Telejornal Madeira — 30 June 2026:

• **Aedes aegypti mosquito activity hits record low in Madeira** — The regional health authority reports the lowest-ever activity of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, thanks to cooler temperatures, and calls for continued prevention to avoid a resurgence.

• **Venezuela tragedy affects Madeira's community; Regional Government steps up support** — The Madeira regional government announces increased support for social institutions and a coordination office to assist the local community affected by the earthquake in Venezuela.

• **Strong winds cancel and divert flights at Madeira Airport** — Strong winds disrupt operations at Madeira Airport, causing cancellations and diversions of flights from Lisbon, Porto, Manchester, London, and the Czech Republic.

• **Madeiran family loses daughter and grandchildren in Venezuela tragedy** — A Madeira native in Venezuela recounts the loss of his daughter and grandchildren in a building collapse during the earthquake, while authorities delay recovery efforts.

• **Portuguese team rescues survivor from rubble in Venezuela** — A Portuguese rescue team uses specialized technology to locate and attempt to save a 43-year-old man trapped under debris after the earthquake.

• **First Portuguese citizens repatriated from Venezuela arrive in Portugal** — The first group of repatriated Portuguese citizens, including two from Madeira, arrive at Figo Maduro military airport following the earthquake.

• **Madeira Parliament approves solidarity motions for Venezuela** — The Madeira Legislative Assembly approves five solidarity motions, with some parties urging the national government to facilitate repatriation of affected immigrants.

• **Tourist overnight stays rise 2.8% in Madeira** — Tourist overnight stays increased by 2.8% in the first five months of the year, with Germany, the UK, and Poland as the top markets, generating €346 million in revenue.

• **Man detained for sexually abusing his own 92-year-old mother in Porto da Cruz** — A 48-year-old man is placed in preventive detention for allegedly sexually abusing his 92-year-old mother, who suffers from dementia and Alzheimer's, in Porto da Cruz.

• **ARDITI drones ready for mass production** — The Regional Agency for Research, Technology, and Innovation (ARDITI) announces that some of its drone models, developed with the Armed Forces, are ready for mass production with potential military and civilian applications.

• **New customs rules for orders under €150 come into force** — The EU introduces a €3 customs fee per product type for low-value shipments from outside the EU, plus VAT, aiming to level the playing field with European retailers.

• **IRS tax return deadline expires today** — The deadline for submitting 2023 IRS tax returns ends today, with over 6 million families already filed and the Tax Authority refunding over €160 million.

• **Free platform offers cybersecurity courses for social media** — The National Cybersecurity Center launches a free online platform with courses on safe social media use and identifying digital scams, marking World Social Media Day.

• **Regional Sports Support Plan may reach €18 million** — The Madeira regional government plans to increase sports funding to €18 million for the next season, supporting over 25,800 federated athletes and high-performance sports.

• **Rising temperatures in Madeira with yellow warning for hot weather** — IPMA issues a yellow warning for hot weather in Madeira, with temperatures expected to reach nearly 30°C, especially in higher-altitude areas.

• **Ferrari decorated with Cristiano Ronaldo images in Miami** — A Mexican fan in Miami decorates his Ferrari with images of Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal, spending over $540,000 on the car and $6,000 on the customization.

• **Bernardo Silva ready to help Portugal against Croatia** — Bernardo Silva expresses readiness to support Portugal in the upcoming match against Croatia, whether as a starter or substitute, highlighting the team's focus on stability.

• **Danilo Matos criticises lack of urban planning and new construction in Funchal** — Architect and urbanist Danilo Matos criticises Funchal's lack of urban planning, colour-palette violations, and disorganised growth in his book on the city's urban history.

• **Summer Opening returns to Parque de Santa Catarina with 18,000 tickets sold** — The Summer Opening festival returns to Parque de Santa Catarina with a record 18,000 tickets sold, featuring artists like Pedro Sampaio and regional talents, with municipal support.

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