Transportation · National News23 Dead and 559 Arrested in Portugal’s New Year Road Blitz
New Year DUI blitz left 23 dead and 559 drivers arrested on Portuguese roads. Discover full stats and tips on road safety in Portugal for safer travel.
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Transportation · Politics13 Lives Lost and 470 Arrests in Portugal’s New Year Drink-Drive Blitz
Over six New-Year days in Portugal, drink-driving left 13 dead and led to 470 arrests. Learn what lower BAC limits and tougher penalties could mean for motorists in 2026.
Transportation · ImmigrationLisbon Airport Enlists GNR Troops, Freezes Biometric Scans to Cut Queues
Lisbon Airport pauses biometric checks and adds 24 GNR agents at passport control, aiming to slash queues by 30% to under 30 minutes for arriving passengers.
Transportation · National NewsGNR New Year Road-Safety Blitz Snares 151 Drivers across Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve
Portugal’s GNR detained 151 drivers during a New Year road-safety blitz in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve. See the offences and what motorists can expect next.
Transportation · PoliticsAlmada Drivers Rally to Scrap Costly Toll Gantry
Almada drivers face €500/yr toll at the Quinta da Queimada gantry. Over 2,400 have signed a petition aiming to force MPs to scrap this hidden tax.
Environment · TransportationStorm Francis lashes Madeira with floods, gales and ferry cancellations
Storm Francis lashes Madeira with gale-force winds, flooding and ferry cancellations until Saturday evening. Check safety tips and live travel alerts now.
Environment · TransportationWeekend Alert: Showers, Gale Winds and Frosty Nights in Portugal
Portugal braces for drenching rain, gale-force winds and sub-zero nights this weekend. Check IPMA alerts, highway safety tips and updates before heading out.
Transportation · ImmigrationManual Passport Checks Return at Lisbon Airport — Expect Delays, 4-Hour Layovers
Lisbon Airport has reverted to manual passport checks until March, causing queues. Budget a 4-hour layover and monitor PSP & GNR updates for Easter travel.
Economy · TransportationCTT Ends Registered Parcel Service Abroad: What Portugal Senders Need to Know
CTT aligns with new UPU rules: registered international mail now documents only. See updated prices, CTT or courier options and tips for shipping goods abroad.