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'Less Noise' programme should have started in September, but the signing of the protocols for its implementation was only formalised last Thursday.
The government announced €10 million to improve the soundproofing of homes affected by noise from Humberto Delgado Airport.
Home News Lisbon receives money to alleviate airport noise Lisbon receives money to alleviate airport noise The municipalities of Lisbon and Loures will receive the largest share of the €10 million announced by the government to improve soundproofing in homes affected by noise from Humberto Delga
The Government announced €10 million to improve the soundproofing of homes near the airport, an amount that the group of nearby residents called “late” and “insufficient”.
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.
The Inspectorate-General for the Environment fined the concessionaire of Lisbon Airport for failing to meet obligations to soundproof homes affected by noise. Amid fines and delays, the Government launched a programme to curb the airport's impact on the populations of the affected municipalities.
