Telejornal Madeira — 8 July 2026:

• **TVDE association files injunction against Regional Government** — The National Association Movimento TVDE filed an injunction to lift the suspension of new TVDE (ride-hailing) licenses, criticizing the new law for increasing deregulation in the sector.

• **CTT suspend territorial continuity reimbursements to travel agencies** — CTT suspended reimbursements to travel agencies under the territorial continuity mechanism, creating uncertainty and financial strain for agencies and passengers.

• **Wildfires in Madeira in 2024** — Over 200 wildfires have been recorded in Madeira since the start of the year, with rapid firefighter intervention preventing major spread in most cases.

• **Death of Swiss tourist in Caniçal** — A 50-year-old Swiss tourist died while snorkeling near Cais do Sardinha in Caniçal after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest.

• **Conviction for child sexual abuse in Madeira** — A 41-year-old Brazilian man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for 39 counts of child sexual abuse in Madeira, with additional restrictions on contact with minors.

• **Habitar Funchal program approved to support the middle class** — The Funchal City Council approved the "Habitar Funchal" program to rent and sublet housing to middle-class families, aiming to address housing difficulties.

• **Increased funding for recovering degraded buildings** — The PS proposed a 50% increase in funding for recovering degraded properties, while the PSD-CDS majority said the government had already announced a 57% increase.

• **Tragedy in Venezuela with Portuguese victims** — The death toll of Portuguese or Luso-descendants in Venezuela rose to 102, including 18 children, with 57 still missing. Portugal sent humanitarian aid and ambulances.

• **Red Cross "Socorrer Brincando" project** — The 12th edition of "Socorrer Brincando" began, training children aged 8–12 in basic life-saving techniques through playful activities.

• **Marítimo squad reinforcements for the new season** — Coach Michel van der Gaag announced plans to sign 6–7 new players, including a goalkeeper, ahead of Marítimo's Primeira Liga season.

• **National team arrives in Portugal after the World Cup** — The Portuguese national football team arrived in Lisbon after the World Cup, greeted by fans. A new cycle begins with a new coach expected soon.

• **Funchal Jazz 2026 at Parque de Santa Catarina** — The Funchal Jazz festival kicked off with performances by Joel Ross, Ledisi, and Jason Moran, featuring two daily concerts until Saturday.

• **Macaronesia association proposes joint tourist destination** — The Madeira Macaronesia Promotion Association proposed creating a joint tourist destination with other archipelagos and UV-safe spaces to boost regional tourism.

• **ACIF maritime-tourism section priorities** — Pedro Mendes Gomes, the new president of ACIF's maritime-tourism section, prioritized regulating whale-watching and improving ports outside Funchal.

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