Travellers Endure 4-Hour Queues at Lisbon Airport as Upgrades Loom
Stuck in 4-hour passport queues at Lisbon Airport? Discover when new e-gates, extra officers and terminal upgrades will finally ease arrivals in Portugal by mid-2026.
Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Stuck in 4-hour passport queues at Lisbon Airport? Discover when new e-gates, extra officers and terminal upgrades will finally ease arrivals in Portugal by mid-2026.
Portugal’s two-year fuel tax discount is being phased out, adding about €0.02/L. Drivers should budget now for rising pump prices through 2026.
Portugal weekend forecast: Saturday showers, yellow sea warnings and a brief cold snap before sunnier spells on Sunday. Plan your December bank-holiday travel accordingly.
After 30 cm of snow, Serra da Estrela’s EN339 to Torre reopens, but freeze-thaw and black ice linger until 14 Dec. Carry chains, follow IPMA alerts, plan ahead.
Starbucks expansion across Portugal brings drive-thru pilot and 20% smaller kiosks in airports and malls, plus richer rewards for commuters—see what’s changing.
Discover how Lisbon’s 2026 budget injects €12M into electric garbage trucks, LED streetlights and 300 permanent jobs, promising cleaner air and quieter streets.
All six students are now identified after a fiery Lisbon crash. Families and experts urge tougher speed limits and youth road safety reforms in Portugal.
Portugal pushes for direct Saudi flights to Porto and Faro, targeting affluent visitors, boosting year-round tourism and shaping Expo 2030 ties. Learn more.
Portugal’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.