Eduardo Marcelino, the man who fatally stabbed Francisco Artur in the early hours of the 4th of February last year, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for murder. He has also been ordered to pay €177,000 to the victim’s family. The decision, made by a jury court comprising three…
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Livre (Free Party) reiterates its position against the Regional Government’s intention to privatise pedestrian routes and calls on the local population to intervene in this matter and sign a petition to prevent Madeira’s walking routes from being commercialised. In a statement, Marta Sofia points out that this is “an attack…
Today, SĂŁo Vicente celebrated with the closing ceremony of the academic year of the local Senior University, held in the ‘Calamar’ space. The event was attended by the Regional Secretary for Inclusion, Labour and Youth, Paula Margarido, who underlined the importance of third-age universities for continuing education and promoting social…
At the end of 2023, the Autonomous Region of Madeira had 12,202 farms and a Used Agricultural Area (UAA) of 4,702.9 hectares, of which 1 hectare corresponds to 100 ares or 10,000 m². These are the main conclusions of the Survey on the Structure of Agricultural Holdings 2023 (IEEA 2023),…
A Portuguese national, born in Madeira, is reportedly missing in the United Kingdom. Sussex Police have announced that they are searching for a 39-year-old man identified as “Miguel.” “Miguel was last seen in the Hampden Park area on Monday night,” reads a social network post issued by the Sussex County…
The first day of the official bathing season didn’t start too well for those choosing to swim at Praia Formosa. Beyond the main access, the areas to the far west were red-flagged due to spring tides. The same happened on the neighbouring beach, at Doca do Cavacas, where A yellow…
A woman was rescued at around midnight near the Pinnacle viewpoint, after leaving her 6-year-old child inside her car as she headed to what is becoming a ‘suicide point.’ The plea for help was provided by an unexpected means, as the child, realising that something was wrong, waved to a…
Madeira’s President, Miguel Albuquerque, insists that the controversy involving the Secretary of Tourism and Culture, Eduardo Jesus, is “closed,” stating that an apology has been made to the ALRAM President, who represents all deputies. While talking to reporters, the President asked them not to be alarmists and discuss the incident…
CafĂ© do Parque by Loft, the emblematic cafĂ© in Largo da Fonte, will reopen on the 26th of June at 17:00. In an open invitation, sent by Monte Palace Madeira, the historical value of the space is highlighted, and is described as “a century-old establishment, with its own identity and…
Hugo Aveiro, Cristiano Ronaldo’s brother, reached a confidential agreement with the company Pegaso, ending the legal process that was taking place in Turin, Italy, and thus avoiding being tried for selling counterfeit Juventus shirts. The case dates back to December 2020, when the Turin Public Prosecutor’s Office opened an investigation…
The ‘multiplier effect’ of the work on the Ponta do Pargo Golf Course was one of the aspects that Miguel Albuquerque highlighted in his speech at the ceremony of the Day of the Municipality of Calheta. The President of the Regional Government provided assurances that by the end of the…
A man in an intoxicated state climbed the tower of the cable car next to the PSP command in Funchal. It all happened late Tuesday afternoon, and luckily, after ‘negotiations’ with the PSP, he ended up climbing down and was later transported to hospital by the Red Cross. As far…
The resident population in the Autonomous Region of Madeira is once again approaching 260 thousand, reaching its highest value since 2014, reveals the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM). Their report is based on data provided by the National Statistics Institute (INE), analysed on the 31st of December 2024.…
A former banker, accused of embezzling 236,000 euros from BCP ATM machines located at the Anadia Shopping Centre, was sentenced this afternoon by the Court of Funchal to a five-year suspended sentence. However, said the judge, you will have to attend a gambling addiction prevention programme and repay the money…
Politican Accused of Sexism
THE FREE Madeira repudiates “with total vehemence the statements made by the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture, Eduardo Jesus, when referring to the deputy SĂlvia Sousa Silva of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira as a ‘girl’ According to the party, “this type of language is unacceptable in any…