Telejornal Madeira — 1 August 2026:

• **Miguel Nunes wins the Madeira Rally** — Miguel Nunes won the Madeira Rally for the second time after five years, finishing ahead of João Silva and Hermínio Araújo. The event was marked by competitive racing and some controversies.
• **40% of children in Madeira overweight or obese** — A study revealed that 40% of children aged 5 to 14 in Madeira have overweight or obesity issues, with experts recommending early intervention in diet and physical activity.
• **Madeira teachers call for school start delay to include 3rd cycle** — The Madeira Teachers' Union supports the delay of the school year start for secondary education but argues it should also apply to the third cycle, to give teachers more recovery time after exams.
• **Cruise ships exempt from counting emissions on ultra-peripheral routes** — The EU exempted cruise ships operating between Madeira and other outermost regions from counting emissions, reducing costs for companies and maintaining port competitiveness.
• **New mortgage lending rules in Portugal** — The Bank of Portugal introduced stricter rules for home loans, including a lower debt-to-income ratio and shorter repayment periods, making it harder for families to secure mortgages.
• **Architects' Association proposes public-sector career path for architects** — The Madeira chapter of the Architects' Association submitted a proposal to create a career path for public sector architects, aiming to improve legal protections and working conditions.
• **Venezuela government–opposition negotiations begin this weekend** — U.S.-backed negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and opposition aim to promote democracy and set procedures for a new presidential election.
• **Busy period at Madeira Airport in early August** — August marks a peak period at Madeira Airport, with many emigrants returning for holidays and tourists departing after vacations on the island.
• **Marítimo and Nacional gear up for the new season with reinforcements** — Both Marítimo and Nacional are finalizing their squads for the upcoming season. Marítimo is still seeking a goalkeeper and midfielders, while Nacional remains open to further signings.
• **Terras do Avô sparkling wine wins prestigious international medal** — The Terras do Avô sparkling wine from Madeira won the top award at the Brut Experience competition in Lisbon, achieving a record score of 97 out of 100.
• **Quinta Caldeira promotes language development programme for children** — A farm in Madeira offers a programme using animal interactions to help children with communication difficulties, such as autism and speech disorders, develop language skills.
• **Grief counsellors support families in Madeira** — Two grief counsellors in Madeira, who have personally experienced loss, provide support to individuals — particularly mothers who have lost children — helping them cope with bereavement.
• **Weather forecast for the Madeira archipelago** — Sunny conditions in the south, some clouds in the north, warm temperatures, weak winds and calm seas.

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