An earthquake registering 1.2 on the Richter scale was detected by the seismographs of the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), last night, at 20:38 off the southwest coast of Câmara de Lobos. Taking into account the magnitude and distance from the coast, the earthquake was only felt by…
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Since last night, the rescue of a 28-year-old citizen, of German nationality, in Ponta do Pargo, who was forced to make an emergency landing when he was paragliding, in the pebble area has been underway. The rescue is being coordinated by the Maritime Authority and, according to Rui Teixeira, commander…
The Regional Command of PSP Madeira informs that on the 3rd of January, a foreign citizen, aged 27, was arrested for overstaying their designated time period in national territory. This arrest followed a special crime prevention operation carried out in November last year, in the Funchal area. At the time,…
The President of the Regional Government once again assured reporters this morning, that a set of public contracts “will stop,” including work on the Central and University Hospital of Madeira. Miguel Albuquerque explained to journalists that the holdup is due to the failure to agree on the budget and the…
Rain surpassed yellow warning levels in 5 of the 19 meteorological stations of the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) with record rainfall recorded in the Autonomous Region of Madeira last night/this morning. In the weather station located in Chão do Areeiro, rainfall reached 21.5 mm in one hour…
ADN-Madeira today defended the liberalisation of maritime transport between Madeira and Porto Santo. This at a time when the Lobo Marinho ferry, which connects the islands of the archipelago, will now undergo its yearly maintenance programme. The ferry will be out of action for 6 weeks as modifications are being…
Miguel Albuquerque considers that “the 9th of March is a good date” for holding regional elections. Furthermore, he will reiterate his commitment when he speaks to the President of the Republic, next Tuesday during his hearing with Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The President of the Republic will hold talks with…
The Regional Health Service said today that “it is false to say that SESARAM does not pay its suppliers or have enough medicines. The regional authority reacted abruptly to the headline posted in DIÁRIO on the 3rd of January, reporting that a lack of medicines compromises the general hospital’s Accident…
According to the website of ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, five flights (arrivals and departures) were cancelled today (4th of January) due to bad weather. The Transavia France flight (TO 7840), scheduled for 09:25 from Nantes, and the respective departures at 10:05 am were cancelled. Other cancellations included EasyJet (EJU5333), scheduled…
Two tourists spent the night on the pebble of Ponta do Pargo, next to Fajã das Palhas, after being unable to leave the place due to rising tides, and were only rescued this morning (040125) by the Portuguese Air Force. The mission was coordinated by the Maritime Authority, which confirms…
The Ajuda a Alimentar Cães Association secured the adoption of 670 rescued dogs and cats in 2024. In a press release posted on their Facebook page, the non-profit organisation dedicated to animal welfare revealed that 361 dogs and 309 cats “rescued from cruel situations” were given a new home last…
Fires broke out after the end-of-year fireworks with one of the firing stations in in São Gonçalo exploding. A police source reports that the episode occurred after a firework container allegedly overturned due to the vibrations of the devices used and ended up damaging nearby homes and vehicles. Fires were…
As in previous years, Câmara de Lobos will mark the beginning of 2025 with a sweet and special celebration. On the 5th of January in Praça da Autonomia, the stage will be set for everyone to join in the celebrations and have a slice of Bolo Rei, from what can…
The Court of Auditors (TdC), in its 2023 External Verification of the Regional Government Treasurer’s Account, indicates that the Regional Government did not fully comply with a recommendation regarding budgetary rules on the use of bank and treasury balances, which had already been left in the previous year’s report. In…
On the 30th of December, The Madeira Hotel Union organised a demonstration against the employers’ proposal of a 5.5% wage increase, with a guarantee of a minimum increase of 53 euros for 2025. As a result of their offer, several dozen workers were seen demonstrating near the entrance to the…
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