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Lisbon City Council and Carris officials assert they have provided comprehensive support to the victims and families affected by the 3 September 2025 Glória funicular derailment, which caused 16 deaths and 24 injuries.
Key events for Thursday include INE transport data, Glintt Global's Q1 earnings, the eRadar defence conference at CCB, and Elon Musk's closing arguments in the OpenAI legal case.
The executive identifies matters that need clarification before the full application is submitted. Furthermore, the President of the CTP says that waiting 12 years is unfeasible for Portuguese tourism.
Autonomous vehicles were one of the topics discussed at the 'Mobility Day by Bolt' conference, which took place this Tuesday in Lisbon, and caused apprehension among TVDE drivers and sector operators present at the Técnico Innovation Center. Questions arose from the room regarding the possible extinction of the profession, a scenario that was acknowledged, albeit in a...
Brazilian airline GOL has expressed its support for the TAP reprivatisation process, hoping for a positive outcome for the Portuguese carrier. Despite a long-standing partnership with Air France-KLM, GOL's commercial vice-president, Mateus Pongeluppi, stated that the company has decided to strengthen its ties with TAP. GOL is currently expanding its international operations, having recently launched its first direct flight between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro, and is exploring further growth opportunities in Portugal despite slot constraints at Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport.
TAP has completed two months of its newest route to Brazil, connecting Lisbon to Curitiba. Carlos Oliveira, the company's director for the Americas, stated that demand is meeting expectations and highlighted the potential for tourism development in the region. TAP, which has been operating in Brazil for 60 years, is also launching a new route to São Luís in October, with plans to increase flight frequency by 2027.
One year after the derailment that left 16 dead, the lawyer for Ana Paula Lopes' family says the insurer's proposal was “inconciliable” and that Carris never apologised.
Trade unionists and colleagues of brake operator André Marques – one of the 16 victims of the Glória funicular derailment a year ago – laid a wreath for him today The post Unions, colleagues lay flowers for funicular brakeman André Marques appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Public Prosecutor's Office states that the inquiry into the derailment of the Glória funicular should be concluded by March of next year.
Colleagues and union members remember their colleague André Marques and call for solutions to prevent another tragedy. A minute of silence was observed. João Ferreira recalls a ceremony “organised by the workers”.
A wreath was laid by STRUP-Fetrans, which organised the tribute to the Carris brakeman.
A look back at the anniversary of the accident involving the Glória funicular in Lisbon.
One year after the tragic accident involving the funicular, the victims' families continue to demand answers, effective support, and a swift determination of responsibilities.
One year has passed since the Glória funicular derailed in Lisbon, an accident that resulted in 16 deaths and 24 injuries. While the insurer Fidelidade has already paid 2.3 million euros in costs and compensation, investigations by the Public Prosecutor's Office and the GPIAAF are ongoing, with final reports expected by early 2027. Meanwhile, the city council and Carris have unveiled plans for a new, modernised system for the funicular, expected to be operational by 2029, and a memorial to the victims has been inaugurated at Largo da Oliveirinha.
The Attorney General's Office revealed this Wednesday that the case opened by the Public Prosecution Service regarding the derailment of the Glória funicular in Lisbon, which resulted in 16 deaths, is still awaiting the conclusion of tests and expert reports. The investigation is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.
The Portuguese Insurance Association (APS) will hold the course 'Traumatology in bicycle and e-scooter accidents' in Lisbon on September 17th, from 09:20 to 12:30. This is the sixth course in the 'Motor Insurance: Trends and Emerging Risks' training cycle. This training aims to present the evolution of...
The vice-president of Lisbon City Council stated today that the municipality and the municipal company Carris “have done everything, everything, everything” to support the victims and their families following the accident involving the Glória funicular.
Martifer has won a contract for the expansion of Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, which includes metal structure, roofing, and facade works. According to the first-half financial report published this Wednesday by the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM), the contract was awarded to Martifer Metallic Constructions, covering the apron area.
The enormous complexity of the technical assessments justifies the delay in delivery. Also in this edition, the Government will increase the discount on the Tax on Petroleum Products next week.
The GPIAAF recommended six “organisational, procedural and auditing measures” to be applied to funiculars, lifts and elevators in Lisbon. An operations manual was also drafted.
Lisbon Airport accounted for 49.4% of the total, corresponding to 17.4 million passengers and a year-on-year growth of 1.3%.
A comprehensive guide to parking incentives for fully electric vehicles (BEVs) across Portugal. It details the 'Green Badge' system in Lisbon (EMEL), municipal variations in cities like Almada, Porto, and Cascais, and the specific rules regarding public charging stations, including the requirement to be actively charging to avoid fines and the potential for 'overstay' fees.
There is a daily routine on the 25 de Abril Bridge to ensure it remains safe. Every month, the entire structure is inspected from end to end. Fewer than 30 people have access to the interior, the footings, and the top of the pillars.
The aircraft were participating in firefighting efforts in Athens. Additionally, Iran guarantees that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to the 'pre-war situation'.
If the partnership between the Order of Architects and ANA bears fruit, it is not just the Lisbon airport taking shape, but the way of thinking about major national projects that is changing.
ANA | VINCI Airports confirmed to Lusa the submission of the final Environmental Impact Study report for the new Luís de Camões airport to the Portuguese Environment Agency.
Government demands maintenance of the Lisbon hub and strategic routes.
Air France-KLM's binding proposal for the privatisation of TAP includes an alliance with Delta Air Lines for North Atlantic routes and the establishment of a new aeronautical maintenance facility in Portugal. The group plans to leverage TAP's existing maintenance expertise while integrating digital and AI technologies. If selected, the group intends to make Lisbon its primary hub in Southern Europe, while maintaining TAP's brand, management, and headquarters in Portugal. The proposal also highlights the strategic value of TAP's leadership in Brazilian routes and promises long-term growth across Portuguese cities.
Nicolas Notebaert, CEO of Vinci Concessions and president of Vinci Airports, the French company that owns ANA, attended the event promoted by the concessionaire and the Government this week regarding the new airport. He left a remark that helps put the upcoming project into perspective: “there is no project...
