Telejornal Madeira — 20 August 2026:

• **Rockfall on the Via Expresso between São Vicente and Porto Moniz** — A rockfall injured one person and damaged four vehicles, prompting the temporary closure of the road. Local authorities are demanding a definitive solution to recurring rockfalls in the area.
• **Fuel prices going up** — Fuel prices will increase from Monday, with gasoline and diesel rising by several cents per litre.
• **New structure for the Regional Health Department** — Two directorates will merge into the new Direção Regional da Saúde e Longevidade, and an Inspeção Regional das Atividades em Saúde will be created to improve public administration.
• **Interview with Health Secretary Micaela Freitas** — Freitas discussed the health department restructuring, new directorates, and efforts to tackle challenges such as clinical discharges and long-term care.
• **Non-urgent patient transport failures and cancer treatment delays** — The regional health service is struggling with vehicle breakdowns and staff shortages for non-urgent patient transport, alongside delays in cancer treatments and biopsies.
• **Architect Paulo David advocates urban rehabilitation in Funchal** — David argues Funchal's housing crisis should be solved by rehabilitating abandoned buildings, not through high-rise construction.
• **Petition against high-rise construction in Madeira** — A petition calling for buildings to be capped at 10 floors and for the preservation of Madeira's urban model was submitted to the Legislative Assembly.
• **441 public-sector jobs lost over 15 years** — Regional public administration has shed 441 posts in 15 years; unions warn of critical shortages in health and education due to poor HR management.
• **Ribeira Brava market thrives in summer** — The Ribeira Brava market is drawing locals and tourists alike with its regional products during the summer season.
• **Estudante Insular programme supports over 11,000 students** — Launched in 2018, the programme has subsidised travel costs for more than 11,000 Madeiran university students studying off-island.
• **PS criticises water management in São Vicente** — The Socialist Party criticised São Vicente municipality for frequent water-supply failures, blaming a lack of investment and internal operational capacity.
• **Nacional sign left-back Williams Cocolo** — Nacional have signed Williams Cocolo on loan from Hannover 96 to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.
• **Mediterranean Games begin with Portuguese participation** — Portugal's delegation, led by Madeira native João Rodrigues, is competing across various sports at the Mediterranean Games.
• **Concert at Parque de Santa Catarina marks Funchal Day** — The Madeira Classical Orchestra and a Serbian ABBA tribute band performed at Parque de Santa Catarina to celebrate Funchal's 518th anniversary.
• **Weather forecast for Friday** — Cloudy skies with possible light showers in the north and high-altitude areas, and a slight drop in temperatures.

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