Cascais wants to offer free train travel to residents, workers and students

River transport links between Lisbon and the south bank operating without disruption

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.

PCP: Government turns youth into 'a living hell'

The secretary-general of the PCP argued, during a session with students in Lisbon, that labour and housing reforms are worsening precariousness for young people and called for mobilisation against the executive.

Prime Minister returns to Parliament for fortnightly debate with hot topics on the agenda

Luís Montenegro is expected to be confronted by opposition parties regarding the state of negotiations currently reviewing labour law. A social dialogue meeting is scheduled for tomorrow.

Montenegro in parliament for debate on labour laws, inflation and journalists

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro returns to parliament this Wednesday for a fortnightly debate where the opposition is expected to raise issues including labour law reform, the international economic climate, inflation, and the government's relationship with journalists. The debate will cover topics such as the PS party's concerns over a government contract with NewsWhip, which they fear may be used to monitor journalists, as well as ongoing disputes regarding the cost of living and the government's progress on labour legislation, which is nearing a final decision despite resistance from some social partners.

PCP accuses Government of blackmail regarding labour law and asks it to "accept and learn from the defeat"

Paulo Raimundo commented on the progress of negotiations within the social concertation regarding the revision of the labour law.

General strike at EGEAC: "Five years of losing purchasing power"

The union representing workers at Lisbon's municipal cultural company rejects the 56-euro increase imposed unilaterally and demands 15% or a minimum of 150 euros.

EGEAC Lisboa Cultura workers call for a general strike on 24 April

Workers are protesting for “decent wages, respect for the Company Agreement, and the appreciation of public culture.”

José Manuel Pureza pressures Seguro: "Labour law is the litmus test for the President of the Republic"

The Left Bloc held its National Board meeting in Lisbon, where coordinator José Manuel Pureza criticised the government's labour reform and its approach to the UGT. The party is pressuring the President of the Republic to reject the legislation, framing it as a 'litmus test' for his presidency. The meeting also saw the approval of a document condemning the Trump administration's foreign policy, demanding that the Portuguese government refuse to align with US plans and prohibit the use of the Lajes Air Base for potential aggression against Iran. Furthermore, the Bloc outlined its priorities, including regulating the prices of fuel, gas, and essential food items, implementing a tax on windfall profits for energy and banking sectors, and opposing constitutional revision. Pureza also criticised the PS for its recent stance on 'golden visas' and highlighted the party's commitment to resisting the government's labour policies.

Fuel price hikes cause 1,500 ride-hailing vehicles to stop operating in Lisbon and Porto this month

In March, 1,500 combustion-engine vehicles stopped operating in Lisbon and Porto because platforms like Bolt and Uber failed to adjust fares to rising fuel costs, according to the Portuguese Association of Unmarked Car Transporters (APTAD). The association reports that the trend is accelerating, particularly among the 57% of the fleet running on combustion engines, and criticises the platforms for their inaction and failure to respond to open letters regarding support measures. APTAD argues that the current legal framework is flawed, allowing platforms to set prices unilaterally without accounting for real operating costs, and has proposed legislative changes to introduce minimum fares and occupancy rates to protect drivers' incomes.

Fuel price hike causes 1,500 ride-hailing vehicles to stop in Lisbon and Porto this month

The association states that the stoppage is not more noticeable only due to the fleet of electric vehicles, which continues to operate.