The first six months of this year saw a 10% increase in the number of accidents, traffic violations, and deaths on regional roads. Data provided by the PSP indicates that excessive speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol continue to be the main risk factors. Local inspection actions will…
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Up until 17:00, four flights had been diverted and a further 12 cancelled due to strong winds affecting the east of the island. ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, through its website, advises passengers that the current weather conditions are expected to remain until tomorrow (Saturday, the 2nd of August), and…
The Madeira Rally 2025, which starts tomorrow and attracts thousands of spectators, coincides with a period of high risk of fire, which motivated the Regional Civil Protection Service (SRPC) to warn of the importance of reinforcing care and adopting preventive behaviours. According to the note issued by the entity, depending…
A Belgian tourist went missing in the parish of Curral das Freiras yesterday. However, JM confirmed with the President of the Regional Civil Protection Service, Richard Marques, that the man was successfully found uninjured at 21:12. Five operatives and two vehicles from the Câmara de Lobos Volunteer Firefighters were involved…
The SIGA network has just under half of the fleet prepared to transport citizens with reduced mobility. Of the 371 existing buses, 168 are adapted for special services. 85% are operated by Horários dos Funchal, leaving the rest of the island without an adequate reduced mobility network. The Government guarantees…
Marta Sofia, candidate for the City Council and the Municipal Assembly of Funchal, expressed today in a statement her “strong concern and indignation” regarding Miguel Albuquerque’s recent statements on the use of helicopters for tourism purposes. For the candidate, this proposal is “reveals a serious inversion of priorities, especially at…
The Judiciary Police detained a 22-year-old man for attempted murder and GBHÂ on the 30th of June in Ribeira Brava, Madeira. The crimes were committed against two people, one of them a police officer, reveals a spokesperson for the Judicial Police. The crimes were perpetrated in the early hours of…
As part of the contract ‘Implementation of mobility and traffic calming measures 2024/2025,’ the Funchal City Council has already created two raised pedestrian speed bumps on Estrada Comandante Camacho de Freitas, in the segment between Courelas and Caminho de Santo Amaro. It will build 12 new raised pedestrian crossings, aiming…
Temperatures in Madeira are expected to rise from Friday, with the hot weather extending over the weekend and into next week. “Temperatures will rise from Friday with hot and windy weather affecting the south coast of Madeira. A rise of two to three degrees is expected, with thermometers approaching 30…
TAP passengers arriving from Porto to the Madeira International Airport were forced to walk in the rain to the airport terminal this morning. The absence of a bus to pick up passengers, given the weather conditions, contributed to the dissatisfaction of some people who disembarked from the aircraft. Local newspapers…
 Despite promises made, a second firefighting helicopter will not be arriving in the region this year. While inaugurating an AL property in Rua da Til, the President of Madeira stated that a tender for a second helicopter had to be opened. As this was the case, he was unsure…
The Municipality of Machico needed to carry out protective intervention in the Maroços area, and hired a Spanish helicopter and crew to help with the construction of the barrier. Arriving on Saturday, the Spanish helicopter’s presence caused general concern among residents, with many ringing 112 to report its activity in…
PPM Madeira (Monarchy Party) has issued a statement opposing the installation of video surveillance cameras on the streets of the city of Funchal, as the party believes this will only create a false sense of citizens ‘ security. In its opinion, surveillance cameras do not prevent crime and only serve…
In the first half of this year, an average of 38,725 vehicles circulated daily on the highway, which represents a traffic growth of around 5.1%, compared to the same period last year. Of these, 37,853 correspond to light vehicles and 872 heavy goods vehicles (HGV), both with year-on-year increases of…
The Regional Authority for Economic Activities (ARAE) has advised that an IKEA product has been recalled as it poses a potential risk to public health. At issue is the IKEA 365+ VĂ„RDEFULL black garlic press, reference 201.521.58. Unfortuneately, due to a defect, small metal parts can become detached from the…