Transportation · EconomyLisbon Targets 45 Flights an Hour as Airport Overhaul Looms
Lisbon airport upgrade seeks more slots. Learn works may delay flights, raise noise or rents, and what expats need to know. Key dates through 2028.
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Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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Transportation · TourismGround Staff Walkouts Shake Portugal’s Airports, Upending Summer Travel Plans
Portugal airport strike causing cancellations and queues. Learn travel tips, compensation rules and alternative routes to keep your plans on track.
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.
Transportation · EconomyAlentejo–Extremadura River Crossing Aims to Slash Border Drive Times
New Portugal-Spain bridge near Nisa will spare drivers 85 km, speed cross-border trade and boost Alentejo property values. See timeline and impacts.
Transportation · EnvironmentPortugal Unplugs the Red Tape: Tap-and-Go EV Charging for All
Portugal EV charging goes contract-free: bank cards, upfront kWh pricing, faster permits. See what changes by 2026 and how expats benefit, too.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal Relaunches TAP Sale as IAG Eyes Lisbon’s Transatlantic Hub
TAP sale could reshape Lisbon flights, fares and jobs. Learn what IAG’s bid means for expats before offers close in 2026. Stay ahead of the changes.
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.