Trespassing at Praia Formosa Now Results in Fines of Up to €300
Persistent disregard for safety warnings at Praia Formosa has led officials to activate fines under a long-standing maritime safety law.
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Suffering from Obesity and Diabetes? SNS Now Covers Ozempic
The expensive drug Ozempic is now covered by SNS in Portugal, offering treatment for people with diabetes and obesity, addressing the needs of many in Madeira.
Ponta do Sol Plans to Reopen Lugar de Baixo Marina
Ponta do Sol plans to reopen the Lugar de Baixo marina, turning the failed project into a seaside leisure area by 2027 at the latest.
António José Seguro Leading Presidential Election
António José Seguro (PS) is projected to win the first round of the presidential election and is expected to face André Ventura (Chega) in a second-round contest on 8 February.
Portugals Presidential Election: A First in 40 Years
A first in 40 Years: Portugal is heading towards an extremely fragmented election today, last time seen in 1986.
PS-Madeira Pushes to Abolish Hiking Time Slots for Residents
PS-Madeira has submitted a proposal to amend current rules so that Madeira residents - who account for just 2% of trail users - can access hiking trails without mandatory time-slot booking.
Hospital Beds as Homes: Madeira's Patients with Nowhere to Go
The death of a man who was ready to be discharged but fell from a window once again highlights the serious problems in Madeira’s hospitals: patients who are forced to live in hospital beds, preventing others from receiving the care they need.
Patient Dies After Fall From Third Floor Window at Funchal Hospital
An 82-year-old man died early Tuesday morning after falling from a third-floor window at the Hospital dos Marmeleiros. The patient had been medically discharged but remained in the hospital due to a lack of social care placement.
PSP Alerts Public to Dangers of Online Dating
The Public Security Police (PSP) in Madeira issued a warning on Facebook regarding the dangers of meeting people through social media.
Housing Turning Point? Madeira With Decline in Sales and Value
Real estate sales and transaction values in Madeira are falling, yet limited supply and strong demand keep prices high - what will happen next? Two real estate consultants share their views.
Black Gold, Black Friday: How Venezuelans Returned to Madeira
At the start of the 20th century, Madeirans crossed the ocean in search of a better life in Venezuela. With Black Friday in 1983 that dream started to collapse. What followed was a long journey - from exile to homecoming.
