Transportation · ImmigrationPortugal’s IUC Tax Explained for Expats Ahead of 2026 Shake-Up
Learn how Portugal’s car tax (IUC) works, who pays, upcoming 2026 deadline changes, exemptions for EVs and classics. Avoid fines—read our quick guide.
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Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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Environment · TransportationBlazes Block Three Scenic Highways, Upending Inland Portugal Trips
Find detours after central Portugal's EN 323, 330 and 226 closures. Tips for tourists and expats to avoid fines and delays during wildfire season.
Transportation · TourismLisbon Accord Scraps August Airport Strikes, Easing Portugal Travel
Ground staff deal ends planned August walkouts at Lisbon, Porto, Faro and Madeira airports. Normal schedules return; minor baggage delays possible.
Economy · TransportationCranes on Pause: Sines Dockworkers Stall Portugal's Supply Chain
Sines Port strike stalls cranes, delaying parcels and supplies. See how expats and importers can manage longer lead times across Portugal.
TransportationRyanair Barcelona-Porto Flight Lands Safely After Pilot Briefly Faints
Ryanair pilot faints mid-air on Barcelona–Porto route. Discover how Portuguese aviation safeguards keep passengers safe and what happens next.
Transportation · EconomySeven crossings out, five viaducts in as Santarém reconnects travel
Seven rail crossings in Santarém will be replaced by viaducts, cutting delays and boosting safety for residents and commuters. Follow timeline.
Transportation · EnvironmentLisbon slaps airlines with record fines, signals tougher overnight curfew
Lisbon airport ups night-flight penalties to €2M and eyes a 01:00-05:00 ban. Discover how the new curfew could reshape travel and quieten city nights.
Economy · TransportationSmall Break at the Pump: Portugal Fuel Costs Dip This Week
Portugal fuel prices slip as tax relief and cheaper Brent kick in. Save up to €1.50 on a 50-litre fill. Check low-cost pumps now.
Transportation · EnvironmentUnderground Breakthrough: How Porto’s Twin Metro Lines Will Shrink Commutes
Porto metro expansion rolls out Pink and Rubi lines by 2026, cutting Douro commutes and linking Boavista to Gaia. Night works begin soon—stay informed.