Tension continues to rise between taxi and TVDE drivers in Madeira, with yet another complaint from a taxi driver at TVDE encroachment on their territory. According to JM, a TVDE vehicle parked in a taxi rank in Funchal while waiting for customers, which constitutes, according to the taxi driver, “another…
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Temperatures in Madeira are expected to rise from Friday, with the hot weather extending over the weekend and into next week. “Temperatures will rise from Friday with hot and windy weather affecting the south coast of Madeira. A rise of two to three degrees is expected, with thermometers approaching 30…
TAP passengers arriving from Porto to the Madeira International Airport were forced to walk in the rain to the airport terminal this morning. The absence of a bus to pick up passengers, given the weather conditions, contributed to the dissatisfaction of some people who disembarked from the aircraft. Local newspapers…
We met in the Gallery and saw this video: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2025/may/13/they-want-to-feel-like-men-why-are-gen-z-men-turning-to-rightwing-politics UK teenage boys were asked why their group seems to prefer right wing parties, whereas girls in their age group tend to favour left wing parties. The word “control” came up, people want to be in control of their lives,…
The Portuguese Federation of Benevolent Blood Donors (FEPODABES) today appealed to the Portuguese to donate blood, stating that during the summer months, many regular donors are absent, but the needs remain. The President of FEPODABES, Alberto Mota, stresses that July and August are always very critical times when it comes…
This morning (Tuesday), the DIÁRIO newspaper reported that an all-female rally team will be entering this year’s Madeira Wine Rally. 2025 brings the realisation of 26-year-old Laura Ferreira’s dream of participating in the rally. She will be driving a Renault Clio Rally5. Her co-pilot will be her sister, Inês. We…
Despite promises made, a second firefighting helicopter will not be arriving in the region this year. While inaugurating an AL property in Rua da Til, the President of Madeira stated that a tender for a second helicopter had to be opened. As this was the case, he was unsure…
An earthquake registering 2.4 on the Richter scale was recorded this morning (Tuesday) at 06:30 off the northeast coast of Porto Santo. According to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), the quake had its epicenter located at 34.597° north latitude and 13.114° west longitude, at a depth of…
The PS candidacy for the Funchal City Council states that resolving the current traffic problems in the city centre is one of its top priorities. Among the measures to be implemented is the creation of more car parks on the periphery of the centre, encourage the use of public transport,…
Funchal city centre is being mapped by an operator equipped with a Google Trekker camera, intended to capture images for the Street View service. The high-tech backpack, photographed this Monday in the streets of the downtown area, allows you to capture 360-degree panoramic images, even in places inaccessible to vehicles.…
The Municipality of Machico needed to carry out protective intervention in the Maroços area, and hired a Spanish helicopter and crew to help with the construction of the barrier. Arriving on Saturday, the Spanish helicopter’s presence caused general concern among residents, with many ringing 112 to report its activity in…
Temperatures will increase from Thursday and exceed 40 degrees in some regions of mainland Portugal, especially in the interior, according to forecasts released today by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA). “There is a tendency for the anticyclone, located in the Azores region, to intensify and extend in…
Several tourists expressed discontent this morning with the cleanliness and maintenance of the Cabo Girão Viewpoint, in Câmara de Lobos. According to a guide-interpreter, visitors were displeased as they were not able to fully appreciate the experience, the view over the Atlantic Ocean, and the impressive cliff of Cabo Girão,…
A Spanish helicopter arrived in the municipality of Machico to provide support to an operation conducted by the City Council. The presence of the device generated some curiosity among residents, especially after calls were made to 112 to report its activity. Despite the concern, an official source states that everything…
PPM Madeira (Monarchy Party) has issued a statement opposing the installation of video surveillance cameras on the streets of the city of Funchal, as the party believes this will only create a false sense of citizens ‘ security. In its opinion, surveillance cameras do not prevent crime and only serve…