The voluntary services ‘Fair of Wills’ started today on Avenida da Arriaga and Praça da Restauração, Funchal, and will run until Saturday, the 16th of November. Now in its 21st year, the initiative is part of the celebrations of International Volunteer Day and is made up of different charitable entities…
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The body of a person was spotted floating in the sea off the north coast of Madeira, near Ponta de São Lourenço, early this afternoon. According to the captain of the port of Funchal, the maritime authority was alerted, at 13:04 to what appeared to be a body floating near…
Madeira is facing an outbreak of impetigo, a contagious skin infection. According to RTP-Madeira, there are 11 suspected cases so far, of which seven have been confirmed by the Regional Health Service. RTP-Madeira also adds that the Francisco Franco Secondary School has the highest number of incidences. Samantha Gannon info…
The Funchal City Council (CMF) has presented a new Cory’s Shearwater in Macaronesia conservation project, in a ceremony that took place at the Reception and Interpretation Centre of the Funchal Ecological Park. The ceremony was attended by the Councilor for the Environment, Nádia Coelho, as part of the Kick-off meeting…
Kettle baths with hot water, yes. Cold water baths were not given, guarantees Micaela Freitas, President of the board of directors of the Social Security Institute of Madeira, who called for a hearing at the Social Inclusion and Youth Commission, regarding the complaints about the way the Atalaia Living Care…
A Judicial Police (PJ) expert who was heard at the Permanent Civil Protection Commission today says the PJ is ready to proceed with a wastewater study. Cláudia Perestrelo, from the PSD, was the first deputy to want clarification. Maria João Caldeira, in response to the recent amendment of the Drug…
In the statement after the PSD-M regional political commission, Miguel Albuquerque told journalists that he expects common sense from the opposition in the motion of censure filed by Chega. “We call on the parties to assume a sense of responsibility,” he said, explaining that the PSD “will not hand over…
Engenhos do Norte, from Porto da Cruz, has launched two new rums in the regional and national markets. This is an expansion of their White brand, with a new range called Tropical. One of the great novelties is the use of bottles made with 100% recycled glass, a sustainable choice…
The Lisbon Court of Appeal confirmed and increased to six years the effective prison sentence imposed on Madeiran singer Rúben Aguiar, convicted of attempted qualified homicide after fleeing after hitting someone with his car. The ruling, quoted by Correio da Manhã, states that “we have no doubt that the defendant wanted…
On Saturday morning, the PSP auction took place at the Regional Command of the Public Security Police in Funchal. The auction, which sold off lost items, found mainly at the airport and other places, including shopping centres. Hundreds of objects including pocket knives, corkscrews, and children’s and adult toys were…
The Volunteer Firefighters of Câmara de Lobos (BVCL), were called this afternoon to Poço dos Chefes, in Curral das Freiras, following an alert, reporting a corpse had been sighted at the bottom of the pool. At that time they were unable to assess the person’s gender. Two teams of firefighters…
On Sunday, the 10th of November at 10:45, Holy Trinity Church, Funchal will be holding its annual Remembrance Day Service. The service is open to anyone who would like to remember those who have fallen or been wounded while serving their country. Please note, it is advisable to arrive approximately…
The General Court of the European Union (CJEU) has rejected appeals by four companies involved in illegal state aid in the Madeira Free Trade Zone (ZFM), determined by Brussels, supporting the European Commission in its decision of its incompatibility with EU rules. According to a statement from the court, this…
Covid-19 tests in Madeira cost more than 15 million euros, but the contract programmed for the execution disrespected the principles of competition and transparency, concluded an audit by the Court of Auditors released today. In a statement, the Court of Auditors (TdC) states that the contract for the execution of…
Miguel Castro (CHEGA -CH) held a press conference this afternoon where he announced a ‘motion of censure against the Regional Government of Miguel Albuquerque.’ The motion of censure, as soon as it is delivered to the president of the Assembly, will have to be discussed and voted on, within a…