Telejornal Madeira — 18 August 2026:

• **São Martinho — most expensive parish for housing** — São Martinho is the most expensive parish in Madeira for housing, with average prices exceeding €4,000/m², according to Idealista and INE data.

• **Recovery and Resilience Plan meets targets** — Madeira will meet all PRR targets by the end of August; some delayed projects were withdrawn and funds redirected to other investments.

• **Ponta do Pargo golf course operational in 2027** — The Ponta do Pargo golf course is expected to be operational by mid-2027, with construction underway and a tender out for its operation and associated real estate projects.

• **Festa da Uva e do Agricultor in Porto da Cruz cancelled** — The Grape and Farmer Festival was cancelled due to lack of funding, disappointing residents who see it as a key community event.

• **Forest surveillance strengthened in Madeira** — Four active surveillance towers and increased monitoring during high-risk periods have contributed to a record low in wildfire-affected areas this year.

• **Civil Protection reinforces wildfire response** — More resources deployed for early intervention, and plans to add a second emergency helicopter.

• **President promulgates "Burqa Law"** — The President of Portugal signed the so-called Burqa Law, stressing social integration, gender non-discrimination, and security based on European Court of Human Rights rulings.

• **Venezuela earthquake toll exceeds 6,400 dead** — Over 6,400 deaths confirmed, including 138 Portuguese and Luso-descendants; the World Bank estimates $19.6 billion in material damage.

• **National exam reappraisal results delayed** — Second-phase reappraisal results pushed to 14 September to give teachers more rest, raising concerns about fairness in university admissions.

• **Quinta da Moscadinha cider wins world's best** — A fortified cider from Quinta da Moscadinha in Madeira won gold as the world's best in its category at a major international beverage competition.

• **Misuse of disabled parking cards** — The Associação Sem Limites warns of widespread misuse of disability parking cards, calling for stricter enforcement and penalties.

• **Marítimo and Nacional in Primeira Liga top 5** — Both Madeiran clubs sit in the top 5 after two matchdays, with analysts praising their strong start.

• **Marítimo handball in Europa League — high costs** — Marítimo's handball team will compete in the Europa League, but the club faces steep costs to adapt its pavilion and cover travel.

• **Praia Formosa promenade redevelopment** — A new tender is being prepared after the first one attracted no bids; estimated investment of €3 million.

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