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Bernardo de Vasconcelos and Isabel Gouveia, prominent researchers from Madeira, participate in the first Portugal Global Nation Forum, highlighting the region’s commitment to international collaboration.
The Madeira Health Service is conducting a vision screening for 194 children in Funchal as part of a new phase of the Children's Visual Health Screening program. This initiative targets children born in 2022, who are not currently receiving eye care at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça.
Funchal's iconic Festa da Flor kicks off tomorrow, marking half a century of autonomy for Madeira. The event, featuring a vibrant flower market, commemorates this significant milestone.
Prime Minister LuĂs Montenegro announced that Madeira will introduce a second aerial firefighting unit this year, enhancing the region's emergency response to wildfires.
On May 1st, workers in Madeira will join protests in Funchal to stand against labor policies and housing costs that are impacting the region. Local movements emphasize the need for action.
A civic movement is challenging the short public consultation period for the Curral das Freiras cable car project, urging greater public involvement in Madeira.
Madeira is set to witness major May Day demonstrations as workers and activists unite to protest against labor reforms and housing issues.
The Mais Santa Cruz coalition is pressing for clarity on the deteriorating state of the Municipal Band headquarters in the Casa da Cultura, Santa Cruz.
The MSC Grandiosa, carrying over 5,700 passengers and crew, docked in Funchal for a nine-hour stop as part of its repositioning cruise from the U.S. to Europe.
The Funchal Municipal Assembly has approved the 2025 financial accounts with conditions, amidst criticisms from opposition parties over financial execution and social response.
Madeira Island mourns the loss of several beloved residents, each leaving behind cherished memories and enduring legacies. The funerals of VirgĂlia SĂŁo Pedro Teixeira, IrmĂŁ Maria JosĂ© de AscensĂŁo de Faria, Carlos Cândido Santos, and SĂłnia MarĂlia Pita Gomes Freitas will be held in the coming days, with family and community members gathering to pay their respects.
The Regional Committee of the Portuguese League Against Cancer is launching the 'White May 2026' campaign in Machico to raise awareness about lung cancer prevention.