Telejornal Madeira — 1 July 2026:

• **National mourning for Venezuela earthquake victims** — The Portuguese government declared a national day of mourning for Sunday in honour of the victims of the earthquakes in Venezuela, which have killed over 2,295 people, including 71 Portuguese and Luso-descendants.
• **Critical situation in Venezuela after earthquakes** — Venezuela faces severe humanitarian issues post-earthquake, including looting, lack of aid, missing persons, and infrastructure collapse, with over 10,500 injured and thousands missing.
• **Madeira's support for Venezuelan immigrants** — The Madeira regional government is prepared to support returning Madeiran immigrants from Venezuela and has increased funding for social institutions to assist with emergency relief.
• **Constitutional review and deeper regional autonomy** — Political parties in Madeira called for a constitutional review and deeper regional autonomy during the commemorative session of the Day of the Region and Madeiran Communities.
• **Adverse conditions at Madeira Airport** — Strong winds caused the cancellation of 30 flights and significant disruptions at Madeira Airport, affecting many passengers trying to leave or return to the island.
• **Monte Palace Tropical Garden open to residents** — The Monte Palace Tropical Garden opened for free to residents on the Day of the Region, attracting thousands to explore its new features, including an orchidarium and art installations.
• **Maritime procession of Saint Peter** — Around 60 boats and nearly 1,000 people participated in the maritime procession of Saint Peter, extending from Câmara de Lobos to Calheta.
• **Marítimo begins pre-season** — Marítimo started pre-season preparations with medical evaluations and announced new signings, including Maxime Domingues, while expressing solidarity with the Venezuelan community.
• **Gian Domenico Basso returns to Madeira Rally** — Italian driver Gian Domenico Basso returns to the Madeira Rally with a Škoda Fabia RS, aiming for the podium after previous victories.
• **Concert celebrating the Day of the Region** — The Classical Orchestra of Madeira performed at Parque de Santa Catarina to celebrate the Day of the Region and Madeiran Communities, featuring local artists and students.
• **Yellow heat alert for Madeira** — The archipelago is under a yellow weather alert due to high temperatures, with highs reaching 27°C in Funchal and 25°C in Porto Santo.
• **Defeat of the labour package in Portugal** — The Communist Party (CDU) celebrated the rejection of the labour package as a historic victory for workers' rights and democracy in Portugal.
• **Personalities honoured on the Day of the Region** — Eleven individuals were awarded autonomous insignia for their contributions to Madeira's development during the Day of the Region ceremony.

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