Two defendants have been identified as causing the August 2024 fire that destroyed more than 5,100 hectares in Madeira, including Laurissilva areas, and which lasted for 13 days. The confirmation was given to JM by the PJ coordinator in the Region, JosĂ© Matos, who stressed that these defendants are already…
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Rui Caetano, PS candidate for Funchal City Council, wants public transport company Horários do Funchal (HF) to take responsibility for users who have suffered accidents inside their buses. In a statement, he guarantees that “he has been informed of the case of an elderly woman who fell while travelling on…
The Funchal City Council informs that due to roadworks at the Market Bridge, between the Lavradores Market and Anadia Shopping, the traffic lights will be turned off between 08:00 from the 9th of September to 20:00 on the 13th of September as the traffic lights system is being updated. The…
Several flights were diverted to other airports due to visibility problems at Madeira Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo. The situation is expected to last for several hours, as seven flights are expected to be diverted. The first flight to be diverted was from Hannover (X32830), Germany, (Tuifly). Another flight from the…
According to MSM news, there are increasing doubts about the accuracy of the document that Carris delivered to journalists. The contract of ‘right adjustment’ delivered at the press conference was not signed and was different from the contract that CNN accessed on Saturday.  In the new contract, all pages are initialed…
The Regional Civil Protection Service issued a bad weather warning this afternoon. In a statement, the IPMA forecasts heavy rain tomorrow, with intense and frequent showers occurring tomorrow afternoon (Sunday) and early Monday morning. As part of their security measures, the IPMA recommends that all drainage systems should be unobstructed;…
Workers of the municipal company Carris, in Lisbon, presented “successive complaints” regarding the need for better tram maintenance, including the one in GlĂłria that derailed today, said Manuel Leal, union leader of Fectrans and STRUP. “Fundamentally, there should be a rigorous investigation into the accident and its causes, especially as…
The GlĂłria tram, in Lisbon, derailed yesterday evening (Wednesday the 3rd), at 18:04, on Calçada da GlĂłria. The GlĂłria tram is managed by Carris, connecting Restauradores to the SĂŁo Pedro de Alcântara Garden, in Bairro Alto. The 256 metre route is very popular with tourists and is the operator’s busiest…
Chega’s candidate for the Funchal City Council today denounced the existence of 19 immigrants living in a 3-bedroom apartment located on Rua da Vargem, in the parish of SĂŁo Martinho. In a statement, the party considers this to be a serious attack on public health and human dignity, accusing the…
The Free Party (Livre) warns of the “irreversible degradation” to which Fanal, one of the most emblematic places in the Laurissilva, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is subject. “I can’t remain silent in the face of the images that are reaching me of what is happening in Fanal,” said Marta…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) advises that due to maintenance and road clearing on the ParedĂŁo Forest Road between Eira do Serrado and the Viewpoint, it is necessary to close the road temporarily. This closure is expected to last until Sunday, the 7th of September. “Given the…
A cyclist was filmed yesterday riding along the highway between Quinta Grande and Câmara de Lobos, putting his own safety and that of the motorists who circulated on that section at risk. The video, captured by Richard Mendes and published on social networks, shows the cyclist descending at high speed,…
An unusual scene was found this Sunday at the fenced-off access to the Praia da Canavieira footpath, in the parish of Caniço. Passers-by found a dead black chicken attached to the gate, a cross leaning against the structure, and white powder scattered on the ground. The macabre scenario, interpreted as…
Francisco Gomes, deputy of Chega in the Assembly of the Republic, demanded a strict inspection of jewellery and tourist souvenir shops operated by immigrants in Madeira, after raising suspicions about alleged illicit practices. “We cannot allow Madeira, with all its history, identity and tourist prestige, to be invaded by establishments…
Over the next few days, above normal tidal swells and troughs are expected to affect the coast of Madeira. Therefore, the MarFunchal Front recommends all bathers to be cautious and respect all warning flags. “Always opt for supervised beaches and follow the recommendation of lifeguards,” says a Frente MarFunchal representative. …