Telejornal Madeira — 4 July 2026:

• **Earthquakes in Venezuela & rescue of Portuguese citizens** — The death toll of Portuguese citizens or descendants in Venezuela has risen to 93, including 17 children. Rescue efforts continue for 57 missing people, with international teams — including from Portugal — racing against time to find survivors under the rubble.

• **Mass in support of Venezuela earthquake victims** — Hundreds of immigrants and Luso-descendants attended a mass in Funchal to support earthquake victims in Venezuela, with offerings directed to Caritas for aid.

• **'24 Horas a Bailar' festival goes ahead despite national mourning** — The regional government decided to proceed with the '24 Horas a Bailar' festival in Santana, despite national mourning for Venezuela's earthquake victims, opting for a more subdued event without official speeches.

• **Miguel Nunes wins Rally da Calheta** — Miguel Nunes won the Rally da Calheta, his eighth victory in the event, and took the championship lead with 113 points.

• **Funchal Council's 'Mais Comércio Local' initiative** — The 'Mais Comércio Local' scheme awarded 60 prizes worth €15,000 to promote local businesses, using a fully digital process for the first time.

• **Exhibition marking 40 years of Portugal's EU integration** — An exhibition in Funchal highlights Madeira's development over 40 years in the EU, with concerns raised that centralization could threaten region-specific policies.

• **Heatwave & crowded beaches** — High temperatures led to increased beach attendance, with visitors heeding health advice — sunscreen and hydration.

• **US celebrates 250 years of independence** — The US marked its 250th Independence Day. A report noted that Madeira wine was used in the original 1776 toast, and highlighted historical ties and ongoing debates about the nation's founding ideals.

• **Summer Open festival sells out** — The Summer Open festival in Funchal closed with a sold-out final day featuring Pedro Sampaio, after performances by local artists Beatriz Abrinhosa and Zarco.

• **Festival Arte e Pescas in Machico** — Machico hosted the 10th edition of 'Festival Arte e Pescas,' with gastronomy, live cooking demonstrations, and live music over three days.

• **Cristiano Ronaldo Tournament with adapted format** — The tournament shifted focus to younger athletes (U-13) due to logistical challenges, featuring regional and international teams.

• **Portugal's largest futsal tournament held in Madeira** — The Francisco Franco School Club hosted the 9th edition of its futsal tournament — considered Portugal's largest — with 60 teams including 42 from outside the region.

• **Athletics Association targets São Silvestre record** — The association aims for 8,500 local participants in the São Silvestre race, celebrating Madeira's 50 years of autonomy.

• **Strong results at national athletics club championships** — Madeiran teams posted strong results, with calls for better training facilities including a new track in Funchal.

• **Weather warnings for high temperatures** — An orange alert for mountainous areas and yellow alerts for coastal regions were issued due to heat, alongside high UV index advisories.

📺 Watch: Telejornal Madeira — 4 July 2026

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