Telejornal Madeira — 2 July 2026:

• **Rescue of Hernán Rild in Venezuela** — Portugal contributed to the rescue of a man who survived eight days under the rubble of a collapsed shopping centre in Venezuela. The operation involved international teams and lasted over 70 hours.
• **Estudante Insular programme reactivated** — The student travel-subsidy programme, suspended since mid-June, was reactivated and will run until 30 June next year.
• **Heatwave in Madeira** — Temperatures will reach orange-alert levels from midnight through Sunday afternoon. Health authorities recommend hydration and extra caution for vulnerable groups.
• **Venezuela earthquakes and Madeiran solidarity** — The death toll of Portuguese and Luso-descendants in Venezuela's earthquakes rose to 81. The Diocese of Funchal announced that weekend mass collections will go to Caritas Venezuela.
• **Summer Opening Festival at Parque de Santa Catarina** — The festival kicked off with DJs and live performances, running until Saturday.
• **Mobility subsidy reimbursements to be regularized** — The Regional Government assured that mobility-subsidy reimbursements will be regularized, after complaints from residents unable to withdraw amounts over €400.
• **Madeiran soldiers join EU rapid-response force** — A company of 120 soldiers from Madeira's Garrison Regiment No. 3 trained in Spain to integrate the EU's rapid-response force for crisis situations.
• **Portugal vs Croatia at the World Cup** — Portugal's national team prepares to face Croatia in the World Cup knockout stage, with players motivated by the memory of Diogo Jota, who passed away a year ago.
• **Rally da Calheta gears up for Rally da Madeira** — Teams tested vehicles ahead of the Rally da Calheta, the final event before the Rally da Madeira, with national and regional competitors taking part.
• **71 new homes in Santo António** — Funchal City Council approved the construction of 71 housing units in Santo António, valued at €15.5 million, to address housing demand.
• **Fire-prevention plan for Funchal** — The PS proposed a fire-prevention plan for Funchal, including inspections of fire hydrants and emergency-access routes.
• **Orange alert for hot weather in Madeira** — An orange weather alert for high temperatures is in effect for Madeira's mountainous areas until Sunday; yellow alerts cover other regions.
• **PCP MEP calls for more housing funds and Venezuela aid** — PCP MEP João Oliveira advocated increased EU funds for public housing and EU support for Venezuela's reconstruction during a visit to Madeira.
• **Primeira Liga kicks off** — The new season starts 9 August, with Nacional and Marítimo playing their opening matches. The regional derby is scheduled for 29 November.
• **Constitutional revision and Madeiran autonomy debate** — The Legislative Assembly debated deepening Madeira's autonomy and constitutional revision, with parties presenting their proposals.

Watch the full bulletin: RTP Play — Telejornal Madeira, 2 July 2026

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