Telejornal Madeira — 30 July 2026:

• **Rally da Madeira 2026 — Chris Meek leads** — Chris Meek leads the 2026 Madeira Rally after winning the Avenida do Mar special stage, with two Madeiran drivers completing the podium.
• **Fuel prices rising in Madeira** — Gasoline and diesel prices will rise starting Monday, with gasoline reaching €1.88/litre and diesel €1.95/litre.
• **Mobile phones in Madeira schools** — The regional government leaves it to each school to decide whether to ban mobile phone use for students up to the 9th grade.
• **Yellow weather warning for heat** — A yellow warning is issued for high temperatures in Madeira's mountainous regions and southern coast, with forecasts reaching 30 °C.
• **Financial support for farmers in the autonomous regions** — The Portuguese government increases financial support for farmers in the Azores and Madeira to offset rising production costs; Madeira receives €500,000.
• **New unified social benefit (Prestação Social Única)** — A new unified social benefit of €268 replaces three existing social supports, with adjustments for unemployment and inclusion benefits.
• **Complaints over unresolved aid after the 2008 storm** — Funchal residents still demand promised aid 16 years after the 2008 storm, with unresolved housing risks highlighted in a city council meeting.
• **Environmental concerns: discharges at Praia do Gurgulho** — Alleged sewage discharges at Praia do Gurgulho raise environmental concerns, prompting calls for investigation and public warnings.
• **Revision of Funchal's Code of Conduct** — The Funchal city council discusses revisions to its Code of Conduct, focusing on ambiguities in reporting channels and conflict-of-interest definitions.
• **Quinta Falcão housing project delayed by bureaucracy** — Construction delays in the Quinta Falcão housing project are attributed to bureaucratic issues, affecting families in need of housing.
• **Strengthening EU support for Madeira** — The regional secretary for Economy and a Madeira MEP advocate for increased EU funding and regionalized decision-making to boost Madeira's competitiveness.
• **Santa Cruz increases scholarships** — Santa Cruz municipality raises scholarship values and allows additional support for disadvantaged families; applications open in October.
• **Designated smoking areas on Funchal beaches** — Smoking areas are introduced on beaches managed by Frente Mar Funchal to reduce tobacco consumption and protect non-smokers.
• **University of Madeira creates AI research institute with China Southern Airlines** — The University of Madeira partners with China Southern Airlines to establish an AI research institute, focusing on airport technology and wind studies.
• **Machico Gastronomic Week — 39th edition with 28 establishments** — The 39th Machico Gastronomic Week features 28 establishments offering traditional dishes and a new event with guest chefs.
• **605 bottles of agricultural rum submerged for underwater ageing** — 605 bottles of Madeira agricultural rum are submerged for six months to enhance quality and value, with plans to sell them at a premium price.
• **New Marítimo museum with a tech focus** — Marítimo football club plans a new interactive museum with Funchal city council's support, featuring digital experiences to showcase its history.

Watch the full bulletin: RTP Play — Telejornal Madeira, 30 Jul 2026

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