Latest news and stories about travel safety in Portugal for expats and residents.
The World Health Organization (Organização Mundial da Saúde or OMS) has recommended a 42-day quarantine for passengers from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak. While the recommendation includes active monitoring, the decision to implement these measures remains at the discretion of individual countries.
The AirAdvisor safety index evaluated 20 of the main European airlines based on data from 2016 to 2025. Ryanair, Norwegian, and SunExpress are among the top five.
Speaking to RTP, Emídio Sousa mentions difficulties in contacting Portuguese citizens and urges all those travelling to register on the Traveller Portal, on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Speaking to RTP, Emídio Sousa mentions difficulties in contacting Portuguese citizens and urges all those travelling to register on the Traveller Portal, on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
RTP spoke with a Portuguese tour operator in Nepal who is with a group of 16 travellers.
The broken window on a Ryanair flight in July, which caused a passenger's head to be sucked out of the plane, was caused by broken parts from the Boeing 737-800 engine, according to a preliminary report.
The Spanish government declared a state of national emergency this Friday due to forest fires that have already forced the evacuation of around 10,000 people in the Madrid region. The fire continues to burn in the municipalities of Villa del Prado and San Martín de Valdeiglesias, in Madrid, and Burgohondo, in Ávila.
A dislodged window reportedly depressurised the cabin. Ryanair only confirms the emergency landing and states that all passengers returned safely to the terminal.
European agency concluded that “unpredictable military events ... create a high risk for civil aviation flights.”
Carolina de Freitas Nunes admitted that the situation was very complicated.
Two Hi Fly crews are stranded in Venezuela following the earthquakes in the country.
Ana Carolina Nunes is 47 years old. She is reportedly a registered sport shooter.
The government guarantees that everyone is well and has been accommodated in other hotel units.
As thousands of Portuguese fans prepare to travel to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, this article outlines key health considerations. Despite concerns regarding outbreaks in other regions, the risk of diseases like Ebola is considered negligible due to strict international controls. Instead, fans are advised to focus on preventing more common threats such as measles, dengue, COVID-19, food poisoning, and heat-related issues. Recommendations include staying up-to-date with vaccinations, practicing good hygiene, using sun protection, and maintaining safe sexual health practices to ensure a safe experience while supporting the national team.
Following this update, 154 airlines are banned from flying in EU skies, 126 of which are certified in 16 countries.
The World Health Organization expresses concern over the potential for regional transmission of the Ebola virus in Africa.
The Director-General of Health of Cape Verde said today that Cape Verdean authorities are updating the contingency plan against the Ebola virus and have reinforced health controls at the archipelago's entry points.
The aircraft, which was flying from Rome to Lisbon, had to return to the airport after scraping its tail on the runway for several meters during takeoff. There were no injuries and the failure is being investigated.
Following the announcement that Portugal will play against Congo in the World Cup, concerns are being raised regarding potential health risks for travelling supporters due to the Ebola situation.
Public health experts state that the current Ebola outbreak presents a minimal threat to the Portuguese population.
Passengers and crew members continue to be evacuated to their home countries
Disembarkation in Tenerife took place without contact with the population. Passengers travelled on military and civilian planes to various countries, where they will complete quarantine. There is a suspected case in France.
Tedros Ghebreyesus reiterates that the current risk to public health remains low. Also, in the case of alleged torture at the Rato Police Station, police officers reportedly warned colleagues that they were under investigation.
The 147 passengers and crew are undergoing medical inspections on board. Furthermore, the leader of the World Health Organization reassures the population of Tenerife and dismisses the scenario of 'a new covid'.
The Portuguese national aboard the ship with a hantavirus outbreak will continue the journey to the Netherlands. The cruise ship arrives in the Canary Islands early this morning for the disembarkation of more than one hundred passengers.
