Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Immigration · TransportationLisbon Airport suspends EU biometric checks and deploys GNR officers, aiming to slash passport queues from 7–9 hours to under 90 minutes during winter travel.
Transportation · National NewsPSP logs 106 holiday crashes across Portugal in 24h—2 serious, 38 minor injuries. Police boost patrols; arrive safely: slow down, skip drinks, stash the phone.
Transportation · National NewsPre-New Year weekend traffic in Portugal saw 106 crashes, 40 injuries and zero deaths. Learn the police measures in place and how to keep your holiday trip safe.
Transportation · EconomyAfter a week of delays at Porto de Leixões in northern Portugal, manual fixes cleared 800+ containers; Madeira, Azores and mainland exports are all back on track for the festive season.
Sports · TransportationPlan your Sunday in Porto: the São Silvestre run shuts central streets 09:00-22:00. Metro boosts frequency and CP offers €3 return tickets—check routes before you travel.
Environment · TransportationDry skies for Portugal’s New Year’s Eve, but brace for sub-zero valleys, coastal highs of 10–15 °C, morning fog and yellow cold alerts — drive home safely.
Transportation · National NewsPortugal’s road-safety blitz logged 12 deaths, 3,000 injuries and 433 drunk-driving arrests in one week. Checkpoints run until 4 Jan 2026—choose a sober ride.
Transportation · National NewsOver Christmas and New Year, Portugal’s GNR and PSP arrested 453 motorists for drunk driving, leaving 12 dead; discover checkpoints, fines and safety tips now.
Transportation · EconomyÍlhavo drivers face a 4-km detour after Vista Alegre Bridge closes. Council weighs €1M repair vs €3M rebuild; public consultation opens in January in Portugal.