Transportation · TechSmartphone Driving Licences Arrive in Portugal with Tougher EU Rules
Portugal is rolling out a digital driving licence with QR codes—discover how EU checks, tougher rookie limits and the 2028 deadline affect drivers and expats.
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Transportation · National NewsOver 4,300 Drink-Driving Arrests in Portugal Fuel Push for Lower BAC Limit
Portugal cops make 4,300+ drink-driving arrests in 10 months. Discover how a new 0.2 g/L BAC limit and tougher checks could affect driving nationwide.
Transportation · EnvironmentMonsoon Rains Wash Out Hat Yai Rail Line, Stranding Travelers and Freight
Monsoon flooding in Southern Thailand washed away 150 m of Hat Yai rail track, cancelling 30+ trains. Learn how to claim refunds, book express buses or flights.
Transportation · EconomyeasyJet Profit Jump Means More Flights and Lower Fares for Portuguese Flyers
easyJet’s €563M profit lets it boost Lisbon, Porto and Faro capacity, cut fares and intensify competition for Portuguese travellers—discover what’s next.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal Flights Face Cancellations as Cabin Crew Strike on 11 December
On December 11, cabin crew strike threatens Portugal flights with TAP offering free rebooking or refunds. Lisbon, Porto and Faro travellers prepare.
Transportation · EconomyThree Carriers Bid for TAP Stake, Vowing to Preserve Routes and Jobs
Lufthansa, Air France-KLM and IAG bid for 44.9% of TAP Air Portugal, pledging to keep Lisboa hub routes and jobs—discover what the sale means for travellers.
Politics · TransportationTAP Privatisation Sparks Political Clash in Portugal Over Flights and Jobs
Portuguese parliament grills €3B TAP privatisation, a move that could reshape Lisbon and Porto flights, save jobs and decide if the airline stays firmly Portuguese-owned.
Transportation · EconomyHigh-Speed Rail Revolution: Porto–Lisbon in 75 Minutes, Madrid in 3 Hours
See how Portugal’s new high-speed rail will cut Porto-Lisbon trips to 75 min and link Lisbon to Madrid by 2034—lower fares, less CO₂. Find out when you can book.
Transportation · EconomyPassengers Get 5-Hour Lisbon–Madrid Trains by 2030, 3-Hour High-Speed by 2034
Portugal and Spain confirm a 5-hour Lisbon–Madrid train for 2030 and a 3-hour fast link by 2034, promising greener travel, day trips and closer business ties.