Telejornal Madeira — 15 August 2026:

• **Nine years after the Monte tragedy: families remember victims** — Families of the 13 victims of the 2017 tree collapse at the Nossa Senhora do Monte festival returned to the site, sharing memories and honoring those lost.
• **Government guarantees PRR targets will be met** — The President of the Regional Government confirmed all Recovery and Resilience Plan projects will be completed, with 800 apartments and 600 new care home places due by October.
• **Cruise ship Ventura boosts Funchal businesses** — The Ventura brought over 4,000 visitors to Madeira, giving a lift to local shops and restaurants in downtown Funchal.
• **Nacional prepare for match against Estoril Praia** — CD Nacional face Estoril Praia in their first home match of the season, with coach João Gião adjusting the lineup due to injuries and new signings.
• **Praia da Ribeira do Natal draws bathers with kayaking** — The beach at Ribeira do Natal in Caniçal is gaining popularity for its kayaking and clear waters, attracting both locals and tourists.
• **Excess mortality in Portugal due to heat** — Portugal recorded 680 more deaths than expected between June and July due to extreme heat, primarily affecting the elderly.
• **GNR records 471 animal abuse crimes in 2024** — The GNR reported 471 cases of animal abuse and abandonment in the first half of 2024, with summer seeing the highest numbers.
• **Grape and Farmer Festival cancelled in Porto da Cruz** — The annual Festa da Uva e do Agricultor in Porto da Cruz was cancelled due to lack of funding and public support.
• **Religious festivals reunite emigrants in Madeira** — Madeiran emigrants returned for religious festivals honouring Nossa Senhora da Graça and other patron saints, celebrating faith and heritage.
• **Lobijogos return to Câmara de Lobos after 24 years** — Câmara de Lobos revived the Lobijogos, a community competition featuring land and sea challenges, after a 24-year hiatus.
• **Machico and Estrela da Calheta draw in Campeonato de Portugal** — Machico and Estrela da Calheta drew 0-0 in their opening Campeonato de Portugal match, with both teams showing room for improvement.
• **World Humanoid Robot Games in China** — The second edition of the World Robot Games in China features 666 teams from 16 countries competing in 51 events, including athletics and emergency rescue simulations.
• **Vereda do Cais do Sardinha in Caniçal attracts tourists** — The Cais do Sardinha trail in Caniçal is one of Madeira's most popular hikes, drawing more tourists than locals with its scenic views.

Watch: RTP Play — Telejornal Madeira, 15 August 2026

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