The Bathing Water Quality Surveillance Programme of the Region was extended from April to the end of October, being the responsibility of the Regional Directorate of Health (DRS), through the Division of Licensing and Environmental Health (DLSA) and the Regional Public Health Laboratory. This year, it extends to 65 bathing…
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In a statement, PAN Madeira "regrets yet another death of a tourist and recalls that since last September it has called for urgent and more than necessary measures to be taken to safeguard the lives of those who visit us".
A fire that broke out last night at Leroy Merlin, in Funchal, was attended by a team of 13 firefighters and four vehicles.
The bus consumed by flames yesterday afternoon, was recorded still moving when the fire broke out in the engine compartment.
PAN Madeira denounces the use of herbicide near Levada da Negra, located in the upland areas of Santo António.
At least three people were reportedly arrested this afternoon following an altercation on Rua da Carreira, in the centre of Funchal. As reported to JM by two witnesses who were at that location, near the junction with Rua das Cruzes, the riots involved a group of allegedly drunk men. One…
Tomorrow, the 5th of June is World Environment Day, and to celebrate the Regional Directorate for Health (DRS) will be in the Gardens of Santa Luzia to raise awareness about the Aedes aegypti mosquito, between 10:00 and midday.
A car accident inside the Anadia car park nearly destroyed two vehicles and caused significant structural damage to the car park.
Yesterday, an American couple were swept away by a sudden wave at Seixal Beach, in Porto Moniz, and had to be rescued by officers from the Porto Moniz Lifesaving Station of SANAS Madeira.
A major inspection operation took place this morning in the Machico area
The Regional Civil Protection Service will carry out an exercise called ‘Procivex24’, on the 22nd of May, which aims to deepen the Operational articulation and the cooperation relationship between the service and the various Civil Protection Agents, exercising the planning and conduct of a joint operation, in response to a…
The ADN party candidacy visited the Santo da Serra market yesterday where they had the opportunity to talk to local merchants and listen to their concerns.
Although the image may look impressive, a tourist was spotted foolishly defying danger at the Rancho viewpoint in Câmara de Lobos.
The major landslide that occurred last March on the PR 10 Levada do Furado pedestrian route, which caused the collapse of part of the pedestrian path
After the PS denounced worrying cases of land that requires cleaning, as a way to prevent fires and public health, the Mayor of Funchal has assured that the owners have been officially notified.