• House sales in Madeira fell — Home sales in Madeira dropped by 26% in the first quarter of 2024, the lowest level in three years, amid a shortage of affordable homes and higher interest rates. The average transaction price reached €323,000.
• Firefighting difficulties in Funchal — Illegal parking and low water pressure in hydrants made it harder to fight a fire on Travessa do Pilar. The council also notified landowners to clear plots and is investigating the cause.
• New local accommodation rules in Funchal — The Municipal Assembly approved new rules for alojamento local, with criticism over enforcement and transparency. The aim is to channel investment into urban renewal and reduce tourism pressure.
• Work at Porto Santo after summer — The regional government said works at Cais Velho and the expansion of Porto Santo’s golf course will begin after summer, alongside strategic investment in maritime infrastructure.
• Porto Santo’s 191st anniversary — The municipality marked its anniversary by highlighting needs in health, housing, air and sea connections, plus action on environmental pests and renewable energy.
• Calheta’s 524th anniversary — The mayor of Calheta called for support on the fast road, basic sanitation and housing, while residents pointed to gaps in healthcare, parking and control of over-tourism.
• More foreign residents in Madeira — The number of foreign residents in the region more than doubled between 2021 and 2025, with Venezuelans the largest community, followed by Brazilians, Nepalis and Germans.
• International drug trafficking network dismantled — Operação Azul 2.0 seized 500 kg of cocaine and two speedboats in the Atlantic, between the Canaries, Madeira and the Azores, with three arrests and links to several countries.
• Madeira seeks control of the maritime public domain — The PSD presented a proposal to transfer management of the sea domain to Madeira, prompting political division and criticism over possible unconstitutionality.
• Microplastics found in Madeira fish — A study detected microplastics in 100% of the fish analysed, but levels were not considered an immediate risk to consumers; mercury levels in fish were said to have decreased.
• Cristiano Ronaldo sets a World Cup record — CR7 became Portugal’s top scorer in World Cup finals, with 10 goals in six editions, overtaking Eusébio.
• Tiago Margarido named Vitória de Guimarães coach — The coach, who secured Nacional’s survival in the Primeira Liga, signed with Vitória de Guimarães until 2027.
• São João parades in Porto Santo — Around 500 participants took part in five themed street parades celebrating local tradition and culture, as part of the municipality’s anniversary celebrations.
• Madeira hosts Underwater photo and video world cup — Madeira Underwater brought together 75 divers from six countries, with events at six locations, including the corvette wreck and local marine life.

Watch: RTP Play

Want me to summarize the previous Telejornal bulletin too?