Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · EconomyAzores Airlines privatization deadline set for September 2026. Jobs protected for 30 months, Icelandair and Binter competing. What this means for your flights.
Transportation · TourismSATA's new Terceira-Madeira route hits 80% occupancy in first month with 90-minute flights. Winter service drops to once weekly—what residents need to know.
Transportation · EconomyApollo's £5.7B easyJet bid faces August 7 deadline. How the takeover battle could reshape flights, fares & tourism from Lisbon, Porto & Faro.
Transportation · EnvironmentPortugal raises diesel biodiesel limit to 10%. Learn how B10 affects your vehicle, costs, and what B7 fuel availability means for older cars.
Immigration · TransportationPortugal airports tighten security after EU audit. Expect longer waits, stricter document checks, and visa scrutiny. Essential 2026 travel info for residents.
Transportation · EconomyNetherlands launches truck tolls July 2026, replacing Eurovignette with GPS per-km charges. Portuguese drivers need OBU compliance or face €400+ fines.
Transportation · EconomyFamilies with 3+ children can claim 50% ISV exemption up to €7,800 when buying 6-seat vehicles in Portugal. Learn eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply.
Transportation · National NewsVasco da Gama Bridge closed 2 hours Friday after 5-vehicle crash with fire. Six treated at Lisbon hospitals. Northbound lanes reopened by evening.
Tourism · TransportationPSP recovers rental car in Sintra with suspicious items including wigs, jerry cans, and tools. Learn about breach-of-trust crimes and what residents should know.