Elderly Couple Found Dead After 8 Days in Flooded Rice Fields Near Coimbra
Couple found dead in submerged car after 8-day search in Coimbra floods. How disorientation on rural roads during Portugal's worst storms proved fatal.
Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Couple found dead in submerged car after 8-day search in Coimbra floods. How disorientation on rural roads during Portugal's worst storms proved fatal.
After 124 arrests in a Lisbon futsal brawl, match days now bring stricter security, early metro closures and hefty fines—find out how these changes affect Lisbon commuters.
Portugal’s storms shut 206 roads, stretching commutes, delaying deliveries and prompting remote-work. Find detours, support measures and travel tips.
From March 2026, Ryanair drops the busy Clermont-Ferrand–Porto route, forcing Portuguese travellers to connect via Paris or Lyon and pay €70–€120 more. Learn how to avoid higher costs.
Over 3,000 residents evacuated from Coimbra region as ageing Mondego dikes threaten collapse. A1 closed; free shelters and insurance advice inside.
Portugal’s main rail lines face spring-summer slowdowns – explore coach and flight options, and claim up to 50% in ticket refunds for delays over 60 minutes.
Commuters in Leiria pay a €3 daily toll on A8/A19 (approx. €60 monthly). Refund portal opens March; road repairs run until mid-2026. Learn how to claim refunds.
A widening cliff fissure forces 500 Porto Brandão residents to evacuate, closing ferries. Learn to claim the €2.5 billion calamity fund, rent vouchers and loans.
Sold-out FC Porto vs Sporting derby: Moffi & Fofana debuts, late metro runs, up to €3K resale fines—plan your trip and avoid penalties.