Câmara de Lobos Readies Shelters Ahead of Storm Charles
Câmara de Lobos is preparing community centers and a school pavilion as emergency shelters, as IPMA issues red and orange weather warnings for storm Charles.
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Madeira Tests Emergency Alert SMS Ahead of Storm
Madeira's Civil Protection service tests a preventive SMS alert system this afternoon, sent in Portuguese and English, as a red weather warning approaches.
IPMA Rules Out Comparison Between Storm and 2010 Disaster
IPMA's regional delegate says Tuesday night's storm, linked to depression Charles, cannot be compared to Madeira's deadly flood disaster of February 2010.
Madeira Shuts Schools Wednesday Morning After Red Alert
Madeira's government has ordered schools closed until 13:00 on Wednesday after IPMA issued a red warning for heavy rain and wind overnight.
IPMA Puts Madeira's South Coast and Peaks on Red Alert
IPMA has raised rain and wind warnings to red, the highest level, for Madeira's south coast and mountains from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Funchal Admits Faulty Roadworks in Flood-Prone Zones
Funchal's deputy mayor admits past roadworks worsened flooding in three recurring trouble spots and promises structural fixes before new storms hit this week.
Madeira Trail Fees Rise to €7.50 From April 2027
Madeira will raise hiking trail fees for non-residents to €7.50 from April 2027, with busier routes up to €18, and extend new fees to protected diving sites.
Marina do Funchal's New Commercial Area Nears Opening
Marina do Funchal is getting 33 new commercial spaces, including four restaurants and three bars, awarded by public tender and due to open by late November.
What a Russian Win in Ukraine Could Cost Europe
Europe as a whole faces a 70 billion euro gap in Ukraine funding for 2027. Studies warn a Russian victory could cost Germany alone up to 90 billion euros a year.
Madeira to Install Speed Cameras on Via Rápida
Madeira's government will open a tender this year for speed cameras on the Via Rápida, aiming to have them running by 2027.
Funchal Tests 15 Electric Bike Prototypes With Students
Funchal and the University of Madeira will trial 15 electric bike prototypes with student residents, under an EU project backed by 144,000 euros in funding.
