The President of the Regional Government has said that “the motion of censure” issued by Chega to the executive “makes no sense at all”, but added that “if you want to play parties, play ahead”, because first you need to approve the regional budget. “Let the budget pass, because it…
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The Funchal City Council (CMF) has confirmed that it has received prior approval from the Court of Auditors (TdC) to the contract for the acquisition and installation of the new Video Surveillance System for the city of Funchal. The project aims to strengthen public security in places identified by the…
World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated on the 14th of November. A date established by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) with the support of the World Health Organisation (WHO), in response to growing concerns about the economic and health threat posed by diabetes, being recognized by the United Nations through…
The voluntary services ‘Fair of Wills’ started today on Avenida da Arriaga and Praça da Restauração, Funchal, and will run until Saturday, the 16th of November. Now in its 21st year, the initiative is part of the celebrations of International Volunteer Day and is made up of different charitable entities…
Madeira is facing an outbreak of impetigo, a contagious skin infection. According to RTP-Madeira, there are 11 suspected cases so far, of which seven have been confirmed by the Regional Health Service. RTP-Madeira also adds that the Francisco Franco Secondary School has the highest number of incidences. Samantha Gannon info…
Kettle baths with hot water, yes. Cold water baths were not given, guarantees Micaela Freitas, President of the board of directors of the Social Security Institute of Madeira, who called for a hearing at the Social Inclusion and Youth Commission, regarding the complaints about the way the Atalaia Living Care…
A Judicial Police (PJ) expert who was heard at the Permanent Civil Protection Commission today says the PJ is ready to proceed with a wastewater study. Cláudia Perestrelo, from the PSD, was the first deputy to want clarification. Maria João Caldeira, in response to the recent amendment of the Drug…
On Saturday morning, the PSP auction took place at the Regional Command of the Public Security Police in Funchal. The auction, which sold off lost items, found mainly at the airport and other places, including shopping centres. Hundreds of objects including pocket knives, corkscrews, and children’s and adult toys were…
On Sunday, the 10th of November at 10:45, Holy Trinity Church, Funchal will be holding its annual Remembrance Day Service. The service is open to anyone who would like to remember those who have fallen or been wounded while serving their country. Please note, it is advisable to arrive approximately…
The General Court of the European Union (CJEU) has rejected appeals by four companies involved in illegal state aid in the Madeira Free Trade Zone (ZFM), determined by Brussels, supporting the European Commission in its decision of its incompatibility with EU rules. According to a statement from the court, this…
Covid-19 tests in Madeira cost more than 15 million euros, but the contract programmed for the execution disrespected the principles of competition and transparency, concluded an audit by the Court of Auditors released today. In a statement, the Court of Auditors (TdC) states that the contract for the execution of…
Miguel Castro (CHEGA -CH) held a press conference this afternoon where he announced a ‘motion of censure against the Regional Government of Miguel Albuquerque.’ The motion of censure, as soon as it is delivered to the president of the Assembly, will have to be discussed and voted on, within a…
Águas e Residuos da Madeira ARM/Regional Government intends to increase the price of water by 12%. Annoyed at the indignation of the region’s mayors, Miguel Albuquerque reacted by saying that it was an insignificant increase because it represented only three cents for each cubic meter of water. This may be…
MEP Paulo do Nascimento Cabral (PSD) was one of those chosen to question the future European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, during his confirmation hearing, which took place today in Brussels, about POSEI and EAFRD. In his speech, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral highlighted “the importance of the agricultural sector in…
In a video conference that started at 10:00 this morning, the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry on the “Determination of political responsibilities in the fight against the fires that occurred between the 14th and 26th of August,” was today heard by Duarte Caldeira, Researcher for the Centre for Studies and Intervention…