Politics · TransportationSmoky Brake Halts President’s Limo, Exposes Portugal’s Fleet Shift
Smoke from Portugal’s presidential limo spotlights leased fleets and upcoming EV incentives—tips that could guide newcomers on cars, taxes, charging.
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Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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Transportation · EnvironmentGas Cars Face Ouster as Central Lisbon Reimagines Its Streets
Lisbon car ban could cut 40k vehicles daily, curb emissions and reshape Baixa living. See who can still drive and how expats should prepare.
TransportationLisbon Ground Crew Walkout Wipes 36 Flights, Frustrating Expats
Lisbon airport strike disrupts summer trips. Learn EU261 claims, backup routes, and tips before you head to Humberto Delgado.
Transportation · EconomyPorto to Galicia in Under an Hour as High-Speed Rail Deal Signed
Funding secured for Porto-Galicia high-speed train. Discover how the 50-minute link will transform commuting, property and escapes for expats.
Transportation · EconomyGround Crew Standoff as Union Sues TAP and Menzies, Delays Loom
Rolling August strikes may delay Lisbon, Porto and Faro flights. Learn how TAP and Menzies’ legal battle over strike-breaking could affect your trip.
Transportation · National NewsEmergency Landing in Lisbon: Passenger's Bomb 'Joke' Grounds Azores Flight, Suspect Faces 8-Year Sentence
Spanish tourist's bomb joke forced a Lisbon landing. Learn Portugal's penalties, costs and travel impacts if false alarms hit your flight today.
Transportation · National NewsPortugal’s Roads Claim Fewer Lives Even as Crashes Rise
Road deaths in Portugal fell to 157 in H1-2025, while crashes rose. Map risk spots, new speed cameras and advice for drivers new to Portugal.
Economy · TransportationPortugal’s Auto Plants Cool, Then Rebound: What Expats Should Watch
Portugal car production slipped slightly in H1 2025. Learn how factory shifts could affect expat jobs, housing demand and investment prospects.
Transportation · Economy75-Minute Ride Ahead as EU Funds Lisbon-Porto High-Speed Rail
EU's €875M loan launches Lisbon-Porto high-speed rail, cutting travel to 75 min by 2029. Track the project's impact on housing and commutes.