Telejornal Madeira — 16 June 2026:

• ISAL closure suspended — The Funchal Administrative Court granted a precautionary injunction filed by the Higher Institute of Administration and Languages (ISAL), suspending the compulsory closure ordered by the Ministry of Education while the case remains under judicial review.

• Mobility reimbursement platform issues — The mobility subsidy platform only reimburses trips up to €400, despite the new law having eliminated that cap. Meanwhile, the Regional Government temporarily suspended the Estudante Insular programme, leaving students without access to the €59-per-trip benefit.

• Water losses in Funchal — Funchal municipality will invest €14 million by 2028 to reduce drinking-water losses, which currently reach 58% of total water purchased — equivalent to 14 million cubic metres annually.

• Madeira's constitutional revision — Alberto João Jardim argued the proposed constitutional revision for Madeira needs consensus across all parties to succeed, emphasising the need for greater decentralisation and tax reform.

• Interview with the Representative of the Republic — Paulo Barreto gave his first interview since taking office, clarifying his constitutional role, retaining the previous team, and describing a discreet, technical approach to the position — with no plans to abolish it.

• President of the Republic's visit to Madeira — António José Seguro's visit was seen by the PSD as a commitment to the autonomous regions, while the opposition criticised the suspension of the Estudante Insular programme and the lack of concrete action on insular mobility.

• Drowning deaths in Madeira — Madeira was the country's second-worst region for drowning deaths in Q1 2024, with four victims. The Portuguese Lifesaving Federation called for stronger prevention and water-safety education.

• Crime in Caniçal — A 55-year-old man was attacked with an axe by his nephew, who was charged with attempted aggravated murder and placed in preventive custody with psychiatric hospitalisation.

• National Portuguese exams — Around 2,200 students in Madeira sat the national Portuguese exam, with a 94% participation rate. Students considered the exam accessible, covering works such as Memorial do Convento and O Ano da Morte de Ricardo Reis.

• Renewable energy target — Madeira may reach its 55% renewable energy target before 2030, with production already hitting that level in Q1 2024 thanks to recent investments.

• Sign language teaching platform — The Madeira Youth Council presented a free platform developed by the Associação de Jovens Conectados to promote Portuguese sign language education, with users across the country.

• Portugal national football team — Portugal held their final training session before their 2026 World Cup debut, with Rúben Dias doing individual work and doubtful for the match against DR Congo, while Cristiano Ronaldo and the squad prepare for the tournament.

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