Between 8:00 AM yesterday and 9:00 PM today, November 8, the Regional Civil Protection Service recorded 210 incidents related to adverse weather conditions.
70 fallen trees
40 road clearance operations … Read more
The Institute for Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has clarified—in response to images released by deputy Miguel Castro—that the team of Nature Rangers stationed on the Desertas Islands “is safe, … Read more
Data from ANA Aeroportos shows 26 arrivals and 27 departures cancelled since midnight
Storm Bruna continues to disrupt operations at Madeira International Airport. According to data provided by ANA Aeroportos, … Read more
With virtually all outdoor events cancelled—as well as most indoor ones, with the exception of this afternoon’s PianoFest at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre—the schedule for today, Sunday, November 8, … Read more
Sunday with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and winds of up to 110 km/h in Madeira
On Sunday, November 8, Madeira is expected to see periods of very cloudy skies, occasional heavy … Read more
The Madeira archipelago is currently under an orange alert for rain and wind, and a yellow alert for rough sea conditions.
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) forecasts … Read more
The access road to Eira do Serrado (ER107-1) is closed to traffic following the fall of trees caused by adverse weather conditions, according to a source from the Civil Protection … Read more
Adverse weather conditions associated with the depression “Bruna” have led to the cancellation of two scheduled cruise ship calls at the Port of Funchal over the coming days. The Queen … Read more
A 30-year-old British national was found dead this morning at a house located on Estrada da Ponta da Oliveira, in Caniço de Baixo.
The Santa Cruz Fire Department was alerted … Read more
As of midnight next Monday, November 9, the following fuel prices will be in effect in Madeira:
Super unleaded gasoline (95 octane): €1.93.
Road diesel: €2.14.
This is the result … Read more
Christmas is on its way, and LuxStar—the company responsible for installing festive lights—is already hard at work on the city streets, climbing trees even as dusk falls to ensure everything … Read more
A collapse occurred today near the Cachoeira dos Anjos (Angels’ Waterfall) in Ponta do Sol, prompting the area to be marked off with warning signs.
The situation was confirmed to … Read more
The rescue operation was coordinated by the Navy and involved an Air Force Merlin helicopter, stationed at the No. 3 airfield in Porto Santo. A 50-year-old man was transported to … Read more
The new SIGA route, number 560—which will provide a connection between Funchal and the Cristo Rei area in Caniço—begins service next Monday, enhancing accessibility and public transport options in a … Read more
Pet owners in Portugal could soon face stricter rules on keeping animals permanently chained or confined to balconies, following the approval of new animal welfare legislation by Parliament.
The measures, … Read more
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) forecasts periods of rain or showers—at times heavy and occasionally accompanied by thunderstorms—for this Friday in the Madeira archipelago, including Funchal.
Winds … Read more
Stand puts country in delicate position with U.K. which recognises Falklands as self-governing British Overseas Territory
Ibero-American foreign ministers meeting in Madrid have unanimously approved a special communiqué backing Argentina’s … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international duty with Portugal; the 41-year-old earned 243 caps, scoring 146 goals; he won Euro 2016 and two Nations League titles for his country; it … Read more
Forecast of bad weather for the weekend leads to another change in the date.
The traditional Chestnut Parade in Curral das Freiras has been rescheduled for the 14th at 12:00 … Read more
The National Maritime Authority (AMN) has issued a statement warning of the dangers associated with rough sea conditions at this time of year, urging the public to avoid risky behavior … Read more
The voyages of the Lobo Marinho—the vessel that provides regular maritime service between the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo—scheduled for Saturday and Sunday have been cancelled due to … Read more
Work on the distribution network is scheduled for tomorrow, November 5, starting at 9:30 AM.
Water supply will be interrupted this Thursday, November 5, on Estrada Monumental and Travessa da … Read more
The Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters collected several seabirds during the night and early hours of this Wednesday. The Cory’s shearwaters were found in the areas of Avenida do Mar and Almirante … Read more
The situation is being monitored by health authorities, who have already implemented prevention and control measures to limit the risk of disease transmission.
Four cases of tuberculosis were identified today … Read more
