Rain begins to fall
Ribeira Brava and Santa Cruz respond

In the latest move anticipating the heavy rain that is forecast JM reports that Ribeira Brava City Council have closed the town’s … Read more
In the latest move anticipating the heavy rain that is forecast JM reports that Ribeira Brava City Council have closed the town’s … Read more
Scheduled for 18:00 pm today, the departure of the ferry from Porto Santo has been brought forward to 12:00 pm. This … Read more
Just heard from Jaime, the blogs resident weather expert, who is not seeing anything to change the recent grim … Read more
The news that makes the headlines in the printed edition of the Diario this morning reports that a new regulation is being prepared by the Câmara Municipal … Read more
JM reports that the regional secretary for Tourism and Culture considered that France made an “extraordinary performance” last night, as part of its performance in … Read more
JM reports that early this afternoon a body of a man, possibly the missing fisherman reported earlier on the blog, was found … Read more
JM reports on the appearance of drinking fountains around Funchal. CMF’s Environment Week, is taking place in Praça do Município and ending next Monday, with … Read more
The Diario reports on the anticpated weather, with Madeira expected to face a “moderate to high risk” as a result … Read more
A photo of three cows lying on a roundabout in Serra de Soajo, in Arcos de Valdevez, has delighted Facebook users.
A photo of the … Read more
Press agency Lusa reports that the number of Portuguese who emigrated to Iceland in 2022 was the second highest of this century, according to data from … Read more
JM reports online that the Regional Civil Protection Service was present at the I Canyoning Summit, an event held from May 15 to 20, … Read more
The main (blue!) photo in the Diario refers to the future of the blue economy – renewable energies that pass through the ocean. … Read more
JM leads with a report that the 3.2% drop between the February and May polls does not affect the current presidential incumbent Miguel Albuquerque’s large … Read more
The Madeira News website, with its automated news feed incorporating Google translate, has picked up a report that the … Read more
The Diario this morning focuses on immigrants, reporting that Venezuelans, Germans and Brazilians lead the foreigners residing in the Region, with citizens of … Read more
JM lead with a report of yet another development in the centre of Funchal. A group led by Tomé Brazão has apparently acquired the area where … Read more
JM reports that the Operational Plan for Combating Rural Fires (POCIR) for the current year, which runs from tomorrow, June 1st, to November 30th, was presented … Read more
The Diario reports online that Largo do Pelourinho, in Funchal, was opened to the public yesterday after the completion of … Read more
Drugs are again making the news in JM today, on a front page that highlights drug addiction. “Money for drugs because food is offered”. Professionals from different … Read more
Press Agency Lusa reports that more than 200 interactions between orcas and boats were recorded in 2022 on the Atlantic coast of Portugal and … Read more
The Madeira News website, with its automated news feed incorporating Google translate, has picked up a report that easyJet cabin crew are today on the … Read more
JM reports that the search for the 25-year-old amateur fisherman who disappeared at sea on the 27th of May, in the Calhau … Read more