Madeira will possibly go to the polls again starting mid-February, in what is the third regional election in eighteen months, if the motion of censure on the government of Miguel Albuquerque is approved and early elections are called. With discussion and voting scheduled for the 17th of December, if the…
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A driver was detained yesterday by the Public Security Police (PSP) on Rua das Capuchinhas, Funchal, after a police chase that began in the Achada area. The operation began when PSP agents in an unmarked vehicle identified a driver who was endangering the lives of pedestrians and other road users.…
A tourist recently drove the wrong way down Rua 31 de Janeiro. It all happened when a car driver from Rua da Ponte Nova turned left. Although he hesitated for a few seconds and drove along the pavement when he saw vehicles coming towards him, he didn’t stop. Even knowing…
The Musical Advent, an initiative of the Directorate of Artistic Education Services (DSEA), started on the 1st of December and continues until the 24th. From December 1st to the 24th, at 9 am, a video will be published on DRE’s social networks – Facebook (@DREMadeira), Instagram (@dre.madeira), and YouTube (@direcaoregionaldeeducacao7854)…
The situation of a homeless man who sleeps in a bus stop, as recently reported by JM Online and on social networks, has, once again, highlighted the problem of homelessness in the city centre. Many residents are horrified that people are sleeping on park benches and doorways. According to SĂlvia…
At the end of the round of listening to the parties, this Wednesday, Jorge Carvalho has not yet lost hope that the 2025 Regional Budget proposal will be approved. “Our reading is to continue until the day of the vote to work and seek to create a platform of understanding,…
The classified pedestrian route da Levada do Rei (PR 18), in SĂŁo Jorge, is impassable due to a collapse, confirmed the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN). This is one of the seven paid routes. However, PR10 Levada do Furado which was closed and allows walkers to connect from…
“I have long been revealing in public speeches that this same aerodrome (Porto Santo) will have a future squadron of drones with which the Portuguese State will decide to provide to our Armed Forces,” said Ireneu Barreto, at the ceremony of the 15th anniversary of AM3, in Porto Santo. “As…
There is an outbreak of scabies at the Atalaia home, in Caniço, confirmed the Atalaia Living Care Association. “An outbreak of scabies was detected in the long-term care unit” of Atalaia. A situation that is being monitored by the health delegate. Employees were informed of all the care and procedures…
Travel agencies were informed this afternoon that the Porto Santo Line (PSL) will reintroduce, as of February 2025, fees on all ticket changes. Up until now, ticket changes have been free of charge. A five-euro fee will be charged on all tickets changed within 24 hours of the original departure…
This morning, a prosecutor from the Public Prosecutor’s Office, accompanied by the PSP, took documents from the Social Security Institute of Madeira (ISS) relating to a company under investigation. The president of the Social Security Institute of Madeira confirmed this to JM. According to Micaela Freitas, the documents refer to…
Local artisans have until the 15th, the opportunity to participate in FalĂ©sia Market, which takes place at the Leroy Merlin Funchal store, as part of a partnership with FalĂ©sia Atelier. The initiative started last October aiming to create a monthly mini eco-market, promoting the circular economy, and appealing to more…
Today, the Mayor of Porto Santo, Nuno Batista, criticized the regional government for what he considers to be a blatant disregard for Porto Santo’s Christmas lights. “This year, I cannot fail to apologize to all the citizens of Porto Santo, and to all those who visit us this Christmas season,…
Black smoke billowing out from the outpatient area of the Dr. NĂ©lio Mendonça Hospital triggered teams from two fire brigades on Tuesday morning, shortly after 10 am. According to what it was possible to ascertain, the fire is thought to have originated from a pile of pallets that were left…
Every year, the scene repeats itself. The Poinsettas planted in mid-November are stolen bit by bit, night after night in Santa Cruz. This morning, workers were met with empty containers and confided in JM reporters, saying that it “hurts when your hard work, thought and care is so abused, especially,…