Telejornal Madeira — 26 July 2026:

• **Cattle farm in São Vicente causes complaints over bad odours** — Residents in São Vicente complain about strong smells from a cattle farm, while the owner insists the operation complies with regional livestock regulations.
• **Government challenges banana producers to form a new company** — The Madeira government challenges dissatisfied banana producers to set up a new company to manage production, amid ongoing disputes over pricing and EU subsidies.
• **Drivers rush to fill tanks before fuel price hike** — Motorists across Madeira queue to refuel before a significant fuel price increase takes effect at midnight.
• **Thousands dead and missing in Venezuela after earthquakes** — Over 5,300 people have died and more than 16,000 are injured in Venezuela following recent earthquakes, with rescue operations still underway.
• **Government won't commit to IRS tax cut in 2027 but keeps goal for end of legislature** — The Portuguese government stops short of promising an IRS reduction in 2027, but reaffirms the target of lowering the tax by the end of the legislative term.
• **IRS Jovem continues in 2027, reaching five times more young taxpayers** — The IRS Jovem (young taxpayer) programme will carry on in 2027, now covering five times more contributors than the previous year.
• **New euro banknotes up for a vote — cultural figures or nature themes** — The European Central Bank presents 10 design proposals for new euro notes, featuring either cultural figures or birds and rivers; Europeans can vote on their preferred designs.
• **Ginja & Gastronomy Fair in Curral das Freiras showcases the iconic fruit** — Curral das Freiras hosts a sour-cherry and gastronomy fair, highlighting products derived from ginja — including a new craft beer.
• **Traders report strong results from Semana do Mar in Porto Moniz** — Merchants give a positive assessment of the Semana do Mar festival in Porto Moniz, citing strong sales and high attendance for the music, nautical activities, and regional cuisine.
• **Simão Silva wins third round of the Regional Supermoto Championship** — Simão Silva takes victory in the third Supermoto round and grabs the overall lead in the championship.
• **Paulo Vasco Manso wins European J70 Sailing Championship** — Madeiran sailor Paulo Vasco Manso clinches the European J70 title as part of a US-based team, winning the final regatta.
• **Carlos Lima and Miguel Figueira win traditional canoe regatta in Porto Moniz** — The pair covers 8 km in challenging sea conditions to win the traditional canoe race.
• **Book 'Poesia Insubordinada' blends poetry and photography of Madeira** — A new publication combines poetry and photography of the island, exploring themes of nature, love, and social critique.
• **Grandparents' Day celebrated with intergenerational activities in Funchal** — Grandparents and grandchildren mark the occasion in Funchal with activities fostering intergenerational bonding and cultural exchange.
• **Achoa Festival brings Christian music to Calheta** — Dozens of artists gather in Calheta for the Achoa Festival, a Christian music event blending faith, culture, and diverse musical styles.
• **Madeira weather forecast: cloudy with light showers** — Cloudy skies, weak scattered showers in the north, and temperatures between 21 °C and 27 °C.

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