In 2023, 7.2 thousand crimes were recorded by the police authorities in the Region, representing an increase of 5.9% compared to the previous year (6.8 thousand). The data, provided by the Directorate-General for Justice Policy (DGPJ), were released today by the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM). According to…
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A group of Portuguese tourists caused a ruckus this morning in Garajau, Caniço. The incident occurred between 01:45 and 02:00.
PAN - People, Animals, and Nature Party advocate the creation of a metropolitan police force as a way to combat insecurity, which they believe would "give people back the security they need."
The U.S. State Department has highlighted a large volume of complaints regarding the excessive use of force by Portugal's police force in its 2022 annual police report released today.
This year, many of the municipalities have been celebrating carnival with their own carnival procession, and among them was the parish of São Gonçalo.
A 21-year-old man was beaten savagely in the head and left unconscious on Avenida do Mar, Funchal, early yesterday morning.
This weekend has seen a series of violent incidents.
An 45-year-old man was robbed and assaulted on Thursday night, after 11 pm in Rua 31 de Janeiro, Funchal.