The parish of Guimarães where children vote
In one of the three polling stations run by the Union of Parishes of Oliveira, children vote on the transport they use to get to school, on school meals and on sport — or even on superheroes.
Without public transport, the housing-access crisis will continue
Patrícia Barão, the new head of the largest association of estate agents, praises the Government's measures but says they were “poorly communicated”. She calls for changes to the law to give landlords more “confidence”.
High-speed rail: Barreiro is not a periphery, it's strategy
Locating a high-speed rail station in Barreiro should be viewed not as a political concession but as a strategic, evidence-led decision in national spatial planning. A station there would strengthen public transport links across the Tagus, rebalance regional development, integrate the south bank into the Alta Velocidade network and deliver long‑term economic and mobility benefits that align with coherent infrastructure and urban‑planning objectives.
New airport. ANA submitted an environmental report to the Government
The concessionaire bidding for the Luís de Camões airport in Alcochete presented the study carried out by more than 60 specialised technicians on the infrastructure required for the construction.
Gouveia e Melo has no regrets about his campaign style and says he was the only one to put his finger on the sore spot
The presidential candidate spoke to journalists on a train journey between Cascais and Cais do Sodré in Lisbon — a route he says he used to take every day when he was young.
Gouveia e Melo believes he will board the second-round train 'in the front carriage'
Henrique Gouveia e Melo is campaigning on what he called the 'train of hope', between Cascais and Cais do Sodré — the route the candidate used to take daily when he was young.
Évora–Spain border railway ready, but trains only from the end of the year, says the Government
The Minister of Infrastructure today declared the work on the railway line between Évora and the border with Spain complete, but revealed that trains will only start running at the end of the year or in early 2027.
Pinto Luz visits railway project now six years behind schedule
Completion of the Évora–Elvas line has been slipping and has already seen three launch events and two government visits.
Azores deficit soars on the back of SATA; Madeira with lowest debt since 2019
The Azores ended 2024 in a less favourable economic position than the previous year, and the main reason is the inclusion of SATA Air Açores and Sata Aerodrome Management within the budgetary perimeter, the Public Finance Council (CFP) says in a report presented on Thursday. The debt stock of the Autonomous Region of the Azores ...
PSP schedule ‘protest rally’ at Lisbon Airport
No matter what the improvements of border controls at Lisbon Airport, January 29 looks like being a ‘bad day’ for passengers to pick for any journeys: ASPP/ PSP – the The post PSP schedule ‘protest rally’ at Lisbon Airport appeared first on Portugal Resident.
2h. Government to assess expansion of Porto Airport
The working group is expected to meet to assess whether an expansion of Porto Airport could have a positive impact on the region. Also, a new poll places Seguro and Ventura in the second round.
Catarina recalls the 'geringonça': 'I've already proved I can do it'
The former leader of BE (Left Bloc) recalled that the 'geringonça' lowered tuition fees and cut transport prices. Catarina says she did “all of that against the right and against Seguro's collaboration with Passos”.
Carlos Humberto Carvalho heads Lisbon Metropolitan Transport
Carlos Humberto Carvalho has been appointed to lead Transportes Metropolitanos de Lisboa (Lisbon Metropolitan Transport).
Government forms working group on Porto airport expansion
The government has announced plans to set up a working group to study and advance an expansion of Porto Airport, initiating a formal review stage rather than immediate construction. Multiple outlets say the move is an early step to progress capacity planning and regulatory permissions; detailed proposals and timelines were not published. Porto travellers and residents should expect a period of public consultation and planning notices — construction and route changes could follow later, so watch local council announcements and airport communications.
Electric vehicles: €20 million grant scheme running until March
Anyone who buys a light passenger car costing up to €38,500 can receive up to €5,000 in support. For bicycles, support ranges from €500 to €1,500.
Guimarães wants a link to Taipas via metrobus during the current municipal term
The Infrastructure Minister says the Government is studying a financing model. The local council will start a preliminary study next week and wants to take control of the EN-101 to speed up delivery.
Minister of Infrastructure says APA's decision to reject changes proposed by TGV consortium is final
Miguel Pinto Luz was asked about the current status of this process and whether the consortium has already accepted the initial project.
CGTP marches in Lisbon against labour package
Under the slogan “demand the withdrawal of the labour package”, the demonstration set off at 14:55 from Luís de Camões Square and finishes at the Assembly of the Republic in Lisbon.
Abrantes: €2.2 million for removal of level crossing on EN 118
In the historic centre of Abrantes the removal of the level crossing in Coalhos is proceeding, in the Rossio ao Sul do Tejo area on the Linha da Beira Baixa. Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) has announced the work is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year.
CP and IP play the blame game over the non‑resumption of trains to Alcântara‑Terra at weekends
When questioned by Vizinhos de Lisboa about the absence of rail service on the Linha da Cintura to that part of the city, CP points the finger at IP, and IP passes the responsibility back to CP.
One-hour CGTP demonstration this Tuesday to demand withdrawal of the labour package
The CGTP is holding a one-hour protest this Tuesday to demand the withdrawal of the government's labour package.
TAP. New buyer expected to be chosen by the summer
Pinto Luz says the Government had a different understanding of the deal, since it “ideologically believes” in a total divestment; even so, he sees a 49.9% privatisation as increasing the company's value.
Carlos Humberto Carvalho elected president of Lisbon Metropolitan Transport
Carlos Humberto Carvalho has been elected president of Lisbon Metropolitan Transport (Transportes Metropolitanos de Lisboa), assuming leadership of the body responsible for coordinating metropolitan public transport in the Lisbon region.
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