The candidate of Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) for the leadership of the Municipality of Calheta defended, today, a specific plan to preserve the authenticity of the Rabaçal area, protect endemic species, and take care of the safety of residents and visitors to the island. BasĂlio Santos says that the organisation…
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The non-governmental organisation (NGO) Social Democratic Association for the Environment, Earth and Ocean went public on Monday, accusing the JPP of siding with the PSD over the Curral das Freitas cable car project. The NGO accuses the JPP of populism and political alignment with a regime, which does not actually…
The Funchal City Council (CMF) announced today that it will forward the process of the Cortel Housing Cooperative so that the sending of the dossier to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Tax Authority, Madeira Housing Investments, and Institute of Housing and Urban Rehabilitation is approved. At a press conference, Mayor Cristina…
The Funchal City Council (CMF) has scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, the 2nd of September, the presentation of the conclusions of the Investigation Commission’s report on the Cortel Housing Cooperative. The session will take place at 15:00 in the Noble Hall, and it is expected that the long-awaited responses over the…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) advises that due to maintenance and road clearing on the ParedĂŁo Forest Road between Eira do Serrado and the Viewpoint, it is necessary to close the road temporarily. This closure is expected to last until Sunday, the 7th of September. “Given the…
The PS candidate for the Presidency of the Municipality of Machico, Hugo Marques, announced the party’s objective of creating new car access and building a car park next to Praia da Maiata, in Porto da Cruz, to provide the necessary infrastructure needed to cope with high tourism demands. Hugo Marques,…
A cyclist was filmed yesterday riding along the highway between Quinta Grande and Câmara de Lobos, putting his own safety and that of the motorists who circulated on that section at risk. The video, captured by Richard Mendes and published on social networks, shows the cyclist descending at high speed,…
An unusual scene was found this Sunday at the fenced-off access to the Praia da Canavieira footpath, in the parish of Caniço. Passers-by found a dead black chicken attached to the gate, a cross leaning against the structure, and white powder scattered on the ground. The macabre scenario, interpreted as…
The Socialist Party’s (PS) candidacy for the Funchal City Council has pledged to ensure dignified solutions for pet deaths, committing to the creation of either a public pet crematorium or a municipal pet cemetery. The proposal was announced by Rui Caetano following a meeting between the socialist candidacy and Ajuda…
The ecoRoute project, represented in Madeira by CEAM – Centre for Modern and Contemporary Archaeology Studies, carried out an underwater shipwreck cleaning of the ‘Prompt’ this morning. Due to the special conditions of the dive site and the work to be carried out, with safety constraints in mind, this cleaning…
The “SIGA” bus company announced that the “old” Giro cards can now be used until the end of October. Then, God willing, the new prepaid card system may come into force. Until then, the Giro cards can be bought and loaded in any “PayShop” (usually tobacco and newspaper shops). Update:…
Residents of the Varandas do Funchal building have already written a request to Cristina Pedra, Mayor of the Municipality, stating that AL customers are the scourge of residential housing apartment blocks, and are seen to participate in “sexual activities” in shared areas, make accusations against residents, and are generally unmannered…
A professional fisherman was confronted with a macabre discovery yesterday while preparing to sail off the bay of Porto d’Abra, in Ponta de SĂŁo Lourenço, in Caniçal. Emanuel Sousa found two lifeless cats floating in the sea, without it being possible to identify the causes of death immediately. What impressed…
Wine producers have stated that wine production this year is expected to be lower than in previous years in Madeira. However, the quality of the grapes may compensate for the low production, caused by adverse weather conditions. At the opening of the Wine Festival, the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment…
Francisco Gomes, deputy of Chega in the Assembly of the Republic, demanded a strict inspection of jewellery and tourist souvenir shops operated by immigrants in Madeira, after raising suspicions about alleged illicit practices. “We cannot allow Madeira, with all its history, identity and tourist prestige, to be invaded by establishments…