Between the 23rd and 28th of September, 3,500 people were vaccinated against influenza, representing 1.4% of the population, while only 725 were inoculated against Covid-19. According to the data released, 2,700 vaccinated individuals were over 60 years old. This year, the age limit for free vaccinations was raised from 50…
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The Regional Government of Madeira will propose an amendment to Law No. 45/2018, of 10 August, which establishes the legal framework for the activity of individual and remunerated passenger transport in uncharacterised vehicles (TVDE). According to a statement from the Regional Secretariat for Equipment and Infrastructures, approved by the last…
Francisco Gomes, deputy of Chega in the Assembly of the Republic, reports that he addressed a letter to the Minister of Infrastructure, Miguel Pinto Luz, requesting clarification on the operation of the air link between Porto Santo and Madeira, as well as alerting the governor of the need to review…
The superyacht Anawa, which has been in the Region for about two weeks, once again attracted attention this afternoon, as for the first time a private yacht chose to helicopter its passengers in. The vessel set sail from the Port of Funchal and anchored near the Pinnacle area. According to…
The candidacy of Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) for the Funchal City Council (CMF), Fátima Aveiro considers it unacceptable the visible loss of quality with urban cleaning, the lack of care for public space, gardens, litter in the intermediate and high areas of the parishes, piles up rubbish, and selective collection,…
DIÁRIO reported, on Friday, that the Regional Government of Madeira is considering the creation of a new tax to be paid by those renting a car. The fee should be two euros per day, for each rental car. The news triggered about a hundred comments, distributed through various social networks.…
The People’s Monarchist Party (PPM) has issued a statement confirming the existence of an illegal care home operating in Funchal. The home in question has received an order to cease activity from the Institute of Social Services, but has already received an order to close from Social Security, yet it…
The JPP candidate for Funchal City Council promises to undo the blockades of the current chamber and open new supermarkets in Funchal, and promises a change in priorities, the way of dealing with the city’s affairs, through transparency, truth, and trust. While engaging with the population this morning, Fátima Aveiro…
Madeira Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport has been ranked as the European airport most likely to cause anxiety in passengers, according to an exclusive AirAdvisor ranking, released last week. The Madeiran airport, the only Portuguese airport to appear on this list, received a rating of 88 points in the Index of…
It may have only been the 1st of October yesterday, but Christmas is already making its presence known in Funchal, with Christmas lights being installed in various parts of the city, including Rua João de Deus. Festive preparations seem to be further than in previous years, promising, as usual, to…
The head of the Liberal Initiative for the Funchal City Council, Sara Jardim, defended today the conversion of vacant public buildings into social housing projects that can help reduce housing shortages. “An exhaustive survey of the buildings must be carried out to understand and inventory what exists in the city,…
The Icelandic company PLAY Airlines has announced that, as of Monday, the 29th of September, all flights to Madeira were cancelled, which included yesterday’s scheduled flight. The decision is due to financial difficulties, low ticket sales, and labour disputes. The connection between Madeira and Iceland commenced on Tuesday, the 15th…
Miguel Albuquerque, the President of the Regional Government of Madeira (PSD/CDS-PP), emphasises the need for a law on immigration to regulate the influx of foreigners, aiming to prevent societal dysfunction and curb the rise of extremism and populism. “I agree with immigration entry limits,” said the Madeiran chief executive during…
ADN-Madeira, through its candidate and veterinarian, Carolina Martins, warns of the importance of a scheme known as ‘Veterinary Check.’ This has been available since 2018 through the Order of Veterinarians, but is not being implemented across the regions’ municipalities. This veterinary support programme can cover care such as vaccination, sterilisation,…
The Madeira Mandolin Orchestra, led by maestro André Martins, is carrying on its 2025-2026 Artistic Season with weekly Wednesday concerts at 9:00 pm, hosted in the Noble Hall of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira and the English Church. The next concert takes place tomorrow, the 1st of October at 9:00…