Telejornal Madeira — 4 August 2026:

• **Summer surge in pet abandonments** — Animal shelters in Madeira are overwhelmed by a rise in pet abandonments during the summer, with adoption rates not keeping pace.

• **Tourism wages up 14% in 10 years** — The regional government reports a 14% real-term wage increase in Madeira's tourism sector over the past decade, alongside growth in overnight stays and new markets like the U.S.

• **Rents and mortgage payments set to rise** — Rents in Madeira are set to rise by 2.5% next year, while mortgage payments could increase by up to €62/month due to rising Euribor rates, driven by inflation and geopolitical tensions.

• **Hospital Nélio Mendonça appointments postponed** — Non-urgent medical appointments were postponed due to an air-conditioning malfunction; authorities are working to reschedule affected patients.

• **Delays in national exam regrading spark controversy** — Some schools missed the regrading deadline, leading to criticism of the Education Minister and calls for an independent review.

• **Gonçalo Maia Camelo reelected as Iniciativa Liberal coordinator** — Re-elected to lead the Madeira branch, he outlined goals to grow the party and promote liberal policies in health, housing, and labour reforms.

• **Chega accuses regional government of blocking inspection at Hospital João de Almada** — The Chega party claims the government and health service blocked access to inspect conditions for transferred patients, alleging inadequate facilities and staff shortages.

• **PS criticises neglect of Porto da Cruz wastewater plant** — The Socialist Party says the ETAR has never fully operated, leading to untreated water being discharged into the sea.

• **Porto da Cruz pool renovations after bathing season** — Major works are planned after summer; users praise conditions but want resident discounts and longer hours.

• **Ukrainian journalist Peter Zalmayev visits Madeira** — Visiting for nearly two weeks to raise awareness about the war in Ukraine, discuss its global impact, and combat disinformation.

• **Venezuela earthquakes: 138 Portuguese and Luso-descendants killed** — The death toll from June's earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 138, including 29 minors, with no Portuguese nationals reported missing.

• **First-aid training for youth at Hospital Nélio Mendonça** — Nearly 20 young people took part; organisers want such programmes introduced in schools across Madeira.

• **'A Voz do Povo' democracy colloquium in November** — A colloquium on the future of democracy in Portugal, marking 50 years since the 25 de Abril revolution, with support from local universities and the National Commission for the Commemorations.

• **Heat warning downgraded to yellow in Madeira** — The mountain-region heat alert has been downgraded to yellow, covering the entire archipelago until Friday afternoon, with temperatures up to 30°C expected in Funchal.

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