Eduardo Jesus reacted this afternoon to the controversy generated by the re-creation of the Madeira festivities at the Lisbon Tourism Exchange (BTL), arguing that “Madeiran culture was not disrespected.” The Regional Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Culture stressed that the performance, starring dancers in typical Madeira costumes, was an artistic…
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The Regional Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment, Rafaela Fernandes, was present at an initiative of the parish council of Curral das Freiras led by Manuel Salustino, aimed at helping beekeepers. They received several hives. During the initiative, beekeepers were advised by technicians from the Regional Government services on different…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has announced the closure of all classified walking routes in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, under its management, as of tomorrow, Monday, the 17th of March, due to bad weather. According to the institute, “as long as the alerts are maintained, the…
On Sunday morning, a pig was “caught” running about in the middle of the Via Rapida in Machico. The animal was seen in the Funchal-Machico direction, in the Queimada tunnel, and quickly captured the attention of motorists. According to witnesses, the pig appeared to be disoriented, forcing drivers to reduce…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has issued a red warning for sea agitation on the north coast of Madeira and Porto Santo. The national meteorological service had already issued an orange warning for the region, but upgraded it to red due to the worsening weather conditions. The…
A Pingo Doce source has confirmed that “harmful practices have been identified in their Santo António store and as such a dozen or more employees are undergoing both internal and judicial enquiries. A stance that has shocked both workers and the general public. The suspects are accused of embezzlement and…
The Regional Command of the Public Security Police of Madeira loaded three containers filled with weapons onto a Portuguese Navy patrol ship. The firearms were seized during several operations. There are “about 240 short firearms, 200 long firearms and numerous prohibited bladed weapons (approximate weight 1500 kgs) that are being…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN), has reported that it has been developing an intense monitoring and control of invasive species in the Region, an initiative that has had positive results in Paul do Mar. During the prospecting work, IFCN technicians identified a small nucleus of the invasive…
Depression Laurence is on its way. Although the weather has already changed, it will be felt all over the island from tomorrow, with the worst of the weather affecting the region on Monday. “Passing to the north of the archipelago of Madeira at dawn on the 17th,” weather conditions will…
The public transport strike scheduled for tomorrow will affect Horários do Funchal, CAM, and Siga Rodoeste buses. However, the final decision will be made by the workers in the early hours of tomorrow morning. Manuel Oliveira, union leader of the National Union of Drivers and Other Workers (SNMOT), confirmed that…
The Constitutional Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the Government of Madeira (PSD) against a resolution of the National Electoral Commission (CNE), which accuses the executive of having violated the duties of neutrality and impartiality during the election campaign. In a ruling on the 6th of March, the Constitutional…
A man’s body that was found floating in the sea next to the São Lázaro pier in Funchal has been identified as that of an 80-year-old man who had been missing for four days. The family has been informed and offered councilling support from the Psychology Office of the Maritime…
An ambulance from the Portuguese Red Cross was forced to reverse for over a kilometre in São Roque this afternoon due to bad parking and lack of access. According to local media outlet, JM, the rescue vehicle was trying to reach Estrada Comandante Camacho de Freitas, in the São Roque…
The Funchal City Council started on the 10th of March, the implementation of a pilot circuit for door-to-door restaurant sector bio-waste collection in the centre of Funchal, more specifically in Rua da Carreira. “In line with the strategy adopted by the municipality of Funchal towards the promotion of environmental sustainability…
The New Right’s candidacy for the early elections in Madeira defends the use of modular construction as a way to quickly construct low-cost housing in the region. In a statement, Paulo Azevedo stated: “Our proposal is based on modular construction. Within six months, people will have an apartment that is…
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