Transportation · EconomyPortugal May Force Ryanair to Reveal All Fees Upfront
Portugal’s competition watchdog may require Ryanair to list all add-on fees upfront, mirroring Italy’s recent ruling. Learn how this could affect your ticket price.
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Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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Immigration · TransportationLisbon Airport Adds 24 GNR Officers, Pauses Biometric Checks to Cut Waits
Starting 6 Jan, Lisbon Airport adds 24 GNR border officers and pauses EU biometric Entry/Exit checks for 3 months; expands e-gates to shorten passport queues.
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.
Environment · TransportationPortugal Under Yellow Alert: Freezing Nights, Storm Surges and Gusty Winds Ahead
Yellow alert in Portugal: sub-zero dawns, torrential rain, gale-force winds and 4 m swells in eight districts. Secure balconies, clear drains, add travel time.
Environment · TransportationMadeira Reels After Storm Francis: 112 Emergencies and Ongoing Alerts
Storm Francis battered Madeira, causing 112 emergencies from fallen trees, power cuts and landslides. Stay alert with weather updates and safety tips.
Politics · TransportationMadeira Councillor Suspends Duties After Drunk-Driving Crash Injures Tourist
CDS-PP councillor in Funchal steps aside after a 1.6 g/L drunk-driving crash that injured a tourist. Learn how to report incidents and claim damages in Portugal.
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.