Last year’s corruption case, (the first one), which resulted in three arrests, and led to the President of Madeira, being made a defendant, continues to be investigated by the Judiciary Police (PJ). “All investigations that do not have an order by the Public Prosecutor’s Office are investigations that are ongoing,”…
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The Funchal City Council has already approved the rules for construction in Praia Formosa. Councilman João Rodrigues revealed that seven new buildings with nine floors and basements will be licensed, in addition to a large public garden. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
Following complaints from concerned citizens, PAN Madeira warns of the lack of environmental responsibility of companies in the removal of Christmas decorations. The party points out that the rip ties left on the ground in public areas represent an environmental risk as they are liable to end up in the…
The Hotel Union is on strike tomorrow over wage increases. Due to the negotiating impasse for the workers of the sector, the demonstration is scheduled for 15:45 pm, leaving the union, at Rua da Alegria n.º 31, followed by a descent along Plaza Madeira, to Rua dos Aranhas, in front…
Political party members from PAN Madeira have been out and about travelling through the mountainous regions of Madeira, not only planting trees but overseeing the development of the work carried out by the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN). However, according to Válter Ramos, deputy spokesperson for PAN Madeira,…
A study undertaken by Portuguese researchers shows that the Selvagens islands are home to the largest colony of Cory’s Shearwaters in the Atlantic, with about 39,000 pairs on a single island. The numbers suggest that the annual growth of the bird population is around 1.45%. “It is interesting to note…
An adults creative weaving workshop will take place at the Ethnographic Museum of Madeira on Saturday the 1st of February from 11:00 – 12:30 and 13:30 – 16:00. The workshop which is part of a wider project ‘Where Wool Lives,’ will be taught by textile designer Jenita Spínola, who only…
Two earthquakes were recorded this morning off the southeast coast of the Desertas. IPMA Seismographs identified the first earthquake measuring 2.8 on the Richter Scale at 03:23, with the second 2.1 earthquake occurring an hour later at 04:28. Their respective depths were 10 km and 2 km. Samantha Gannon info…
Chega has presented to the Assembly of the Republic a project that recommends to the Government of the Republic the provision of detailed data on the nationality, place of birth, ethnicity, and situation of permanence in national territory of suspects and those convicted of committing crimes. The party’s objective is…
Yorta is an agricultural company owned by Pedro Albuquerque and based in Caniço. The young entrepreneur believes that “vertical farming – the use of aeroponic towers in greenhouses to allow more plants per square metre (m²) is the way forward-. Currently, the site produces aromatic plants, basil, and micro greens. …
The Regional Directorate of Health (DRS) advises that vaccination is the most effective form of prevention against influenza, as it reduces the risk of serious illness, hospitalisation, and death. In a press statement, the DR note: “The flu vaccine is made up of inactivated influenza virus, which means that the…
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…
An earthquake registering 1.6 on the Richter scale, was recorded by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) seismographs yesterday at 16:27 off the south coast of Ribeira Brava. Taking into account the magnitude and distance from the coast, the earthquake was only felt by the IPMA seismographs. Samantha…
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…
The number of people looking for a property to rent through the Idealista website fell by 20% in December 2024, compared to the same month in 2023 (23 to 18). This current situation reverses the trend of the previous, more recent quarters, which remained at 23 contacts for each property…