I read this article in JM-Madeira and thought it interesting. Madeira may be known for its levadas, dramatic coastline, good food and spring-like climate, but illness and accidents can happen in even the most idyllic destination. Gastroenteritis, a fall on a walking trail or an asthma attack can quickly turn…
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A Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed at Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo this afternoon, attracting considerable attention from aviation enthusiasts. The large aircraft, which is part of a Saudi Arabian fleet, made a rare appearance in Madeira. Spotters and other aviation enthusiasts gathered to watch and photograph its arrival. Depending…
The Citizen’s Shop on Avenida do Infante continues to operate on a limited basis following a breakdown of its air-conditioning system. As JM reported last Friday, the authority responsible for the facility said that the necessary procedures to repair or replace the equipment were already underway and that the problem…
Tourists were once again seen ignoring safety signs at the Guindaste Viewpoint in Faial on Monday, venturing close to the cliff edge to take photographs or enjoy the view. Images shared on social media show visitors entering a restricted area despite the clearly visible warnings. Such behaviour has become a…
Portugal’s Judiciary Police (PJ) have issued an important warning about the risks of communicating with strangers online, particularly criminals who use intimate images or videos to blackmail and extort their victims. Under the campaign slogan “VOLTE-FACE online is fierce and real,” the PJ warned that an apparently harmless social media…
Artificial reefs created from sunken ships in Madeira and Porto Santo help support marine biodiversity, but cannot reproduce all the ecological functions of natural reefs, a scientific study has concluded. The findings are based on nine years of fish monitoring by Madeira’s marine biodiversity programme, BioMa, which has been operating…
The north and south coasts of Madeira and Porto Santo remain under a yellow hot weather warning until Wednesday, according to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA). The weather warning will remain in place until 10:00 on Wednesday, due to the persistence of high temperatures. A yellow warning,…
Bathers discovered a dead dolphin floating close to the shore at SĂŁo Pedro beach, in Santa Cruz, this morning. Initial images sent to the newsroom showed the marine animal near the pebble beach, although it was not immediately clear whether it was a dolphin or a seal. The Maritime Police…
The transportation of large wind turbine components to Paul da Serra may cause temporary traffic disruption until the end of September, according to ENEREEM, part of the Madeira Electricity Company (EEM) Group. The operation will carry turbine blades, tower sections and other equipment to the Loiral III and Paul wind…
The proposed Madeira SkyPark tourism development, planned for an area between Curral das Freiras and Jardim da Serra, has received conditional planning approval from the Câmara de Lobos Municipal Council. The decision represents a further stage in the licensing process and does not constitute final authorisation for the development. The…
Two Public Security Police (PSP) officers were injured after being attacked by a man with an iron bar in Funchal on Wednesday night. Police were called to Avenida do Infante on the 5th of August following reports of a man carrying an iron bar and causing a disturbance. According to…
Hundreds of curious onlookers gathered outside Funchal Cathedral on Saturday amid rumours that Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina RodrĂguez were about to marry in Madeira. The wedding taking place inside, however, belonged to a Madeiran couple living in France who had returned to their island of birth to celebrate their union.…
The Werewolves are returning to Câmara de Lobos, and they are ready for a night of challenges on land and at sea. Organised by Câmara de Lobos City Council, the lively inter-parish competition will take place on the 15th of August from 21:00, against the spectacular backdrop of the town’s…
A video circulating on social media shows two people climbing onto a rock near the Galo Resort hotel complex in Caniço before jumping into the Atlantic. The pair appear to have crossed private property to reach the jumping point, located close to one of the hotel’s swimming pools. The footage…
An earthquake registering 1.1 on the Richter scale was reported this morning, off the southwest coast of Ribeira Brava. The quake was recorded by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) at 01:17. The coordinates of the seismic event are 32.470° North latitude and 17.116° West longitude. The quake had…