Telejornal Madeira — 6 August 2026:

• **Curral das Freiras cable car licensing** — Câmara de Lobos approved the construction of a cable car in Curral das Freiras, conditional on creating 100 parking spaces. Political parties raised concerns about the project's transparency and cost.
• **Lower speed limits on Madeira's roads** — Madeira's Road Prevention delegate advocates reducing speed limits to cut road accidents, which have caused 9 deaths this year — the worst toll since 2019.
• **Funchal celebrates City Day with 10 days of festivities** — Funchal's City Day will be marked with a 10-day programme of cultural, sports and musical events, including awards for notable personalities and the University of Madeira.
• **Public tender for 47 homes in Câmara de Lobos** — Câmara de Lobos launched an international tender to build 47 affordable housing units across three parishes, with a €13 million investment and completion expected by 2028.
• **Calheta lacks funds to stabilise cliff** — The Calheta municipality has no budget to stabilise a cliff prone to rockfalls, posing risks to residents and tourists, and is seeking Regional Government support.
• **Record Portuguese household debt** — Portuguese household debt hit a record €180 billion, with concerns over rising housing costs and financial strain on lower-income families.
• **Treasury Certificates attract record investment** — A new series of Treasury Certificates drew nearly €300 million from 8,300 investors in one month, offering an average 2.7% interest rate.
• **Fuel price changes in Madeira** — Fuel prices change next Monday: diesel rises to €1.97/litre, while petrol (95 octane) drops to €1.87/litre.
• **CDU pushes to repurpose Escola das Fontainhas** — The CDU party proposes converting the abandoned Escola das Fontainhas in Câmara de Lobos into a day centre or social facility to combat rural abandonment.
• **Nova Direita questions semi-detached housing choice** — Nova Direita criticises Funchal's plan for 23 semi-detached houses in Santo António instead of high-rise apartments, arguing it limits affordable housing.
• **Partial solar eclipse visible in Madeira** — A partial solar eclipse (77% coverage) will be visible in Madeira on Wednesday. Public observation sessions are organised, but certified glasses are sold out.
• **Swimmer Pedro Pita dreams of the Olympics** — Clube Naval do Funchal swimmer Pedro Pita balances studies and training, aiming for the Olympics while criticising the lack of institutional support for athletes.
• **Black Scabbard Fish Festival in Câmara de Lobos** — Câmara de Lobos hosts a four-day festival celebrating black scabbard fish, with high trader expectations despite overlapping with Machico's gastronomic event.
• **RTP Madeira marks 54 years of broadcasting** — RTP Madeira celebrates 54 years on air; older generations reminisce about the early days, while younger viewers call for more modern programming.

📺 Watch: RTP Play — Telejornal Madeira, 6 Aug 2026

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