In a controversial statement, the President of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, has promised to find a solution for the Lugar de Baixo Marina, without using taxpayers money. However, when challenged by journalists about his plans for the area, he refused to comment.
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Despite the easing of restrictions, the current curfew from 1 am to 5 am is in place, although, many may not think so while walking through the Old Town of Funchal.
In a statement this morning, the Public Security Police (PSP), confirmed that they have identified the driver of the car that hit a bicycle, killing a 45-year-old cyclist on on Friday night, in the Ribeira de João Gomes area.
The Municipality of Funchal issued a statement today saying that due to work on the water distribution and wastewater network, at Bairro dos Moinhos, which will last until the 30th of July, Rua 5 de Outubro will be closed to traffic tomorrow.
The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Eduardo Jesus, believes that this summers tourism conditions are on track, especially as most airlines flying to Madeira are reporting aircraft occupancy rates of 90% and above. Of course, this is dependent on the evolution of the pandemic.
The deputies of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira today agreed that the situation surrounding Airport Ground Handling Company, Groundforce could spell disaster for Madeira and its economic recovery.
A fight between two men caused quite a stir this afternoon on Rua da Ponte Nova, with one of the men having to be taken to hospital due to cuts on his leg.
The Municipality of Funchal (CMF) has opened an internal investigation process against three fruit marketing spaces in the Mercado dos Lavradores, following complaints made to the Markets Division of the CMF, regarding the possible fraudulent sale of fruit, namely the adulteration of fruit with added sugar, and the practice of discretionary and overpricing."
The Deputy Secretary of State and Internal Administration, Antero Luís, has authorised the installation and use of a video surveillance system in Funchal.
During a presentation at the Canárias / Madeira Regatta, the President of Clube Naval do Funchal, António Fontes, confirmed that in the next couple of days, a boat will be sunk close to the associations base, in order to create a natural reef as part of their biodiversity commitment.
As part of the annual animal welfare association financial support scheme, the Regional Government, in conjunction with the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Rural Development, this week signed a programme-contract with the Funchal Domestic Animal Protection Society (SPAD), for 30 thousand euros.
This morning (13th of July), the CDU held a political initiative on the detrimental effects privatisation has had on Funchal's coastline.
Two fires in two abandoned houses broke out in Funchal today. The first occurred at 06:32 in Rua Bela de São Tiago, while the second took place later this afternoon in a property located in Rua Nova da Alegria, both located within the Old Town area of Funchal.
A 34-year-old man tried to jump off a bridge on Estrada Gonçalves Zarco, in Câmara de Lobos, a few metres from "Nico Burguer's,' on Wednesday evening, but was prevented from doing so by the Public Security Police (PSP).
Reacting to the news of the buried asbestos in the Ginjas area of São Vincente, the Regional Government (RG) has issued a statement stating that the removal and disposal of asbestos material cost the RG 2.6 million euros, and that it is available to collaborate with the judicial authorities during their investigation.