Rui Viana’s ordeal is far from over. The 21-year-old Madeiran was arrested ten months ago in Jakarta carrying drugs contained inside shampoo bottles and was sentenced to thirteen and a half years in prison. Since October, his lawyer has been in contact with the Jarkartan authorities asking for the young…
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Avian flu (HPAI) has been detected and confirmed in a domestic poultry farm and in birds in the D. Carlos I Urban Park, in the municipality of Caldas da Rainha, in Leiria, the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary Medicine (DGAV) announced today. The control measures include the inspection of the…
The current cold snap was certainly felt in the mountainous regions of the island yesterday morning, as drivers were faced with the unusual phenomenon of ice-covered cars. Temperatures were said to have gone as low as 1ºC. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The Regional Secretariat for Economy, Tourism and Culture (SRETC) is “surprised” by the implementation of new eligibility criteria for the Social Allowance of Mobility (SSM) of routes with connecting flights, to and/or from Madeira to Porto Santo. The National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC), has advised Correios de Portugal (CTT), who…
The services of the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) in Madeira are now able to renew residence permits requested by foreign citizens who are in the Region. Until now they had to go to the mainland. According to Pedro Portugal Gaspar, there is an estimated response time of…
The Portuguese Association of People with Special Needs—IPSS—Associação Sem Limites today announced the publication of Order No. 447/2025, dated the 9th of January, approving the model of medical certificate of multipurpose disability (AMIM) for cancer patients, according to Law No. 1/2024, of 4th of January, and for pathologies that do…
The Madeira Liberal Initiative(IL) party has expressed its concern about the installation of solar carports in public car parks in the municipality, namely in Parque Jardim da Graça, a project recently launched by the City Council. Stating: “Although we recognize the importance of initiatives that promote sustainability and energy transition,…
According to a press release from the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN), some classified walking routes in the Region are already passable, but there are still 9 walks that remain closed. Following the update of the weather warnings issued for the Autonomous Region of Madeira, the IFCN points…
Continente stores in the Autonomous Region of Madeira raised a total of €119,497 during their Missão Continente’s Christmas campaign, titled ‘When we help, we all receive more,’ which was intended to support people and animals in situations of helplessness, whether psychological, financial, social or nutrition. The stores in the Autonomous…
Despite some respite from the wind this morning at the Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo, with several aircraft managing to take off and land, 11 flights have already been cancelled for today, totaling 39 cancelled flights between yesterday and today. This morning the Santa Cruz weather station, which serves…
According to a survey released this morning, seven out of ten companies are against the implementation of a four-day week, especially in commerce, industry, and construction, and 71% of those who agree argue that the measure should be optional. Prepared by the Portuguese Industrial Association – Chamber of Commerce and…
During its latest campaign ‘While at the Wheel, the Mobile Can Wait,’ the Public Security Police recorded 169 road violations between the 14th and 20th of January. According to the regional command of the PSP of Madeira, 1,256 vehicles were inspected, and among the 169 infractions, 12 were stopped for…
The National Union of Drivers and Other Workers from Horários do Funchal will be attending a plenary meeting tomorrow. Under discussion is the proposal for a salary update in view of the increase in the regional minimum wage approved by the Regional Government, as well as the reduction of working…
There is a GoFundMe campaign to help a young Madeiran from Câmara de Lobos. Bernardo Nesci, 27, was diagnosed with testicular cancer six months ago. With stage 4 cancer the tumours have spread to his lymph nodes, back, stomach, and lungs. The campaign is being supported by businessman Dário Silva,…
A 38-year-old tourist was dragged into the sea by a wave at Praia do Galo, in Caniço de Baixo. Reports state that he was standing on a rock trying to take a selfie, despite the danger. The Hotel Galo lifeguard raised the alarm as the sea conditions were so bad…
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