The seismographs of the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) recently recorded two earthquakes.  The first ‘quake’ occurred at 19:34 yesterday, off the south coast of Funchal. Registering 1.7 on the Richter scale, it had a depth of 3 km. At 01:22 this morning (16th of June), a second…
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A group of four young males is allegedly spreading terror among immigrants working in Madeira. Several cases of aggression have already been reported, but so far, the PSP has not yet been able to identify any of the suspects. This Saturday, a video was released on social media showing two…
“There are still localities in Funchal without access to basic sanitation.” This is the finding of the CDU (United Democratic Coalition) visit to the parish of Santo AntĂłnio today. On the occasion, Ricardo Lume considered that “it is unacceptable that in the 21st century, there are several locations in the…
The 53-year-old Czech tourist (not about 40 years old as initially reported) who fell and died this morning after falling 50 metres from the Juncal Viewpoint, in Pico do Areeiro, was not on a recommended pedestrian route. The viewpoint and the access route, which starts at the entrance of Radar…
The Public Security Police (PSP) has launched information on the mandatory insurance for scooters and other personal mobility vehicles, which comes into force on Friday, the 20th of June. According to a press release from the PSP, through the Regional Command, all users of electric scooters and other motorised personal…
Madeira Tourism has improved the way information on the status of the Institute of Forests and Conservation (IFCN), Classified Walking Routes, is presented on its official website, making it more accessible and relevant. This update allows tourists, guides, operators, and tourist entertainment companies will now have access to fast, reliable,…
Élvio Sousa, considering the Regional Budget for 2025 “spending”, said that he will present approximately 30 proposals for amendments to the document prepared by the PSD/CDS. At the end of the usual meeting between the leading bodies of the JPP, militants and sympathisers to analyse the proposal, a meeting that,…
The ADN Political Party – National Democratic Alternative has responded to a news article published in Correio da ManhĂŁ, which reports “a private warehouse in Poro Santo that the GNR cannot supervise.” They then identified the facility as belonging to the Porto Santo Line, which had complained that GNR inspections…
The National Republican Guard (GNR) recovered two vehicles in Madeira; one goods vehicle and a passenger car, both of which had been stolen in Spain last year. In a statement, the GNR’s Madeira Territorial Command indicates that the recovery of the vehicles took place on Thursday, the 5th of June,…
Conforama, the home decor retail chain with stores in Portugal and Spain, recorded “a growth of more than 87% in their garden category” during the first months of 2025. In a statement, the company, which has a store in Viveiros, Funchal, highlighted that “in Portugal, between January and May, the…
The Public Security Police once again warns of telephone scams involving individuals pretending to be employees of the Madeira Electricity Company (EEM). According to the PSP, in a statement, five people were scammed last month. Those affected live in the municipalities of Porto Moniz, Calheta, and Santa Cruz. To carry…
“At a time when concerns are growing about illegal car racing and dangerous driving on Madeira’s roads, a group of automotive enthusiasts is preparing to present a concrete and responsible alternative.” More specifically, on the 14th of June, Praia Formosa will host an event that brings together approximately 300 vehicles…
The Portuguese Association of People with Special Needs – Associação Sem Limites has confirmed that the Social Security Institute has approved the automatic granting of disability pensions. “Therefore, when the Disability Verification System certifies a disability equal to or greater than 60%, it is possible for those affected to contact…
The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture, Eduardo Jesus, was present at the traditional open-air shearing that took place in Ribeira dos Boieiros, in the Forest Perimeter of the Serras do Poiso. The visit, which was attended by the President of the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN),…
A 40-year-old South Asian man was injured in the arm during a knife attack after an attempted robbery that took place late Monday afternoon in downtown Funchal. The man was assisted by a team of Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters and sent to the Dr. NĂ©lio Mendonça Hospital. The Public Security Police…