Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Tourism · TransportationRyanair left the Azores in March 2026. Discover how airfares changed, which new carriers serve the islands, and what this shift means for residents and visitors.
Economy · TransportationIran's Strait of Ormuz blockade drives EU fuel prices up significantly. Learn how Portugal residents face higher costs at the pump and what this means for your summer travel plans.
Transportation · EconomyMenzies ground handlers secure 4-year wage deal with 5% raises, back-pay, and inflation indexing. Avoids summer travel disruptions at Lisbon, Porto airports.
Transportation · EconomyEuropean Commission clarifies fuel shortage rules: genuine scarcity exempts airlines from €250-€600 payouts, but you keep refunds and care. Portugal filing tips.
Transportation · EconomyEU cuts airport subsidies from 2027, favoring regional hubs under 1M passengers. Beja and Azores airports benefit, but route launches face tougher rules.
Transportation · National NewsGNR charges construction company for naming phantom foreign workers as drivers to dodge traffic fines. Criminal fraud carries 2-year prison term.
Economy · TransportationBrent crude hits $105/barrel amid US-Iran tensions. Expect higher fuel costs, food prices, and transport fees in Portugal within weeks. What to expect.
Health · TransportationOne Portuguese national remains aboard MV Hondius during international repatriation. Learn what this means for Portuguese travelers and cruise safety protocols.
Economy · TransportationDiesel dropping 7 cents next week in Portugal. See why taxes limit relief and compare costs across EU. Expert tips on filling up smart.