At the end of the 4th quarter of 2023, the Regional Public Administration (PRA) debt decreased by around €167.4 million (-3.2%) compared to the end of the previous quarter.
Madeira Weekly
Rui Viana, the Madeiran who is in Indonesia for drug trafficking, faces a "minimum sentence of 5 years and a maximum of 20 years in prison,
Micahal Kozek's brother returned to Madeira this week, but the mystery of the 35-year-old Polish citizen who disappeared on the 7th of July 202, in the Calheta mountains remains.
Francisco Gomes, elected by Chega, takes office tomorrow at the São Bento Palace, thus beginning a four-year term.
Due to the quick intervention of SANAS Madeira this afternoon, a vessel that was on the verge of sinking, was rescued.
As always with windy conditions the International Airport of Madeira was also affected by bad weather.
A man and a woman were hospitalised this morning after eating cannabis biscuits.
Miguel Albuquerque was yesterday re-elected president of the PSD/M.
The sudden cold weather snap brought hail to Pico do Areeiro this morning, with other mountainous regions also being affected.
It has been confirmed that the two young Portuguese men arrested in Indonesia for drug smuggling are from Madeira. They were found to be carrying two kilos of cocaine.
Air Baltic has confirmed that from the 28th of October, they will operate a regular route between Riga, Latvia and Madeira.
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), has issued yellow warnings, due to the possibility of rain and sea agitation, from 3 pm today until Saturday.
Disney has shared the first trailer for 'The Acolyte', the latest 'Star Wars' series that will premiere on the 4th of June.
According to statistics released by the Regional Directorate of Statistics in Madeira (DREM), in characterising the profile of parents of children born in the region in 2022, 41.8% of fathers reported living in a cohabiting relationship with the mother of their child.
Wind and sea forecasts point to a "worsening of weather conditions and sea agitation in Madeira," from midday tomorrow the 20th of March until 18:00 Friday, the 22nd of March, advises the Portuguese Navy and the National Maritime Authority.