Telejornal Madeira — 16 August 2026:

• **Bishop of Funchal shocked by destruction in Venezuela** — The Bishop of Funchal expressed shock at the situation in Venezuela after a visit and appealed for continued Portuguese support.
• **Porto Santo dam rehabilitation** — The Regional Government will invest €12 million to rehabilitate the Barragem do Tanque and its supply channels on Porto Santo, co-financed by EU funds.
• **Nacional beats Estoril at home** — CD Nacional won 2–0 against Estoril in their first home game of the season, with goals from defenders Zé Vítor and Léo Santos.
• **Bishop donates image of Nossa Senhora do Monte to Venezuela** — Bishop Nuno Brás donated an image of Nossa Senhora do Monte to a sanctuary in Venezuela during his visit.
• **Ordination of D. José Dionísio as auxiliary bishop of Caracas** — During his Venezuela visit, Bishop Nuno Brás attended the ordination of D. José Dionísio — son of Madeirans — as auxiliary bishop of Caracas.
• **Promenade between Praia Formosa and Câmara de Lobos closed** — The coastal promenade was preventively closed for safety assessments, coordinated with local authorities.
• **Smartwatch project to monitor elderly in Santa Cruz** — A smartwatch initiative was launched in Santa Cruz to monitor isolated elderly residents, detecting falls and vital signs with alerts to authorities.
• **30% drop in internet traffic during solar eclipse** — Portugal saw a 30% internet traffic drop as people paused to watch the solar eclipse.
• **Solar eclipse impact on energy production** — The eclipse caused a 50% reduction in photovoltaic output; hydroelectric power compensated to keep supply stable.
• **Shepherd sculpture unveiled in Santana** — A sculpture honouring shepherds was inaugurated in Ilha, Santana, preserving the memory of this traditional profession.
• **São Jorge festivities with horse procession** — The parish of São Jorge held its annual festivities, featuring a horse procession for the second consecutive year.
• **São Roque and Funchal festivities conclude** — The parish festivals of São Roque and Funchal wrapped up, with traders reporting strong attendance from locals and visitors.
• **Folklore gathering in Santo da Serra** — Over 100 participants from Madeira and the Azores came together for a folklore festival promoting cultural exchange and youth involvement.
• **Santana Municipal Band celebrates 100 years** — The Banda Municipal de Santana marked its centenary with a concert featuring singer Sofia Escobar, drawing hundreds of visitors.
• **Cristiano Ronaldo hints next season could be his last** — Ronaldo suggested the 2026–2027 season may be his final one as a professional, citing plans for life after football.
• **Marítimo U-23 debut against Penafiel** — Marítimo's under-23 team makes its championship debut against Penafiel; coach Marco Leite aims to integrate new players.
• **Portuguese athletes at the European Athletics Championships** — Pedro Pablo Pichardo won silver in the triple jump; Isaac Nader finished last in the 1500m.
• **Lobijogos in Câmara de Lobos** — Teams from the municipality's five parishes competed in water and land challenges, with Quinta Grande taking the win.
• **Weather forecast for Madeira** — Cloudy skies, light showers, and temperatures up to 28°C in some areas.

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