Telejornal Madeira — 28 October 2026:

• **Habitar Funchal housing programme** — The Funchal City Council will rent housing from the market to sublet to families at affordable prices, with a €2 million budget and tax benefits for landlords.
• **Madeira Ocean expedition discoveries** — Scientists found a dense coral garden in an unprotected area off Porto Santo, highlighting the need for expanded marine conservation.
• **Flávio Bolsonaro investigation** — Under investigation for money laundering and tax evasion, Bolsonaro fled to the U.S. via Argentina, with links to companies registered in Madeira's free trade zone.
• **New GNR commander sworn in** — Colonel José Varela Pereira took command of the Madeira GNR, promising better working conditions, protection of natural heritage and stronger cooperation with regional entities.
• **Critical review of Funchal council's first year** — Opposition parties criticise the executive's first year, citing unresolved housing, traffic and urban-cleanliness issues despite a €47 million surplus.
• **State Budget approved** — Portugal's State Budget was approved with the abstention of PS, PAN and JPP; the government warns against more spending or less revenue in future negotiations.
• **€2 million for the São Vicente cooperative (Dega)** — The Regional Government will invest over €2 million to modernise it, supporting local viticulture and dairy production.
• **Luso-descendants celebrate Machado's return to Venezuela** — Madeirans gathered to celebrate opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's return, calling for free elections and the release of political prisoners.
• World Championships of Biatle/Triatle/Laser Run in Funchal — 1,400 athletes from 50 countries compete in modern-pentathlon disciplines.
• Marítimo knocked out of the Taça da Liga — Lost 2–1 to Sporting despite a late goal and fighting until the end.
• Cristiano Ronaldo voted greatest Ballon d'Or of all time, ahead of Lionel Messi (watch part 1B here)