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,…
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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. …
Chega Deputy Francisco Gomes publicly denounced the existence of an alleged scheme of fraud and robbery of tourists at the airports of Lisbon, Porto, and Faro. According to the parliamentarian, organised groups are conning tourists by driving cars that look similar to taxis. According to Francisco Gomes, after attracting tourists,…
By 14:30 this afternoon, 12 flights were cancelled at Madeira’s International Airport (arrivals and departures) due to strong winds. As DIÁRIO reported, winds had reached 72 km/h by 10:10 am. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 0
Madeira intends to use drones to drop plant seeds in hard-to-reach areas affected by the fire that raged across the island between the 14th and 26th of August 2024, confirms a spokesperson for the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN). “To overcome the physical access restrictions to the areas,…
At 5 pm this evening, the Maritime police were called out to rescue the occupants of a boat that was on fire off the coast of Madalena do Mar, Ponta do Sol, carrying a couple and their teenage boys from the Netherlands. On speaking to journalists from DIÁRIO, the Captain…
Chega’s candidacy for the Funchal City Council presents concrete measures to prevent uncontrolled immigration that has been overwhelming the city, affecting housing, safety, and the quality of life of Funchal families. Filipe Santos, candidate of Chega, is clear: “There has to be a joint work of the municipal bodies. The…
A red light seen dancing in the sea off the Porto Santo beach, near Cabeço, aroused a lot of interest among several young people bathing in the area. Concerned about what may be an emergency, and according to eye-witness reports, people became so concerned that several calls were made to…
Élvio Sousa, Secretary General of Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP), has reignited criticism over the Curral das Freiras Cable Car project, accusing the PSD/CDS coalition of misleading the public by claiming the investment would be financed exclusively through private capital. “Not only did the Government fund the economic feasibility study, while…
JPP Accuses PSD of Blocking Ministerial Hearing on Madeira’s Cancelled Firefighting Helicopter The sole deputy of Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) in the Assembly of the Republic has denounced what he calls a “blockade by the PSD” to prevent a parliamentary hearing with the Minister of Internal Affairs regarding the cancellation…
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…
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…