Paulo CafĂ´fo assured today, that housing is the main priority for the PS-Madeira, and defended that the millions of euros, referring to the illegal support that was granted to companies in the Free Trade Zone, which the Tax Authority has been recovering, be channelled into the construction and rehabilitation of…
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Controversy surrounds the new air mobility subsidy ruling. Now, only citizens residing in Madeira from the European Union, Schengen area, and Brazil are entitled to request a refund. This decision has already caused various inconveniences to sports clubs, students, and children of excluded residents residing in the Region. CTT is…
In September 2024, 220 deaths were recorded in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, slightly lower than in September 2023 (1 less death; -0.5%). From January to September, there were 1,950 deaths, 160 less than in the same period of the previous year (-7.6%), states the Regional Directorate of Statistics of…
As of midnight tomorrow (17th of November) the price of fuel will increase. Starting Monday, 95-octane petrol will increase by 0.9 cents, from 1.522 to 1.531 euros, while diesel will increase by 2.2 cents, to 1.289 euros. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The ADN – National Democratic Alternative party claims to have received reports of rat and cockroach infestations in support structures for people with disabilities under the tutelage of the Social Security Institute of Madeira, a situation that “has been worrying the families of care centre users.” “The CACI – (Training…
300 days after the investigation that shook Madeira, as part of the mega-operation of the Judiciary Police that involved several searches and in which the President of the Regional Government is the main defendant, Expresso reveals that Miguel Albuquerque has not yet been heard by the Public Prosecutor’s Office. According…
Israeli developer Yard Properties is preparing to invest seven million euros in Funchal through the creation of a second property project. According to Jornal EconĂłmico, ‘Ferreiros Residences’ is Yard Properties’ latest bet, with 14 one and two-bedroom apartments, construction areas between 70.90m² and 85.90 m² for T1 and 118.30m² and…
The ERC (Media Regulatory Authority) has upheld a complaint against TVI/CNN news that reported that a diamond worth 50 thousand euros was found in Pedro Calado’s office, in the Funchal City Council, as part of the judicial searches carried out earlier this year. The piece in question relates to the…
Some users of Canavieira beach, in Caniço, assure that they are unhappy with the closure of the access path. According to them, this path, “which has always been public,” was closed by a private individual, which is why, they are considering creating a public petition. “How is it possible to…
Heavy rain and wind, which could range from 70 to 90 kilometers per hour, are forecast for the next few days in the Madeira region. The rain is expected to begin at the end of Wednesday and intensify during the early hours of Thursday morning. According to the director of…
The President of the Regional Government has said that “the motion of censure” issued by Chega to the executive “makes no sense at all”, but added that “if you want to play parties, play ahead”, because first you need to approve the regional budget. “Let the budget pass, because it…
The Funchal City Council (CMF) has confirmed that it has received prior approval from the Court of Auditors (TdC) to the contract for the acquisition and installation of the new Video Surveillance System for the city of Funchal. The project aims to strengthen public security in places identified by the…
World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated on the 14th of November. A date established by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) with the support of the World Health Organisation (WHO), in response to growing concerns about the economic and health threat posed by diabetes, being recognized by the United Nations through…
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…
The body of a person was spotted floating in the sea off the north coast of Madeira, near Ponta de SĂŁo 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…