Telejornal Madeira — 11 June 2026:

• Revision of the Regional Finance Law — President of the Republic António José Seguro advocated revising the Regional Finance Law to better protect the interests of Madeira and the Azores, stressing the need to adapt to a future with fewer EU funds. A working group was approved to begin the revision, with participation from the autonomous regions.
• Autonomy and management of the sea — The President also called for greater autonomy for Madeira in managing marine resources, criticising excessive centralisation in Lisbon and highlighting the potential of regional universities in oceanographic research.
• Decorations and honours — During his visit to Madeira, the President decorated Eduardo Luís Mendes Rodrigues (Teatro Madeirense), the Banda Municipal de Santana, and the Centro da Mãe, recognising their contributions to culture, music, and solidarity in the region.
• Support for Madeiran entrepreneurs — António José Seguro accepted the challenge of including Madeiran entrepreneurs in international trade delegations, following a request from a young Startup Madeira entrepreneur, aiming to promote the internationalisation of local businesses.
• Return of the flag decree — The President sent back to Parliament the decree regulating the flying of flags on public buildings, arguing it is necessary to distinguish humanitarian causes from ideological movements. PSD and Chega intend to reconfirm the decree.
• Opposition to the TVDE occupancy tax — The national association Movimento TVDE criticised a proposed occupancy fee for drivers of platforms like Uber and Bolt, warning it could exclude 50% of micro and small businesses from the market — especially in Madeira, where most operators are small investors.
• Madeira and Azores excluded from EU island strategy — The European Union excluded the autonomous regions from its strategy for islands and coastal regions, which provides support for climate change and energy security. Portugal hopes to correct this exclusion by the end of the year.
• Portugal beats Nigeria in friendly — The Portuguese national team defeated Nigeria 2-1 in their final warm-up before the 2026 World Cup, with goals from Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceição. Manager Roberto Martínez has yet to settle on his starting eleven for the opening match against DR Congo.
• Reinforced security for Cristiano Ronaldo in the US — Security at Portugal's training centre in Palm Beach, Florida, will be stepped up due to Cristiano Ronaldo's presence, with strict measures to protect the squad.
• Alexandre Camacho tests car for Rally da Madeira — The Madeiran driver tested the Škoda Fabia RS from Delta Rally, expressing satisfaction and confidence ahead of the rallies in Ribeira Brava and Calheta, targeting his seventh Rally da Madeira victory.
• Paulo Macedo and Cátia Sousa win in athletics — The athletes won the Circuito de Santo António in Funchal, with Macedo completing the 6.5 km in 24 minutes and Sousa in 26:17, highlighting the course's demanding route.
• Festival Raízes do Atlântico — Parque de Santa Catarina in Funchal hosts a three-day music festival bringing together artists from Macaronesia (Madeira, Canary Islands, and Cape Verde) in the Intra-Ilhas project, promoting the region's cultural diversity.
• Sérgio Carolino concert at the Legislative Assembly — The Portuguese tubist performs on Saturday with the Madeira Classical Orchestra, premiering a work composed 20 years ago and adapted for tuba and orchestra, at the Assembly's Noble Hall.
• Weather forecast for Madeira — Partly cloudy skies, with temperatures between 19°C and 24°C in Funchal and 16°C to 21°C in Porto Santo. Light northerly winds and swells up to 1.5 m on the north coast.

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