According to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA), Madeira and Porto Santo have been placed under a yellow warning until 9.00 am Sunday due to rain (sometimes heavy), thunder and strong winds, which have already reached gusts of up to 108 km/per hour.
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According to the Civil Protection of Machico, a fire broke out this morning in a forested area of Santo António da Serra, the fire managed to take hold, consuming approximately 2,000m².
A statement made by the PSP confirms that as part of the 'Easter at Home' campaign, there will be an increased police presence up until the 5th of April.
The Regional Command of the Public Security Police of Madeira confirms that after carrying out an authorised search on a house located in the municipality of Ribeira Brava they seized the following weapons and ammunition:-
A man suffered serious head injuries this evening after a drunk boxing scene went wrong in the middle of Rua 31 de Janeiro, Funchal.
Residents Countries increasingly challenge former residents who attempt to move to another. Although the rules vary, most states define a “resident” as an individual who is in the state for other than a temporary or transitory purpose. Countries consider a person’s “residence” or home to be the place of his…
Domestic and national markets have saved some of Madeira's hotels from derisory low occupancy rates. But while Funchal's hotel reservation rate is around 30%, there are some hotels located in other parts of the island registering bookings of over 80%.
The Funchal City Council (CMF) and the Cecília Zino Foundation signed this week, a protocol of financial support and collaboration, with a view to supporting the project “O Sol Marca a Sombra,” commissioned by the Madeiran artist Sonya Câmara, and inspired by the work of the artist Lourdes Castro.
Finally a bit of good news, German airline Condor has announced that they will resume flying from Dusseldorf to Madeira from Saturday the 27th of March as part of their Easter operational programme.
The Regional Command of Madeira reported that yesterday the 23rd of March, at 12:37 pm, PSP officers prevented a young man from committing suicide in Campanário.
Blandy's Madeira Wine in association with UauCacau will officially present their new chocolate truffles designed to complement Madeira Wine on Friday the 26th of March at 3 pm at Blandy's Wine Lodge, on Avenida Arriaga.
The President of the Regional Government admitted today that in order to contain the pandemic he is considering the possibility of maintaining the current curfew beyond Easter.
The Portuguese Naval Patrol Ship, Mondego docked in Porto Santo harbour this morning, and will fulfil its maritime security operations until 11th of June. The vessel is commanded by First Lieutenant Lopes Monteiro and has a crew of 27 military personnel.
The Madeiran Parliament this morning debated the proposed regional legislative decree entitled 'Animal Ombudsman in the Autonomous Region of Madeira,' which has been co-authored in conjunction with the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP).
Those living in Camacha, Santa Cruz, Machico and Ribeira Brava can now do their grocery shopping online through the new Pingo Doce and Mercadão home delivery service.