A 29-year-old Portuguese tourist was rescued this afternoon (06.09) at Cais do Sardinha, by the Funchal Maritime Search and Rescue team in conjunction with the Regional Civil Protection Service.
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There was an explosion in an apartment in a block of flats in Piornais this morning.
Madeira has been without a German consulate since 2017. However, this has now changed as Germany's diplomatic representation in Madeira has now re-opened its office in the Concordia Building in Amparo.
German company, AIDA Cruises, whose ships bring around 200 thousand passengers a year to Madeira has confirmed that they will not be docking here when they resume sailing again in November.
Madeiran President, Miguel Albuquerque, has categorically stated that notwithstanding the risks involved Madeira cannot close itself to the outside world.
From Wednesday, the 2nd of September, teachers and other school employees of the regions 1st Cycle Schools will be tested for Covid-19, as part of a precautionary measure coordinated by the Regional Secretary for Education, in conjunction with the Institute of Health Administration, IP-RAM (IA Health.
EasyJet reported today that due to high demand it is continuing to maintain its routes from Lisbon, Porto, Faro and Funchal. This comes after it was announced that more than 50% of Portuguese citizens still want to travel, despite the pandemic.
The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Eduardo Jesus revealed today, that a week after the United Kingdom included Portugal in its 'safe travel corridors,' the number of British tourists to the island grew by 64%.
On the 29th of August, the British press announced that Portugal may be removed from the UK's list of safe countries again.
The parish of Arco de São Jorge has been very proactive in its Covid-19 prevention programmes. Today (29.08) as part of the municipality's # NósLevamosàPorta and # Liga-teaoAmanhã, volunteers have been distributing washable face masks, made from 100% cotton and with TNT filters to members of the community.
The Regional Government has extended the 'State of Calamity,' which expires on the 31st of August for another month.
This week, Front MarFunchal employees swam out and collected rubbish just off the coast of the Lido area. Articles of marine litter included a fish box, pieces of fishing net, bottles and plastic bags.
During the meeting of the Council of Ministers, this morning (27.08) it was decided and later announced by the Minister of the Presidency Mariana Vieira da Silva, that from the 15th of September the whole country will return to a 'State of Contingency.' The objective, according to the minister, is to "prepare for the return to school and work" for many Portuguese citizens."
A rescue team from the Portuguese Red Cross (CVP) last night (Wednesday the 26th) had to call on the support of the Public Security Police (PSP), as they tried to assist a 40-year-old man who was drunk and injured on Rua do Seminário, Funchal.