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The Lisbon Metro (Metropolitano de Lisboa) will suspend service on the Green Line between Rossio and Cais do Sodré from May 2 to May 5. The closure is required for construction work related to the new circular line project, with normal operations expected to resume on May 6.
A 24-hour strike by Lisbon Metro workers scheduled for this Tuesday has been cancelled. Unions confirmed that an agreement was reached with the company board, securing commitments for staff reinforcement and new rules for shift swaps between workers.
Long queues have returned to Lisbon Airport's departures area, extending as far as the Duty Free section, marking a resurgence of congestion issues.
The right to strike must be balanced against the public's right to freedom of movement, ensuring that labour disputes do not completely paralyze urban infrastructure.
Lisbon Metro workers have initiated a two-day strike, with no minimum services mandated by the Arbitration Court, resulting in a complete shutdown of the network.
The Lisbon Metro has announced preventive measures in response to forecasted bad weather, which may lead to delays in the opening of the Blue and Green lines on Saturday. These measures include the installation of protective barriers at critical access points and the temporary closure of access to six stations.
The arrival of Depression Marta is expected to bring heavy rain to Lisbon and Setúbal, with the most concerning period being between morning and early afternoon. Areas already facing complications may experience the worst impacts as this is the third depression to hit the region in a short span of time.
PSD MP Miguel Guimarães welcomed the announcement to purchase 245 ambulances, saying it will allow INEM to increase its response capacity across multiple locations, notably Greater Lisbon and Setúbal. Analytically, the investment should improve coverage and potentially reduce response times in high-demand areas, but its effectiveness will depend on deployment strategy, crew availability and integration with existing emergency services. Close monitoring of allocation and operational metrics will be required to ensure the intended gains in emergency healthcare delivery are realised.
Benfica members approved the “Benfica District” project at an extraordinary General Assembly, with 59.24% voting in favour. The development — a campaign pledge of re-elected president Rui Costa — aims to transform the area around the Estádio da Luz, increase stadium capacity and will have material implications for the club's revenue streams, the local property market and urban infrastructure planning.
Lines 1 and 2 were suspended while lines 3 and 4 remained operational.
The funicular connecting Mouraria and Graça in Lisbon is back in service. It was out of operation for nearly eight months, while other city elevators are still being evaluated. Residents and workers regain an alternative to the staircase, which is described as having a 'heavy atmosphere'.
Couple identified by the PSP in the Penha de França area, Lisbon. The victim of the theft was an Italian woman.
The Graça funicular in Lisbon is now running up and down again. It resumed operations after a suspension of almost eight months, though the schedule does not please everyone.
Almost eight months later, the elevator connecting Mouraria to Graça is back in operation. Residents and tourists say the reopening is positive for everyone. Safety is not a concern for passengers.
River transport services between the south bank of the Tagus and Lisbon are operating normally this Thursday, April 30, without disruption after the union cancelled a workers' plenary session scheduled for the afternoon, Transtejo Soflusa announced. The company had previously warned of potential constraints on regular services between 14:30 and 17:30 at the Cais do Sodré river station due to the meeting. The FECTRANS union federation continues to argue that the company's salary increase proposal, based on government guidelines for state-owned enterprises, is insufficient given the rising cost of living.
Traffic was completely blocked in that area, but one lane has since reopened. Also in this news bulletin, the first trip of the Graça funicular.
The Graça funicular in Lisbon will resume service on Thursday and will operate daily between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Carris announced this Wednesday.
The equipment was closed about seven months ago, following the accident involving the Glória elevator.
Suspended since the accident involving the Glória funicular, the Graça funicular will operate every day between 09:00 and 17:00, Carris announced this Wednesday. Operating hours will be extended in the coming weeks.
TVDE drivers and operators are protesting this Wednesday, the 29th, in Lisbon, demanding urgent fare increases, the exclusion of taxis from the TVDE regulatory framework, and fuel price support. The protest, which involves a gathering at Campo Pequeno followed by visits to the headquarters of Bolt and Uber, coincides with the ongoing review of the sector's legislation. Additionally, a separate group of delivery and ride-hailing workers has announced a 24-hour strike today.
The Bike Bus Summit brings together families, activists, and decision-makers from over nine countries this week in the capital, which leads the movement with 36 schools and 500 children cycling together.
The new president of Lisbon Metro, Cristina Vaz Tomé, criticised the company's previous management and stated that it only remains operational due to state funding. Speaking at an innovation conference, she highlighted issues such as long-standing broken escalators and the lack of competition, which she claims leads to stagnation. She emphasised the need to improve financial results and noted that the company is developing a new signalling system to allow for driverless trains. The event also featured insights from business leaders Paulo Pereira da Silva of Renova and Luís Abrantes of Movecho regarding the role of innovation in their respective industries.
The works aim to prepare the future Circular line, the cost of which has already risen from 210 to 331 million euros, with completion scheduled for the second quarter of 2026.
The opposition criticised management choices, and the executive did not respond to questions regarding the EGEAC workers' protest.
The operation of this equipment has been suspended since the derailment of the Glória elevator, which injured 16 people.
Carris, the operator of the Graça funicular in Lisbon, announced that the service is expected to resume on April 30th, following a seven-month suspension triggered by the Glória elevator accident. The reopening remains subject to final safety documentation and authorisation from the Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT). Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas confirmed the target date, noting that the city's historic lifts are undergoing rigorous safety inspections to meet national and European standards.
