual abuse of minors.
Accelerating the digital transition of organisations in the Region is the goal of the Smart Islands Hub (SIH) project, whose consortium is led by the Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology, and Innovation (ARDITI).
A study by the ISPA-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISPA) concludes that "compulsive" use of social networks increases the likelihood of sexual problems in men and women, such as sexual dissatisfaction or erectile dysfunction.
To celebrate its 59th anniversary, a concert, dedicated to four "exceptional" classical music composers will be held by the Classical Orchestra of Madeira (CMO), on Saturday the 4th of February at 18:00 at the Congress Centre of Madeira.