With bad weather conditions set to continue, the Porto Santo Line (PSL) has advised that tomorrow’s sailing (8th of March) has been cancelled. For further information please contact the Porto Santo Line booking office on: (+351) 291 210 300, WhatsApp (+351) 962 025 500 or infopsl@gruposousa.pt, from Monday to Friday…
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The Porto Santo Line has issued a statement confirming that they have cancelled their scheduled sailings on the 7th and 8th of March due to bad weather forecasts. The company says that the weather conditions could jeopardise the safety of its ship and passengers.” Alternatively, people can travel tomorrow, the…
Europeans traveling to the United Kingdom will be required, starting on the 2nd of April, to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling. An ETA costs £10.00 or €12.00 and is now available online. However, the current price will increase to ÂŁ16.00 in the future, but no date has…
Passengers residing in Madeira or Porto Santo, tranferring through the region’s airports with another island of the archipelago as their final destination, will soon be exempt from the collection of security fee (PT) and service fee to passengers (YP). This measure is part of a proposal for a decree-law of…
During a presentation, the Public Security Police (PSP), confirmed that in 2024, 3,845 traffic accidents were recorded, resulting in 12 deaths, 73 serious and 1,158 minor injuries. Compared to 2023, there was an increase of 5.5% in the total number of accidents and 3.3% in minor injuries. According to the…
After undergoing its annual service at the shipyards in Viana do Castelo, the Lobo Marinho (Porto Santo Ferry) arrived back in Madeira on schedule. The ship, which is now seen as more sustainable and comfortable, through the installation of new equipment and furniture, will resume its regular maritime connection between…
Six men of foreign nationality, aged between 17 and 66 years old were detained by the Security Squad and Border Control at Madeira Airport for forged documents and the possession of a prohibited weapon. According to the PSP, the crimes took place at two different times. Four men were detained…
Given the worsening weather conditions, the Regional Civil Protection Service has made the following recommendations. • Ensure the clearance of rainwater drainage systems and removal of aggregates and other objects that may be dragged or create obstacles to the free flow of water; • Ensure adequate fastening of loose structures,…
Public Security Police intercepted and questioned 700 passengers at Madeira International Airport. An increase of 61% in 2024. Most issues related to documentation and the guardianship of minors. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 0
The Regional Command of the Public Security Police has issued a statement disclosing the location of the speed radars for February. On the 13th, the PSP’s radar will be positioned at Rua 5 de Outubro, in Funchal, from 10:00. On the 20th, the police will monitor speed on Estrada de…
As part of the transition to the new integrated ticketing system of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, which began on the 1st of July 2024, and considering the guidelines of the Regional Authority – Institute for Mobility and Transport, Horários do Funchal (HF) will resume it’s pre-paid service for all…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN), has confirmed in a statement, that the Levada dos Cedros (Fanal – Curral Falso) (PR 14) pedestrian route is temporarily closed, due to several landslides. Due to climatic conditions, the following routes are also closed. PR 1.3 Vereda da Encumeada PR 4…
In view of Juntos Pelo Povo’s (JPP) statements classifying the end of the pre-purchased on-board ticket at Horários do Funchal as a “brutal camouflaged increase in bus fares,” the Regional Secretariats for Equipment and Infrastructures has clarified the situation. The statement begins by mentioning that the integrated ticketing system in…
Promising to fight for their rights, the National Association of Movimento TVDE (ANM-TVDE), has criticized the legislative proposals debated in parliament in what it considers a direct attack on micro and small companies in the passenger transport sector through digital platforms. In a statement, ANM-TVDE said that the revision of…
The Regional Secretariat for Economy, Tourism and Culture (SRETC) is “surprised” by the implementation of new eligibility criteria for the Social Allowance of Mobility (SSM) of routes with connecting flights, to and/or from Madeira to Porto Santo. The National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC), has advised Correios de Portugal (CTT), who…