Latest news and stories about government policy in infrastructure in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
The President of the Republic receives the Prime Minister for their first weekly audience in Belém. Parliament discusses bills from the PSD, CDS-PP, PAN, and Chega parties regarding amendments to the legal framework for ride-hailing services (TVDE).
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The party has submitted a bill to parliament to prevent “conflicts of interest,” in the context of the dispute between FlixBus and Rede Nacional de Expressos regarding the Sete Rios concession.
The establishment of the future airport further west would also allow for the concentration of infrastructure on public land currently designated for military and aviation uses, say the signatories.
The environmental association considers the intervention to be “strategic for decarbonising transport and reorganising mobility.”
Carlos Moedas stated that “more than 50%” of the provisional damages recorded are related to infrastructure, with also losses in school equipment.
Moedas addresses questions or concerns by 'calling' families to speak with him, assuring that the Municipal Chamber will support them, although the responsibility lies with the Metro, the mayor reminds.
Landslide due to bad weather continues to necessitate the relocation of residents.
The Lisbon City Council is currently undertaking work to stabilize the slope in the Graça area after a landslide caused by bad weather, which continues to necessitate the relocation of residents, revealed the councillor for Works. Joana Baptista stated that they are already on site conducting topographic surveys and geological tests, and moving forward with a design/construction procedure for slope stabilization and water drainage. The councillor spoke during a meeting of the Lisbon Municipal Assembly, addressing questions from PEV and BE deputies regarding the landslide and the preventive evacuation of buildings. On February 10, a landslide was recorded in the Graça parish, leading to the evacuation of seven people from three buildings on Rua Damasceno Monteiro as a precautionary measure. According to Joana Baptista, the slope in question is between Rua Damasceno Monteiro and Travessa Terras do Monte, which has a significant area and has previously been addressed by the Lisbon City Council in 2010 and 2017 for consolidation and stabilization. Due to recent adverse weather conditions, another landslide occurred in an area that had not yet been intervened. All residents have been duly informed, and those who were relocated will have to remain so, as the houses still do not meet safety conditions. The outdoor areas of Rua Damasceno Monteiro will also remain closed for now. A major project is underway for the coming months. In this context, BE presented a recommendation for the council to take immediate measures for slope stabilization and containment, which was approved with votes against from IL and CDS-PP. Regarding the impacts of bad weather in the city, Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas stated that damage assessments are still being conducted but expects to present this information on Thursday, estimating damages in the millions of euros and emphasizing that the central government must respond. Moedas noted that recent storms caused over 2,000 incidents in the city, highlighting the need to intervene in over 200 streets to fill potholes and emphasizing the General Plan of Lisbon to minimize flood risks. The PS inquired about urban hygiene reforms, as the council plans to extend inter-administrative contracts until December 31, 2026, despite Moedas' management considering the delegation of powers to parish councils as the source of problems. The PSD mayor responded that a transition period is necessary, stating that from 2025, waste collection around eco-islands will be ensured by the City Council. The municipal group of IL questioned the Lisbon Without Wires programme, aimed at removing dead cables from facades and poles, with Urbanism councillor Vasco Moreira Rato revealing that 330 buildings have been intervened and about 37 kilometres of cables removed, with work continuing in the Baixa area and other neighbourhoods throughout the year.
The article discusses ongoing construction work by the Câmara de Lisboa following a landslide in the Graça neighborhood. It highlights the city's response to the incident and the measures being taken to address the situation. The article is part of a broader news context, including various updates on social issues and political developments in Portugal.
The planned Luís de Camões airport is situated on flood-prone land along the Tagus River, raising concerns about its viability and safety. The site is the most expensive option, potentially costing the state between 25 billion and 35 billion euros. Recent storms have highlighted the risks associated with this location, prompting experts like Paulino Pereira to suggest relocating the airport to safer areas such as Rio Frio, Montijo, or Alcochete. Engineering solutions to mitigate flooding risks would require significant earth movement, making the project even more costly and complicating access routes, which are also vulnerable to flooding.
The government is set to move forward with CP's international tender for 12 high-speed trains, expected to be finalized this year. The arrival of these trains is projected for 2032, enabling the launch of high-speed service on the Porto-Lisbon route in the same year.
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.
Among the reasons identified for this situation, the TCE highlights that the plan does not cover a wide geographical area.
The Minister of Infrastructure and Housing rejected on Thursday the accusations made the previous day by Ryanair’s CEO that the Government was limiting the growth of Humberto Delgado Airport to protect TAP. 'We do not appreciate intimidation nor untruths,' Miguel Pinto Luz says in a LinkedIn post, where it is stated that 'Lisbon does not ...'
The chief executive said the Government is “obsessed with protecting and looking after TAP”, adding that only after the airline's privatisation will it be possible to free up capacity.
The Ryanair CEO accused the Government of limiting the capacity growth of Humberto Delgado Airport to protect TAP during the privatisation. Michael O’Leary also confirmed that the airline will stop flying to the Azores from the end of March, blaming the European Union's environmental taxes. The Government "is protecting ...
The capital will receive more than five million euros to tackle noise from Lisbon Airport. Priority will be given to investment in private homes intended for use as permanent residences.
After the Government opened the door to the sub-concession of Lisbon and Porto's urban lines, the mayor of Cascais says he wants to take over management of the line, together with Oeiras and Lisbon, and make train travel within the municipality free.
Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) will deliver to the Government “in the coming days” a proposed management model for the three Tagus crossings. If approved, the proposal will move to a concession tender covering the two existing bridges and the planned Third Tagus Crossing (TTT), signalling a move towards outsourced management that could affect tolling, maintenance responsibilities and wider transport policy. Key details on timeline, contract structure and public‑private risk allocation remain to be confirmed.
The government marked the signing of cooperation protocols to implement the 'Less Noise' Programme, approved by the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of 16 March 2025.
Emanuel Costa is now a member of the AML executive committee.
Maria Helena Campos was appointed deputy in the office of the Secretary of State for Mobility one day after leaving the metro operator's board.
After three dogs were electrocuted, the city council announced in December that it would audit the city's lamps and luminaires. Since then there have been no developments in the process and the PCP is questioning the council.
