Telejornal Madeira — 29 June 2026:

• **Earthquakes in Venezuela — Portuguese and Luso-descendant victims** — The earthquakes in Venezuela have claimed 60 confirmed deaths among Portuguese and Luso-descendants, with 86 still missing. International aid is arriving, but rescue efforts face logistical difficulties.
• **Repatriation of Portuguese citizens from Venezuela** — Seventeen Portuguese citizens, including two from Madeira, will be repatriated by the Portuguese Air Force, arriving in Beja. The government has not yet received requests to transport deceased victims.
• **Madeira sends humanitarian aid to Venezuela** — Madeira is shipping food, medical supplies, and baby products. The first shipment departs by air on July 3; a second goes by sea on July 13.
• **Decree on travel reimbursement and Estudante Insular programme** — A new decree extends the transitional period for territorial-continuity travel support and paves the way for the return of the Estudante Insular programme, which subsidises travel costs for Madeira and Porto Santo students studying in mainland Portugal or the Azores.
• **Portuguese man rescues father and neighbours after Venezuela earthquake** — A Portuguese man spent 20 hours pulling his father and two neighbours from a collapsed building in Lagoa Ira, Venezuela. His father survived with injuries.
• **Temporary car park in Santana** — Santana municipality will build a temporary parking lot near Queimadas to ease traffic congestion. Construction starts in July and is expected to finish by August.
• **São Pedro popular marches in Câmara de Lobos** — Over 670 participants from nine groups celebrated São Pedro with traditional marches. The festivities include fireworks and run until July 1.
• **Calheta Rally with 53 teams registered** — The Rally da Calheta takes place on July 3–4 with 53 teams and top national drivers, serving as a prelude to the Rally da Madeira.
• **Portugal national football team prepares for Croatia** — Portugal is adjusting its starting lineup for the Croatia match. João Félix stressed team cohesion despite recent errors against Colombia.
• **Camacha Cup tournament with 1,200 athletes** — The Camacha Cup drew 1,200 athletes from 24 clubs. Marítimo, Nacional, Andorinha, and Barreirense won their respective categories.
• **PS proposes more housing funds for Madeira** — The Socialist Party proposes increasing funds for housing rehabilitation and construction, including redirecting money from the International Business Centre to address the housing crisis for low- and middle-income families.
• **JPP proposes more inclusive ATLs in Madeira** — Juntos pelo Povo will present a resolution to bolster support for inclusive after-school workshops (ATLs), improving integration for children with special needs.
• **50th anniversary of the first regional elections in Madeira** — A ceremony in the Assembly of the Republic marked 50 years since Madeira's first regional elections, with political figures discussing the importance of autonomy and its future.

▶ Watch the full bulletin: RTP Play — Telejornal Madeira, 29 June 2026

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