The replacement operation for the H35 helicopter was already scheduled before the start of the Operational Plan for Fighting Rural Fires (POCIR). The new helicopter has already arrived in Madeira and will perform the same functions as the previous aircraft, which has been sent to Lisbon for servicing. This replacement…
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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (FMUP) is looking for 150 volunteers for a new clinical trial to evaluate the impact of seaweed intake on reducing cardiovascular risk. “The results of the research may pave the way for new forms of intervention to reduce cardiovascular risk by…
The Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP) has brought charges against 24 defendants (13 men and 9 women working for two companies on the island of Terceira, Azores) for several crimes under Operation Mayday. The suspects have defrauded the State for more than 9.5 million euros through the social mobility allowance –…
The Funchal City Council (CMF), through the Municipal Civil Protection Service, confirms that the Funchal Municipal Civil Protection Emergency Plan (PMEPCF), has been revised and has been in force since the 7th of March 2025. “This document is essential to ensure an organised and effective response in emergency situations, ensuring…
The Union of Office, Commerce, and Services Workers of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (SITAM) will meet urgently with the Regional Directorate of Labour (DRT) to analyse the ongoing redundancies at Pingo Doce and the possibility of new layoffs in the future, which possibly will affect Pingo Doce and other…
The new model for awarding the social mobility allowance for air travel between the Azores and Madeira and between the two regions and the mainland comes into force within 10 days. The decree law that defines the new model was published today in the Official Gazette and enters into force…
Don’t forget that summertime begins this Sunday the 30th of March and the clocks go forward by an hour. It’s also UK Mothering Sunday. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The Regional Authority for Economic Activities (ARAE) warns that a collection campaign is underway throughout the national market for several outdoor LED lamps and fairy lights from the LEDLJUS, SOMMARLÅNKE, STRÅLA, and SVARTRÅ ranges of the IKEA brand. The alert comes after it was detected that the product plug may…
The Walk for Life will take place on the 29th of March, starting at the Sá Carneiro Roundabout, at the beginning of Avenida do Mar, at 15:00. The event, which has been held annually since 2012, defends the dignity of life from conception to natural death, bringing together participants of…
Eduardo Leite, from the University of Madeira, spoke today about the Genesis Project – the construction of lagoons and rainwater infiltration systems in the Ribeira Brava river basin. The official explained that the project, which will run for four years and is currently in its first year of execution, foresees…
According to a report eight people were diagnosed with leprosy in Portugal between 2023 and 2024, after laboratory confirmation by the National Institute of Health Ricardo Jorge (INSA). The data contained in the INSA report on INSA tuberculosis laboratory surveillance, prepared by the infectious diseases department, adds that laboratory tests…
This is just a brief overview of the voting statistics: No of people eligible/registered to vote: 255,380 Number of voters: 142,960 (55.98%) Abstention: 44.02% Voting was distributed as follows: PSD 43.47% 23 Deputies Elected JPP 21.05% …
“Nothing changes and we’ve wasted money’ was the lament from one party leader after the election results show an almost majority victory of the PSD with 62,000 votes, 13,000 more than May last year. The only other ‘winner’ was the Juntos Pelo Povo who saw their popularity rise. Parties such…
Yesterday afternoon passers-by became concerned about two tourists at the Pináculo Viewpoint, one of whom had jumped over the balcony, risking his own life by standing front of the precipice. Luckily, no unfortunate incidents occurred. It should be remembered that this is the second occurrence of tourists standing in dangerous…
Public Security Police officers were requested to remove two passengers from EasyJet flight EZY2878 at Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo, this evening. The flight was preparing to depart to Bristol when cabin crew requested police assistance as they were having problems with two onboard passengers.. The aircraft was scheduled…
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