Economy · TransportationPortugal Shifts Car Tax to April: Easier for Drivers, Hard on Dealers
From 2027, all IUC car-tax payments in Portugal move to April. Discover how drivers can spread costs and why dealers fear a spring-time cash-flow crunch.
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Immigration · TransportationTravellers Face 3-6 Hour Queues at Lisbon Airport under New EU Checks
Expect 3–6-hour queues at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado as Portugal implements EU Entry/Exit checks. Arrive early, plan ahead and get live PSP updates to avoid major delays.
Immigration · TransportationTravellers Face 3-Hour Queues at Lisbon Airport Amid EU Entry System Glitch
A glitch in the EU Entry/Exit System is triggering 3-hour queues at Lisbon Airport, risking missed connections and tarnishing Portugal’s Christmas travel season.
Environment · TransportationStorm Emília Triggers 353 Emergency Calls in Madeira, No Serious Injuries
Civil protection teams in Madeira handled 353 emergency calls during Storm Emília with no serious injuries. See incident breakdown, safety advice and travel alerts for residents.
Transportation · Environment10-Metre Waves Halt Ferries and Shut Ports Across Portugal’s Coast
10-metre Atlantic swells put six Portuguese coastal districts on orange alert, closing ports and cancelling ferries. See affected areas and safety advice.
Economy · TransportationSintra's €25M Logistics Park to Create 100 Jobs and Improve Infrastructure
Campo Raso Business Park in Sintra opens in 2024 with a €25M, 15,000 m² last-mile hub, 100 jobs, EV chargers and road upgrades to boost local businesses.
Transportation · National News19 December Strike Threatens Transport, Schools and Hospitals Across Portugal
Portugal strike alert: one-day stoppage may hit Fri, Dec 19, halting Lisbon & Porto metros, closing schools, delaying hospital care. Get updates and plan ahead.
Transportation · TourismStorm Grounds Over 100 Madeira Flights: Passenger Guide to Delays & Claims
Over 100 Madeira flights cancelled by fierce Atlantic storm. Learn how to rebook, claim meals & hotels, and stay updated on delays and weather alerts.
Transportation · TourismStorm Emília Grounds Madeira Flights, Stranding Hundreds and Testing Wind Radar
Storm Emília cancelled 200+ flights in Madeira, stranding travellers and testing a new €3.5M wind-shear radar—see key passenger advice before you fly today.