Today, prayers were said during the celebration of Dia de Nossa Senhora do Monte, Largo da Fonte for the thirteen people who lost their lives in the 2017 Monte tree tragedy.
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The Regional Civil Protection Service, IP-RAM through the Regional Relief Operations Command - CROS, have stated that since the beginning of 2022, roughly 68 accidents in levadas or pedestrian paths, have resulted in the need to mobilise rescue resources.
The Liberal Initiative (IL), issued a communiqué today, which harshly criticises the Porto Santo Line, which they urge, should provide a public service, and advise their customers of any additional/add-on charges when phoning their new telephone number.
Madeira Airport is currently closed.
Yesterday lunchtime, a man, aged between 30 and 40 years old, was seen walking nude through some of Funchal's busier streets, including Ponta Nova, Rua dos Ferreiros and the Court area, which caused quite a stir.
The Funchal City Council (CMF), has confirmed that due to the “Festas de Nossa Senhora do Monte,” it has been necessary to make several road changes. These are:
The festivities of Nossa Senhora do Monte, in Funchal, which started on the 5th of August this year, will have more focus on the religious aspect of the festival, than on partying and entertainment.
The Funchal City Council (CMF), has issued a press release stating that the following work with regards to the Socorridos Wastewater Pumping Station (EEAR) networks, the following road changes will come into effect from today, the 9th of August and are expected to remain in place until the end of this month.
The Raquel Lombardi Cultural and Social Solidarity Association, in partnership with other Italian cultural agents, organised a concert in Gattarossa-Calamoresca, Italy, tonight at 7.30 pm, with a view of promoting the International Guitar Festival of Madeira, as well as highlighting the island as a cultural tourist destination.
With the tragic death of an 8 year-old girl, the rally after party became a tribute to the youngster, with the drivers expressing their deep sorrow at the tragedy.
A UK driver, currently on holiday in Madeira, was yesterday involved in a head on collision near the Lagar Restaurant, on the road that connects Câmara de Lobos to Estreito de Câmara de Lobos.
The Regional Commander of the Public Security Police (PSP), Luís Filipe Simões, issued a statement this afternoon asking all citizens to be sensible during the 63rd edition of the Madeira Wine Rally.
Today, the PSD Parliamentary Group praised the strategy that has been implemented in terms of Tourism in Porto Santo, highlighting in particular the work carried out to increase the frequency of air connections and routes to the island, believing that through this, Porto Santo will be able to become an 'all year round' destination.
The Ecologist Party 'Os Verdes' presented a complaint addressed to the Public Prosecutor against the Cable Car System and Adventure Park of Curral das Freiras in Madeira.
This years Festa da Alegria will take place from this Friday, the 5th of August until Sunday the 7th at Montado da Esperança, in São Roque.