On Tuesday, the 31st of August, the Quinta Pedagógica da Camacha, located in Nogueira will be inaugurated. This private project, has been created by Andreia Jesus and Bruno Santos, two animal and nature lovers, who want to create a more traditional feel for the island.
Madeira Weekly
This morning, the Regional Authority for Economic Activities (ARAE) and the Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR) carried out a large scale inspection operation at the Mercado dos Lavradores (Farmers Market).
It's official, the Regional Government of Madeira (RG) will proceed with the administration of a third dose/booster vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
The police are already investigating the accident which caused the death of a Swiss tourist this afternoon. The incident occurred while the Swiss citizen was walking along Levada do Furado, which links Ribeiro Frio and Portela.
As of midday today, Madeira was placed under a yellow warning for both rain and heat.
According to a JM news bulletin, a second tourist has died from a levada fall.
Pedro Ramos, the Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, has confirmed that the Regional Government will not be relaxing the mandatory mask wearing and curfews regulations for the foreseeable future.
The 16th of August Machico fire, which was caused by someone using an angle grinder, destroyed 37 beehives belonging to beekeeper Pedro David Viveiros.
A report released by the American Meteorological Society, which assesses climatic changes in 60 countries, based on the data received from approximately 530 scientists, reveals that several climate indicators, such as greenhouse gases, sea levels and temperatures hit record heights in 2020.
According to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), Madeira is on a very high UV radiation alert today.
As part of the new Merlin Leroy complex, which is currently being built on the old Prebel site, both a McDonalds and McDrive and scheduled to open alongside the superstore.
Created due to the pandemic to help support local businesses and entrepreneurs, the 'Made in Funchal initiative,' already has 140 brands registered on its electronic catalogue, and recently celebrated its 1st anniversary on the 24th of August.
Hundreds of demonstrators protested outside the Attorney General's Office (PGR, Mainland Portugal) yesterday to witness the delivery, by anti-confinement judge, Rui Fonseca e Castro, a complaint against the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister and the Mainland Government for crimes against humanity.
An article released by ABC news, suggests that eating a hotdog could reduce your life by 36 minutes. This, say University of Michigan researchers, is due to the high content of processed meat.
Confirming that Madeira will remain in a 'State of Calamity' at the next Governing Council, the President of the Regional Government, announced that he is reducing the curfew by one hour.