Transport, utilities, and digital services.
Portugal has launched the “Travel to Europe” mobile application, developed by the European border agency Frontex, to streamline entry for non-EU citizens. The app allows travelers to submit data in advance, helping to avoid the long queues seen at border controls (controlo de fronteiras) last year. Non-EU travelers entering the Schengen Area (Espaço Schengen) should download the app to speed up their arrival.
A report by the health regulator highlights that while NHS care coordination has improved, significant challenges remain, including doctor shortages, long wait times, and persistent regional inequalities across local health units.
CP has implemented a bus transfer service for Intercidades trains between Guarda and Abrantes following a month-long disruption on the Beira Baixa line caused by severe weather.
Partial service on the West Line resumes this Monday following severe storm damage, though long-term recovery efforts continue.
Economist Luís Aguiar-Conraria analyzes the potential economic fallout of the Middle East conflict, emphasizing that global recession risks depend heavily on policy responses and the stability of oil transport routes.
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Six weeks after Storm Kristin, students in Vieira de Leiria continue to face significant educational disruptions, with classes held in makeshift locations including containers and a former mortuary chapel due to ongoing infrastructure repairs.
Infraestruturas de Portugal has announced the partial reopening of the Oeste Line between Caldas da Rainha and Louriçal on March 16 following storm damage repairs, while the Beira Baixa Line will implement partial bus replacement services.
A recent report reveals that half of Europeans do not utilize public transport, with Portugal exceeding this average, while countries like Luxembourg, Estonia, and Sweden show the highest usage rates.
The government has allocated 15 million euros for urgent beach restoration following significant coastline damage caused by recent severe weather, with total repair costs estimated at 200 million euros.
Lisbon airport failed to meet 12% of summer slot requests, with officials warning that infrastructure constraints are negatively impacting the national tourism sector.
Infraestruturas de Portugal has announced that the metrobus service in Coimbra is scheduled to extend its operations to Coimbra-B station and Praça da República by mid-August, following strong initial demand.
