The record influx of tourists, especially during the summer, has not benefited urban commerce, ACIF argues to JM reporters. The regional reality, according to the association chaired by Veiga França, is one of a “dual economy,” of “continuous expansion in the sector linked to tourism” and of “serious difficulties” in…
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The President of the Conference of European Regional Legislative Assemblies (CALRE), has announced that he is concerned about the drastic reform that may be operationalised in the European Union Budget. At stake is the model for centralised management in Brussels and the Central Governments of the multiannual financial framework, starting…
The value of the settlements already remitted by the tax authorities to companies in the Madeira Free Trade Zone (ZFM) identified as having received illegal State aid amounts to 525 million euros, but only a fraction has been returned – 66 million euros. Recent data from the Tax and Customs…
Banif’s injured parties will file a complaint against the Portuguese State in the judicial bodies of the European Union and the United Nations. While talking to local JM reporters, Jacinto Silva, President of the association, harshly criticizes the former Prime Minister, António Costa, accusing him of “cheating” those who lost…
From the 3rd to the 11th of October, the Portuguese Army will conduct the Celulex Exercise, in Vendas Novas. The exercise aims to test the use of Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Nuclear Defence Element, in a joint, combined, and interagency environment. Lieutenant Colonel Hélder Parcelas, a spokesman for the Army,…
The President of Chega has said that two of the citizens murdered in Lisbon were candidates for the party in Alenquer and that he will report “sharing and information” to the authorities, despite not having any evidence of political motivations. Speaking to journalists at the Assembly of the Republic, André…
The hunting season has started very badly. On the first day, several dogs were deliberately poisoned in Paul da Serra. Unfortunately, many of them died. The complaint was made to JM-FM by the President of the Association of Hunters of Madeira and Porto Santo, Fernando Cabeceiro, whose dog was also…
The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) considers Madeira “as the champion of high prices.” This was their analysis after speaking to members of the public in Ribeira Brava which, according to the party, shared their concerns over increases in the cost of living.” Party leader, Ricardo Lume said that “throughout the…
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment, Rafaela Fernandes, was with the President of the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN), Manuel Filipe this morning in Paul da Serra on what was the first day of hunting in the Region. On the occasion, she learned about the Forestry…
Manuel Pedro, President of the Municipal Assembly of Câmara de Lobos, was the first to take the pulpit in the solemn session of the 189th anniversary of the municipality. From there he discussed the weaknesses of the parish in the face of the risk of natural disasters and the difficulties…
The President of the Administration of Ports of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (APRAM, SA), Paula Cabaço, states as a major objective for the near future of the Association that brings together the port authorities of Madeira, Azores, Canary Islands, and Cape Verde, the creation of a new cruise tourist…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), registered a 2.4 magnitude earthquake this morning off the northeast coast of Madeira. The quake occurred at 05:47 at a depth of 45 kilometers. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The decision to apply a fee of three euros on seven routes in the Madeiran forest as of January represents a significant source of revenue. In 2022, local newspaper JM reported that fifteen thousand people a week walked on three park routes. If this remains so, the fees could mean…
October marks the celebration of World Animal Day (4th of October), and to celebrate the event, the band Akoustic Junkies joins forces with the Coffee Museum and Esound to hold the first edition of OKTOBERPET, a solidarity event with the aim of raising funds for the Association Ajuda a Alimentar…
Today, the European Commission gave Portugal two months to comply with the new European Union (EU) Digital Services Law, applicable to digital platforms, arguing that the country has not yet appointed coordinators or defined rules for sanctions. In a statement, the EU said: “Today, the European Commission decided to send…