Despite facing multiple corruption allegations, Madeira’s President Miguel Albuquerque remains in power, shielded by political immunity. The failure to have his name cleared challenges democracy and erodes public trust in judicial institutions.
The government has emphasized yesterday that renting cars with rooftop tents is illegal under existing legislation, yet this practice has been going on for many years and still continues. What did we miss?
The cause of the massive blackout on April 28th has yet to be determined. Although a cyberattack still seems unlikely. Spain's High Court has now initiated a formal investigation.
Funchal installs 44 surveillance cameras across 38 sites to improve public safety. Authorities say the system will aid police response and crime prevention.
Time ran out for a fugitive woman who committed a drug trafficking crime in 1997. She was arrested this week at Madeira Airport upon arrival and now faces a six-year prison sentence.
PSP conducted a large-scale nighttime traffic operation, blocking the via rápida. The focus was on alcohol consumption, leading to 12 arrests and 14 fines. Police stress road safety as Madeira has the second highest traffic-related death toll in Portugal.
Authorities are questioning several government officials in the Ab Initio investigation. The president once again claims that the cases are politically motivated and downplays the most recent developments.
The Lisbon Court of Appeal has reinforced travel restrictions on former Funchal mayor Pedro Calado and businessman Avelino Farinha, citing significant flight risk due to their international ties and financial resources.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office has closed its investigation into Eduardo Jesus, citing insufficient evidence. The case, which triggered political turmoil, is now dismissed, clearing the former Regional Secretary for Tourism of all allegations.
Yes, it can, yet it hasn’t. The courts have the authority to lift the immunity of President Miguel Albuquerque, but despite the president being named a defendant in over half a dozen cases, no action has been taken.
The family man who robbed a Câmara de Lobos bank last January, making off with €215,000, was cleared of multiple hostage charges but sentenced to six years in prison today in Funchal.
