The Regional Government of Madeira is conducting a beach nourishment and port dredging project on the island of Porto Santo to combat coastal erosion. The work began on 18 October, with phases continuing through November, including specific nourishment activities in the Fontinha area from 10 November to 12 November.
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Read today’s briefingThe National Firefighters Census (RNBP) database was breached by hackers who copied personal data of approximately 60,000 registered firefighters. Compromised information includes full names, Citizen Card and tax numbers, social security details, health user numbers, driver's licenses, addresses, and blood types. The system is suspended while security is strengthened, and officials warn that victims may be targeted by phishing, smishing, or vishing scams.
The government has confirmed it will comply with the Constitutional Court's ruling on the Caixa Geral de Aposentações, but has not yet explained how the re-enrolment process for affected public servants will work.
The consumer protection association DECO is filing one complaint per day with the Directorate-General for Consumer Affairs, ASAE, and ERS over hidden advertising on social media, under its '30 days, 30 complaints' campaign. The campaign targets undeclared paid partnerships, particularly the promotion of health-related products such as dietary supplements, food, and injectable treatments like Botox.