• Intensive care nurses at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça — Almost all ICU nurses at the hospital asked to be relieved of responsibility, citing heavy workloads, staff shortages, and poor organisation. The regional government says it recognises the problem, but points to recent hiring and less overtime.
• Firefighting and airport security — A second firefighting helicopter is due to arrive in Madeira in July, and 30 extra PSP officers will be assigned to the airport as part of stronger emergency and security measures.
• Portugal at the World Cup — Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5–0, with two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, who became the second-oldest player to score in a World Cup. Fans in Madeira celebrated the win.
• Fire in Santo António — A wildfire near homes in Santo António triggered a response from several firefighting teams. The cause is still unknown.
• São João marches in Porto Santo — Five groups took part in the traditional São João marches in Porto Santo, with cultural performances and fireworks marking the municipality’s anniversary.
• Cider production incentive — The regional government announced a €100,000 incentive to boost cider production and revive local traditions under the Cidras da Madeira brand.
• Classic car rally — The classic car rally returned with 40 vehicles, including five from outside the region, visiting all municipalities to promote tourism and heritage.
• European Beattle Championship in Machico — Around 500 athletes from 15 European countries competed in athletics and swimming events in Machico.
• Rally da Calheta — The rally featured top national teams, including the first regional appearance of a new Rally 2 car.
• New mental health unit — A new 40-bed rehabilitation unit opened at Casa de Saúde São João de Deus to help fill gaps in psychiatric care and support patients returning to community life.
• PRR execution — The regional government expects most PRR-funded projects to be finished by the end of August, despite bureaucracy, with housing and care facilities among the priorities.
• Local finance law review — Reform of local finance rules is underway, with changes meant to better reflect insularity and improve funding predictability for municipalities, with finalisation expected by 2027.
• Taxi payments dispute — The regional assembly debated long-running delays in payments to taxi drivers for patient transport, with opposition parties criticising the government’s financial management.
• Housing sales down — Property sales in Madeira fell 23% in the first quarter of 2026 versus the previous quarter, with only 122 new homes sold.
• National Mathematics A exam — More than 900 students in Madeira sat the national maths exam, which many found challenging but still manageable.
• Regional government spending in the US — The opposition criticised a reported €450,000 spent on a Madeira promotion event in the United States.
• Municipal assemblies — The head of the National Association of Municipal Assemblies called for stronger recognition and more resources for municipal assemblies, highlighting their role in local oversight.

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Sources:

• Main bulletin
• Part 1
• Part 2

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