Latest news and stories about noise pollution in Portugal for expats and residents.
The Zero Association criticizes Lisbon's Noise Action Plan as ineffective and proposes a 5.7 euro noise tax per passenger to fund building insulation and mitigate aircraft noise impacts on over 370,000 residents.
A report indicates that over one million residents in Portugal are impacted by high levels of environmental noise pollution.
A lively city does not need to be deafening. Socialising, leisure and mobility can, and indeed should, coexist with the right to rest.
Tuk-tuks continue to be a 'headache' in São Vicente one year after new rules were introduced. Residents of São Vicente complain about the noise and chaos caused by the tourist vehicles.
The environmental association Zero considers the 2024-2029 Noise Action Plan for Lisbon Airport ineffective and regrets that the health of more than 370,000 people continues to be affected by aircraft noise.
It also regrets that the health of more than 370,000 people continues to be affected by aircraft noise.
The 'Less Noise' programme reaches nine Lisbon parishes in May. The capital will receive 5.5 million to soundproof homes against noise from Humberto Delgado Airport.
The “Airport Out, Lisbon Improves” protest, held in front of the Ministry of Infrastructure, criticised the expansion of the air terminal and called for an end to night flights, which cause noise in the surrounding areas.
José Luís Arnault says he appealed the fine because not doing so 'would be admitting guilt' for something he is not responsible for.
Miguel Pinto Luz wants to avoid the problems Lisbon faces with Humberto Delgado Airport, such as noise and traffic. A group will assess the impact of the expansion of Sá Carneiro on the region.
