Telejornal Madeira — 13 July 2026:

• **New rental law approved in Council of Ministers** — Eliminates automatic 3-year contract renewals and simplifies evictions for non-payment. The Madeira Landlords Association criticizes rent freezes.
• **TVDE license suspension may go to the European Court** — The National TVDE Movement Association may appeal to the European Court if Madeira's suspension of new ride-hailing licenses isn't lifted, citing violations of the right to work and economic freedom.
• **Childcare support staff strike** — Creche and preschool support staff in Madeira will strike on 20–21 July, demanding better wages and working conditions amid exhaustion and overcrowded classrooms.
• **Earthquakes in Venezuela affect the Portuguese and Madeiran community** — At least 114 Portuguese and Lusophone descendants killed, 54 missing; the Madeira community in Lagoa Ira was devastated, requiring urgent humanitarian aid.
• **Defense Council meeting with regional governments** — The President of Portugal held a Defense Council meeting with the Madeira and Azores governments, discussing defence spending and pending issues between the regions and central government.
• **Support for cider with Protected Geographical Indication** — Madeira's regional government will pay producers €1 per litre of cider registered under PGI, supporting around 50 farmers.
• **JPP questions serious issues at Hospital Nélio Mendonça** — The JPP party will summon regional health and inclusion secretaries over the lack of solutions for clinically discharged patients, criticizing plans to transfer them to unsuitable facilities.
• **PSD pressures Republic Government for more PSP officers** — Madeira's PSD deputies demand more police officers, highlighting poor conditions at Porto Santo's police station and the need for a new station in Machico.
• **Geoblocking and POSEI Transportes debate** — MEPs from Madeira and the Azores advocate for POSEI Transportes to reduce shipping costs and address geoblocking that prevents online purchases from reaching island residents.
• **PS accuses Regional Government of inaction on rising cost of living** — The Socialist Party criticizes Madeira's government for not addressing rising living costs and proposes using VAT revenue to lower public service prices such as public transport.
• **Regional Government boosts Mais Energia programme with €2 million** — The additional funding aims to boost private renewable energy installations and reduce fossil fuel dependence, with the goal of clearing all pending applications by summer.
• **Rock cleanup at Praia Formosa after collapse** — Authorities are removing rocks that fell onto Praia Formosa; the landowner's company is clearing the area to restore road access after a temporary machinery breakdown.
• **Rampa do Nacional gathers 35 teams for AMAC trophy** — The hill climb, a prelude to the Madeira Rally, features 35 teams including top regional championship contenders, with route adjustments for safety.
• **University of Madeira honours researchers with scientific excellence awards** — Rosa Perestrelo (Chemistry) and Fábio Mendonça (Exact Sciences and Engineering) were recognised for contributions to food safety, oncology, and AI.
• **Regional Government confirms second aerial firefighting asset** — A second firefighting helicopter is arriving imminently; the protocol is signed and operational details will be confirmed soon.
• **Gonçalo Maia Camelo sole candidate for Iniciativa Liberal leadership in Madeira** — He aims to expand the party's influence beyond Funchal and criticizes the PSD over ongoing judicial investigations.

📺 Watch: Telejornal Madeira — 13 July 2026 (RTP Play)

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