Telejornal Madeira — September 2nd, 2026:

• **Madeira aid to Venezuela** — Over 200 tons of food, hygiene products and medical supplies were sent from Portugal to earthquake victims in Venezuela, including 30 tons from Madeira.
• **New bus lanes in Funchal** — 800 metres of bus lanes came into force to improve public transport; users criticise the lack of shelters at the new stops.
• **Regional autonomy defended** — The President of the Assembly of the Republic called for strengthening Madeira's and the Azores' autonomy during celebrations marking 50 years of Azorean autonomy.
• **Public-sector strike on October 2nd** — Unions announced a strike demanding salary updates and career reviews; SINTAP continues negotiating with the government.
• **Rush for school supplies** — Stationers report high demand, though digital textbooks have cut textbook sales, pushing shops to diversify.
• **Ryanair cuts operations** — Ryanair announced reduced winter operations due to rising fuel costs and warned fares may increase if the trend continues.
• **Inflation above EU average** — Portugal's inflation hit 3.6%, above the Eurozone's 3.3%, driven by energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict.
• **QR-code bank-card scam warning** — The GNR warned about fake bank cards sent by mail; victims are tricked into activating them via a QR code, leading to account theft.
• **Machico scholarship regulation approved** — New fund supports low-income university students with monthly amounts between €50 and €125.
• **European champions in sea canoeing**] Madeiran Bernardo Pereira and partner Sara Sotero won the European Surfski Championship in France; Pereiraa also prepares for Worlds.

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