At midday today it was announced that a Russian Research vessel - Akademik Fedorov, suspected of being used as a spy vessel had been detected 70 km off the east coast of the Selvagen Islands special protection reserve.
Madeira Weekly
Early on this morning, reports were released that strong winds were conditioning the operationality of the airport and that at least three aircraft were circling waiting for an opportunity to land.
The Regional Directorate of Health (DRS) informs that a case of Hansen's disease (leprosy) has been confirmed in the Autonomous Region of Madeira (RAM).
PAN - People, Animals, and Nature Party advocate the creation of a metropolitan police force as a way to combat insecurity, which they believe would "give people back the security they need."
Last Sunday, the 16th of April, 50 people, mostly foreign residents, took part in a clean-up operation in the Old Town, Funchal.
Drivers were faced with a predicament this afternoon as they had to negotiate their way around a man who was lying in the middle of the road in Campo da Barco, Funchal.
A woman's body was found this afternoon under the Ribeira de João Gomes bridge, Funchal.
The accumulation of a protein in the brain is linked to some forms of Parkinson's disease, confirms a study released today, potentially paving the way for an early diagnosis of the disease.
This morning, Funchal was buzzing with hundreds of motorbikes as motorcyclists met in the middle of Funchal before embarking on a bike ride to Calheta.
Taking to its Facebook page, a spokesperson for the Cathedral - Sé do Funchal, has confirmed that entry fees are not charged to visit, pray or attend Mass at this religious monument.
A couple of canyoners were caught this afternoon attempting a death defying descent at the Caminho da Furna à Meia Légua, Ribeira Brava.
The Minister of National Defence said that the Portuguese Navy's ship 'Mondego,' which broke down in March, is now fully operational and back on active duty.
Reports came in late this afternoon at SANAS, the Maritime Police and the Regional Command of Relief Operations (CROS), using a drone, were searching for a Swedish tourist aged between 40 and 50 years old who disappeared after being knocked off a rock by a wave into the sea around Seixal.
According to local newspaper, JM, a body found floating in the water by the pier in Câmara de Lobos was that of a foreign citizen. Despite the efforts of ISN divers during the rescue mission the tourist eventually died.
The evaluation of the new European car safety measure, the 'Alcoholimeter' - an electrical system that prevents a car from starting if the driver is drunk - is awaiting authorisation by the National Road Authority.
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