Man Found Dead on Praia Formosa Beach in Funchal
A man's body was discovered on Praia Formosa beach in Funchal, with authorities investigating the circumstances and not ruling out foul play.
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While Madeira is renowned for its safety, evolving dynamics have led to a rise in crime over the years. Keep informed of the latest developments in Madeira's crime scene with up-to-date news coverage.
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Lisbon Court Finds âStrong Indicationsâ of Corruption in Madeira Case
âWe have never done anything illegalâ. More than two years after the mega operation that continues to cast a shadow over Madeira, the Lisbon Court of Appeal says there are now âstrong indicationsâ of corruption-related crimes in the case.
Citizens Warn of Criminals Posing as Ministry Officials
According to JM-Madeira, residents of Madeira warn on social media about well-dressed scammers currently posing as Ministry officials, asking for personal information.
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.
Supreme Court Returns Passport to Former Major of Funchal
Barely any developments have taken place in the major corruption investigation that shocked Madeira and Portugal in early 2024, but it is now being reported that the Supreme Court has overruled earlier rulings and returned the passports of two defendants.
Madeira Prison Holds 341 Inmates, Including Seven Women
Madeiras prison currently hosts 341 inmates, including seven women. More than 70% of prisoners are from Madeira.
Former HF Employee Sentenced to 5 Years & Repay Damages
The Central Criminal Court of Funchal sentenced a former HF employee to a five-year suspended term for embezzling âŹ98,000 and forging documents.
Machico Murder: Javier Wolff Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
In the Machico murder case, a court sentenced Javier Wolff to 20 years in prison for the murder of his 44-year-old wife, Sofia Gonçalves, a mother of two who was killed by blows to the head while she slept.
Mohammed bin Salman: Kingdom of Fear
Mohamemd Bin Salman is no ordinary prince. Backed by Ronaldo, and welcomed in the White House, he rules a kingdom of fear, relentlessly targeting Christianism, women, and even his own family.
Misinformation: Santa Cruz Counters Lies About Islamic Center
Santa Cruz City Hall has denied claims that an Islamic Cultural Center is being created in the municipality, calling social media reports âcompletely falseâ and warning that lies and unfounded accusations are being used to spread fear and misinformation.
Do Rental Car Companies Vandalize Each Others Cars to Survive?
An entrepreneur accuses rival rental car companies of vandalizing each otherâs fleets in Funchal, with scratched cars and slashed tires. The rapidly growing sector appears to have become a hornetsâ nest, where everyone fights for survival.
