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According to the Public Prosecutor's Office, the case involves a crime of receiving or offering undue advantages, punishable by a prison sentence of one to five years.
The alleged crime reportedly took place while he was serving as Mayor of Santa Cruz during the 2021-2025 term
Filipe Sousa is accused of a crime involving the undue receipt of benefits while serving as Mayor of Santa Cruz between 2021 and 2025.
The Public Prosecution Service has requested that the Assembly of the Republic lift the parliamentary immunity of JPP deputy Filipe Sousa, who is charged with the crime of improper receipt or offer of advantage, a suspicion the Madeiran parliamentarian contests. This document from the Madeira District Court, to which the Lusa agency had access today, is currently under review by the Commission...
The prosecution believes that Filipe Sousa accepted not paying for a car rental, worth 1,618.96 euros, “because of his duties” as mayor. The deputy contests this and claims to have settled the debt.
At issue is an alleged crime of undue receipt or offer of advantage while Filipe Sousa was mayor of Santa Cruz. The deputy denies it and guarantees he paid the invoice in question.
The Public Prosecutor's Office has requested that the Assembly of the Republic lift the parliamentary immunity of JPP MP Filipe Sousa, who has been indicted for the crime of undue receipt or offer of advantage, a suspicion the Madeiran parliamentarian contests.
At issue is an alleged practice by the deputy of Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) while he was mayor of the Santa Cruz City Council during the 2021-2025 term.
The Public Prosecution Office has requested that the Assembly of the Republic lift the parliamentary immunity of JPP deputy Filipe Sousa, who is accused of improperly receiving or offering an advantage. The case concerns an alleged incident during his term as Mayor of Santa Cruz, involving a car rental for which he supposedly avoided payment due to his position. Sousa contests the allegations, claiming his mandate was suspended at the time and that the invoice was eventually issued and paid in full. Rui Rocha, the rapporteur for the Parliamentary Committee on Transparency, argues that the committee's role is not to judge the merits of the case, but to confirm the procedural requirements for lifting immunity so that the investigation can proceed.
Rafael Silva won the bronze medal in the junior 1,000-metre sprint at the World Skate Games, held in Asuncion, Paraguay. The Portuguese skater finished the final in 1 minute 25.800 seconds, securing third place. Victory went to Italian Giorgio Ghisio Erba, with 1:24.815, while Taiwanese skater Wei-Ning Chuang took silver in 1:24.939. The Madeiran, who represents Sporting Club Santacruzense, has returned to the podium in a major international competition. Rafael Silva had previously won three medals at this year's European Championships: silver in the one-lap sprint on the road, and bronze in the 200-metre dual time trial and 1,000-metre sprint on the track. Afonso Silva, the other Portuguese athlete competing in the junior 1,000-metre sprint final, finished in seventh place. With Rafael's bronze, Portugal now has two medals in speed skating at this edition of the World Skate Games. Miguel Bravo had finished third in the 10,000-metre elimination race. The World Skate Games in Asuncion bring together world championships for several skating disciplines. The competition runs until October 18.
Scientific divers from the Madeira Ocean expedition were identifying species inside and outside the Garajau nature reserve today, and the conclusion is clear: there is greater biodiversity in the protected area.
The detainees are aged between 38 and 53 and were transporting kilograms of drugs.
The official highlighted the need to ensure funding in the next State Budget to compensate the cohesion fund, as was done this year.
The road junction project in Caniço is set to finish in October after undergoing a unique construction process never before seen in Portugal.
In Caniço, Madeira, the house and garden where Lourdes Castro lived and created her shadow art have reached the real estate market. Speaking to RTP, the heir justifies the sale citing an alleged lack of interest from the State regarding the property. The Ministry of Culture stated it has “no further comments to make on the subject at this time.”
Sold by Sotheby's Realty, the 12,300 m² estate features five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The “refuge with a view of the sea and the Desertas islands” was considered “a space of belonging”.
An IMT study indicates a cost of 200 million euros for the regular maritime connection. The President of the Government of Madeira says the decision rests with the Republic.
The IFCN initiative hopes to “bring the population closer to the region's natural heritage,” help them understand its role in ecosystem balance, and dispel some of the myths associated with this animal.
The accident occurred on the Via Rápida, in the direction of Santa Cruz to Funchal.
The fire broke out at 13:23 in a scrubland area in the parish of Caniço, in Santa Cruz, Madeira, and was brought under control by 15:15. It mobilised 36 personnel and one aerial asset.
The fire broke out this Friday and mobilised at least 36 personnel, nine vehicles, and one aerial asset.
The Court of Auditors' report indicates that a Madeiran government official authorised public expenditure for a prior consultation regarding the construction work, despite not having the “legal competence to do so”.
An audit by the Court of Auditors (TdC) into the expansion project of the Cancela heliport, intended for parking the aerial assets of Madeira's Civil Protection, concluded that there were formal irregularities in the process. The report from the Madeira Regional Section of the TdC, released this Monday, points out that the Regional Civil Protection Service developed a procedure of...
The suspects, employees of the Santa Cruz city council, used their actions to benefit two candidates in public tenders.
Accused of abuse of power, forgery, and computer fraud, the three workers have been prohibited from contacting each other and from communicating with political officeholders in the municipality.
Madeira International Airport remains affected this Wednesday due to strong winds, with 30 flights cancelled, including both arrivals and departures. According to information provided on the official ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal website, consulted by the Lusa agency at 16:00, 15 arrivals and 15 departures were cancelled, with several delays also being recorded. ANA warns...
Eight arrivals were cancelled along with multiple flights. Only 12 planes managed to land at Cristiano Ronaldo Airport, on the second consecutive day that strong winds have affected operations.
Home News Strong winds continue to affect operations at Madeira Airport Strong winds continue to affect operations at Madeira Airport Strong winds are affecting operations at Madeira International Airport \- Cristiano Ronaldo for the second consecutive day on 9 June, with reports of eight arrival
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A lifeguard jumped into the water and managed to rescue him to a safe location using a lifebuoy.
