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Concerts in Madeira During The Last Week of November!

Concerts in Madeira During The Last Week of November!

Get a fresh take on Nina Simone, The Beatles and more - Madeira's small but ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—บ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ deserves all our attention ๐Ÿ’ฏ Check out the upcoming concert's and ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—บ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฐ!

Poverty in Madeira - Did We Get It All Wrong?

Poverty in Madeira - Did We Get It All Wrong?

They've done it again! Following the President's claim that poverty in Madeira is "normal", another member of the PSD party explains us why Madeira doesn't actually have a poverty problem: it's drug addicts, overconsumption and working statistics!

Costs For Private Medical Consultations Set To Increase

Costs For Private Medical Consultations Set To Increase

Costs for private medical consultations are set to increase gradually until 2027.

Madeira Uses Fewer Antibiotics Than Other Regions in Portugal

Madeira Uses Fewer Antibiotics Than Other Regions in Portugal

Healthcare providers in Madeira are committed to using antibiotics responsibly, prescribing them only when absolutely necessary to protect patients and avoid resistance.

Closure of Path to Canavieira Beach Upsets Locals

Closure of Path to Canavieira Beach Upsets Locals

Safety concerns closed the private Canavieira Beach path in 2018. Officials now consider reopening it for public access.

New Psychoactive Drugs Make Up 50% of Drug Raids in Madeira

New Psychoactive Drugs Make Up 50% of Drug Raids in Madeira

New psychoactive substances now account for 50% of all drug seizures in Madeira, with seven new drugs detected by the police laboratory.

Man Confesses to Killing His Wife, Claiming Mental Problems

Man Confesses to Killing His Wife, Claiming Mental Problems

The husband accused of murdering his wife in Machico has confessed. He claims mental instability, saying he doesnโ€™t understand why he did it.

Woman, 44, Murdered in Machico, Leaving Behind 2 Children

Woman, 44, Murdered in Machico, Leaving Behind 2 Children

A 44-year-old beautician has been murdered in Machico, leaving her two young children motherless. The primary suspect is her husband who subsequently attempted suicide. The incident could be classified as the first femicide in Madeira this year.

Survey Reveals Growing Concerns About Safety in Madeira

Survey Reveals Growing Concerns About Safety in Madeira

A recent survey by Jornal da Madeira highlights a rising sense of insecurity among residents, a feeling that coincides with an increase in the crime rate.

Aedes aegypti Drives Mosquito Repellent Sales in Madeira

Aedes aegypti Drives Mosquito Repellent Sales in Madeira

It's mosquito season, and this year's warm, wet climate has led to a surge in the use of repellents. While many locals remain unconcerned, authorities emphasize prevention against dengue.

Madeiran Sentenced to 13 Years in Indonesia for Drug Trafficking

Madeiran Sentenced to 13 Years in Indonesia for Drug Trafficking

Rui Viana is sentenced to 13 years in prison. He escapes the death penalty for drug trafficking in Indonesia - but will he be serving time in Portugal?