Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · PoliticsLisbon Metro slows this afternoon; full 11 Dec strike could halt service all day. Allow extra travel time, use park-and-ride options, and follow CP app alerts for updates.
Economy · TransportationStarbucks expansion across Portugal brings drive-thru pilot and 20% smaller kiosks in airports and malls, plus richer rewards for commuters—see what’s changing.
Transportation · EnvironmentDiscover how Lisbon’s 2026 budget injects €12M into electric garbage trucks, LED streetlights and 300 permanent jobs, promising cleaner air and quieter streets.
Transportation · National NewsAll six students are now identified after a fiery Lisbon crash. Families and experts urge tougher speed limits and youth road safety reforms in Portugal.
Tourism · TransportationPortugal pushes for direct Saudi flights to Porto and Faro, targeting affluent visitors, boosting year-round tourism and shaping Expo 2030 ties. Learn more.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal’s 2026 State Budget scraps tolls on inland motorways like the A25 and A6, but economists say taxpayers may foot up to €100 million in lost revenue.
Transportation · PoliticsState Budget 2026 ends charges on the A25 and stretches of the A2 and A6, costing roughly €100m a year. See who benefits and what drivers can expect in 2026.
Economy · TransportationAtlantic Connect offers €17m for 85% of Azores Airlines, vowing to protect Lisbon-Azores flights, preserve jobs and boost competition in Portugal’s skies.
Transportation · EconomyStarting 7 Jan 2026, Madeira and Azores residents can file online for 48-hour flight-subsidy refunds. Activate your Chave Móvel Digital and update bank details today.