Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · National NewsPortugal cops make 4,300+ drink-driving arrests in 10 months. Discover how a new 0.2 g/L BAC limit and tougher checks could affect driving nationwide.
Transportation · EconomyLufthansa, Air France-KLM and IAG bid for 44.9% of TAP Air Portugal, pledging to keep Lisboa hub routes and jobs—discover what the sale means for travellers.
Politics · TransportationPortuguese parliament grills €3B TAP privatisation, a move that could reshape Lisbon and Porto flights, save jobs and decide if the airline stays firmly Portuguese-owned.
Transportation · EconomySee how Portugal’s new high-speed rail will cut Porto-Lisbon trips to 75 min and link Lisbon to Madrid by 2034—lower fares, less CO₂. Find out when you can book.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal and Spain confirm a 5-hour Lisbon–Madrid train for 2030 and a 3-hour fast link by 2034, promising greener travel, day trips and closer business ties.
Politics · TransportationLisbon and Porto mayors urge Portugal’s government to convene a summit and unlock funding for high-speed rail, metro projects and affordable housing by 2025.
Economy · TransportationExplore how rising commute costs, slow permits and modular construction are reshaping Lisbon’s housing market, budget pressures and family choices in 2025.
Transportation · TourismeasyJet adds Liverpool-Lisbon and Glasgow-Lisbon flights in spring 2026. Expect sub-€40 fares, extra seats—and even tighter crowds at Lisbon airport for Portugal residents and visitors alike.
Transportation · EconomyLufthansa formalizes 44.9% bid for TAP, pledging 1,000 jobs at Santa Maria da Feira maintenance hub and swifter Lisbon connections; government review underway.