Telejornal Madeira — 24 July 2026:

• **Porto Santo to end thermal power plant** — Porto Santo will stop producing electricity via its thermal power plant by the end of September, transitioning to wind and solar energy with a €15 million investment.
• **Suspect detained for Caniço wildfire** — PSP detained a suspect for allegedly starting a wildfire in Caniço, which required over 30 firefighters and seven vehicles to control.
• **Madeira sends humanitarian aid to Venezuela** — Over 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid were sent from Madeira to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, with more shipments planned.
• **Festa da Lapa at Polo do Mar** — The Lapa Festival returns to Polo do Mar for two days; vendors expressed disappointment over the shorter duration compared to previous editions.
• **São Vicente Caves reopening delayed** — The reopening of the São Vicente Caves is pending a new administration for the managing company, with no confirmed date despite earlier promises.
• **Fuel prices rising** — Fuel prices rise on Monday: diesel up over 13 cents and gasoline up 6.5 cents per litre.
• **Housing bank valuations up 19.6%** — The median bank valuation of housing in Madeira rose to €2,609/m² in June, a 19.6% year-on-year increase.
• **VAT refund for social institutions** — Negotiations are nearing conclusion to refund €4.7 million in VAT to 11 social institutions (IPSS) in Madeira for PRR-funded works.
• **Limpet harvest up 10%** — Over 35 tonnes of limpets were harvested between June and July, generating half a million euros in sales — a 10% increase from last year.
• **Petition against high-rises dismissed** — The Madeira government dismissed a petition against buildings over 10 storeys, arguing they are necessary for affordable public housing and development.
• **PS demands urgent action on hospital beds** — The Socialist Party demands urgent solutions for the lack of hospital beds and proposes expanding long-term care facilities.
• **Chega proposes merging municipal inspections** — The Chega party proposes merging all municipal inspection departments into a single unit under the Municipal Police to cut costs.
• **Liberal Initiative tax proposal for Porto Santo** — The Liberal Initiative party advocates a more attractive tax regime for Porto Santo, similar to Madeira's Free Zone, to boost investment and tourism.
• **Marítimo strengthening squad** — Coach Mitchell van der Gaag acknowledged the need for reinforcements across all positions as Marítimo prepares for the new season.
• **Dance event celebrates 50 years of autonomy** — A dance event organized by Garota do Calhau brought together 288 people of all ages in Funchal to celebrate 50 years of Madeira's autonomy.

📺 Watch: RTP Play — Telejornal Madeira (24 Jul 2026)

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