Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Environment · TransportationAlentejo residents: Alcácer do Sal braces for road closures as the Sado rises. Expect detours, power cuts—follow our live updates and file claims from 5 Feb.
Environment · TransportationPorto issues orange flood alert for Douro riverfront: free Alfândega parking, potential road closures, SMS 1150 updates and advice to protect homes and businesses.
Environment · TransportationOne-metre floodwaters in Alcácer do Sal unlock fast-track grants, tax relief and low-interest loans, but drivers face 30-km detours and insurers warn premiums will jump—learn how to claim support.
Transportation · TechSTCP’s 420 buses now accept Visa, Mastercard and MB Way contactless taps, ending coins on board. Enjoy 15% faster boarding and buy up to 5 tickets in one tap.
TransportationTAP Air Portugal flight TP561 returned to Hamburg after a hydraulic failure. All 109 passengers are safe; discover your EU261 rights and how to claim compensation through ANAC.
Transportation · EnvironmentPortugal rail disruption continues after Storm Kristin; check the CP app and website for updates, bus replacements and revised schedules from Porto to Setúbal.
Economy · TransportationAzores February fuel relief: 95-octane petrol falls to €1.598/l, diesel steady at €1.474/l. Learn why global oil volatility could push prices back up in March.
Transportation · TourismDiscover how Porto’s Dom Luís I Bridge, a 140-year-old double-decker marvel, moves 30 million metro riders yearly while remaining a UNESCO-protected icon.
Transportation · EconomyRyanair’s standoff threatens Azores travel: 400,000 seats may disappear and fares soar. Deal must close by Feb—Portugal residents should book spring trips now.