Telejornal Madeira — 25 July 2026:

• **Order of Psychologists warns of fraud by fake psychologists** — The Portuguese Order of Psychologists reported 41 cases of fraud by individuals posing as psychologists, urging the public to check professional identifiers.
• **Ponta do Sol, Calheta and Ribeira Brava fund PSP traffic management on Via Expresso** — These municipalities are paying PSP to manage summer traffic on the Via Expresso, despite legal concerns raised by a PS councillor.
• **Descendants of Madeiran immigrants learn Portuguese abroad** — Descendants of Madeiran emigrants worldwide are studying Portuguese to reconnect with their heritage and obtain Portuguese passports.
• **Regional Government honours successful Madeiran immigrant entrepreneurs** — Three outstanding Madeiran immigrant entrepreneurs were honoured, including a supermarket-chain owner in Venezuela and a real-estate investor.
• **Madeiran immigrants in South Africa affected by crime** — Madeiran immigrants in South Africa say crime is hurting their businesses and daily well-being.
• **Luz Brasileira de Beneficência Madeirense association supports immigrants in difficulty** — A Brazilian-based association helps Madeiran immigrants facing psychological, physical and financial hardship.
• **Donald Trump acknowledges Venezuela progress but says elections are premature** — Trump recognised progress under interim president Adélcia Rodrigues but said Venezuela is not yet ready for elections.
• **Elia Ascensão named defendant in Santa Cruz Municipality criminal case** — The president of Santa Cruz Municipality is a defendant in a case over alleged public-tender manipulation; she denies wrongdoing.
• **PED-Integra project to improve collaboration among paediatric health professionals** — The project aims to boost teamwork among paediatric professionals and better support families.
• **Loja do Cidadão opens service counter for seafarers** — A new maritime counter at Loja do Cidadão handles vessel registration and other seafarer services.
• **Teatro Baltasar Dias announces 2026-2027 season** — The theatre's new season features 65 performances spanning theatre, cinema and concerts.
• **Diocese of Funchal promotes Bible knowledge with 2026-2027 pastoral programme** — The diocese launched a programme encouraging the faithful to deepen their biblical knowledge and practice.
• **Gonçalo Maia Camelo re-elected regional leader of Iniciativa Liberal** — Re-elected with 22 votes, he criticised traditional parties for failing to deliver reform.
• **PS questions low prices paid to banana producers by Gésba** — PS leader Célia Pessegueiro demands explanations from Gésba about the prices paid to banana growers, excluding EU subsidies.
• **Madeira Rally secretariat opens at Funchal Port** — Teams are finalising logistics and collecting materials; the rally starts Thursday.
• **Madeira Rally medical teams review emergency procedures** — Medical and rescue teams rehearsed emergency protocols, including trauma-psychology support.
• **Marítimo Handball prepares for new season with ambitious goals** — Minimal squad changes as the team targets the national championship and EHF European League.
• **Madalena Costa crowned national artistic skating champion** — The Madeiran skater won the national senior title and now aims to break her own world records.
• **Ravel Silva European vice-champion in speed skating** — The Madeiran juvenile skater took the European vice-championship in the road variant.
• **Paulo Vasco Manso wins European J70 sailing championship** — The sailor claimed his second J70 European title in Barcelona.
• **Clássicos na Magnólia displays 47 classic 1960s vehicles** — The event showcases 38 classic cars and 9 motorcycles from the early 1960s.

Watch: RTP Play — Telejornal Madeira, 25 July 2026