Telejornal Madeira — 8 August 2026:

• **Marítimo returns to the Primeira Liga with a win over Casa Pia** — CS Marítimo won 1-0 against Casa Pia in their return to the top flight, with Rafael Guzzo scoring the only goal.
• **Porto Santo fully booked until October** — Hotels and local accommodations on Porto Santo are at full capacity until October, driven by strong demand from both domestic and international tourists.
• **Low-risk pregnancies to be monitored by specialist nurses** — The Ministry of Health plans to allow specialist nurses to follow low-risk pregnancies, but the Order of Nurses contests the measure, citing a lack of conditions.
• **Poço dos Chefes draws locals and tourists in Curral das Freiras** — The Poço dos Chefes has become a popular swimming spot for those seeking a tranquil escape.
• **Polícia Judiciária warns about risks of online contacts** — The PJ launched the "Volte-Face Online" campaign, warning about blackmail and manipulation through intimate content shared online.
• **President promulgates consolidated social benefit** — The President enacted a new single social benefit that merges three existing supports, but warned that around 6% of beneficiaries could see reductions.
• **President sends Foreign Nationals Law to the Constitutional Court** — The President referred the "Lei do Retorno" to the Constitutional Court, raising concerns about detention periods and the protection of minors.
• **Porto Santo's new local health unit construction advances** — Work is underway on Porto Santo's new health unit, expected to be completed by 2028, reducing the need for medical travel to Madeira.
• **PSD advocates geographic certification for Madeiran wickerwork** — The PSD proposes creating a producers' association to certify Madeira's wickerwork (vime) as a geographically protected product.
• **Santa Cruz aims to support over 1,000 families through its childcare programme** — Santa Cruz Municipality expects to surpass 1,000 families supported by its childcare assistance programme, with applications open throughout September.
• **Young Madeiran hitchhikes across Africa** — Wilson Ronaldo has spent two months hitchhiking through seven African countries, sharing his journey online.
• **Confusion at Funchal Cathedral over a false Cristiano Ronaldo wedding** — Hundreds gathered at the Sé Cathedral expecting Cristiano Ronaldo's wedding, only to find it was a local couple's ceremony — surprising everyone involved.
• **Chucho Ramírez leaves Nacional for a Turkish club** — The Venezuelan striker departed CD Nacional for Turkey, leaving the club searching for a replacement ahead of their match against Santa Clara.
• **Yellow heat warning extended across the Madeira archipelago** — A prolonged heat yellow warning remains in effect until 6 PM the next day across Madeira, except in mountainous areas where temperatures may dip slightly.

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