Economy · TransportationFuel Costs Set to Slip in Portugal, but Tax Clouds Loom
Forecasts show Portugal fuel prices falling 0.5–2c next week; learn how taxes, crude and biofuel markets might reverse the relief for motorists soon.
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Transportation · TourismLisbon–Los Angeles Nonstop Goes Permanent, Ending Winter Layovers
Three weekly Lisbon–LA nonstops stay all year. Skip East-Coast layovers for faster business trips, family visits, cargo moves. Book ahead.
Transportation · TourismSummer Lane Closures Threaten Slow Drives on Algarve Coast
Algarve roadworks on EN125 cut lanes near Olhão till Aug, adding 20-min delays. Learn toll detours, speed limits and alert tools before you drive.
Transportation · EconomyGovernment Reopens TAP Airline to Private Capital, but Keeps Its Hands on the Controls
Follow the TAP Air Portugal sale and see how new private investors could reshape fares, routes and Lisbon’s hub. Key dates and what it means for you.
Environment · TransportationSolar Rooftops at Aveiro Port Promise Cheaper, Cleaner Cargo
Aveiro Port solar rooftops will cover 80% of its power, trimming freight rates and carbon output—plus EU funding tips for your own panels at home.
Transportation · TourismLisbon’s Fake Tuk-Tuk Problem As Police Seize 18 Vehicles with Fake Plates
Lisbon tuk-tuk crackdown nets 18 vehicles with cloned plates. Learn legal ride tips and what new enforcement means for city traffic and expat travel.
TransportationAlarms Are Sounded on Ageing Fertagus Train Fleet & Constant Delays
Ageing Fertagus trains cause delays, packed carriages and rising commuter fury on the Lisbon–Setúbal line. Learn what fixes may come and how to prepare.
Transportation · EconomyLisbon Metro Hits Record Ridership as Free Youth Travel and New Lines Transform Commutes
Lisbon Metro sets record ridership as free under-23 passes and the new Circular Line reshape commutes. See what expats should expect in 2025.
TransportationEU Fixes Airplane's Minimum Size of the Free Cabin Bag
New EU Standard Hand Luggage rules shrink free cabin bag size to 40×30×15 cm. Some Airlines have increased or changed their sizes, find out more here.