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Public transport, infrastructure, and mobility in Portugal.

Getting Around Portugal by Train: A Complete Guide to CP Services, Routes, Tickets, and Tips for 2026

Portugal's national rail network connects Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, and dozens of smaller towns — and a €1.8 billion fleet renewal is underway. Here is everything foreign residents and visitors need to know about travelling by train in Portugal in 2026.

Europe's Diesel Dependency Has No Quick Fix — and Portugal Is Caught in the Middle

Europe's Diesel Dependency Has No Quick Fix — and Portugal Is Caught in the Middle

Diesel prices across Europe have surged more than 30 percent since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, hitting levels not seen since the early months of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In Portugal, the government responded on Friday with...

Transtejo Wants to Cut State Funding in Half — By Turning Ferry Terminals Into Shopping Hubs and Selling Tickets to Cristo Rei

Transtejo Wants to Cut State Funding in Half — By Turning Ferry Terminals Into Shopping Hubs and Selling Tickets to Cristo Rei

Transtejo-Soflusa, the state-owned ferry operator that connects Lisbon to the south bank of the Tejo, loses more than €20 million a year. But its new president, Rui Rei, believes he can cut that deficit in half—not by raising passenger fares, but by...

Driving in Portugal: A Complete Guide to Licenses, Tolls, Rules, and What Foreigners Need to Know in 2026

Driving in Portugal: A Complete Guide to Licenses, Tolls, Rules, and What Foreigners Need to Know in 2026

Portugal's roads can be a joy to drive—winding coastal routes, modern highways, and charming village streets. But before you get behind the wheel, there are rules, documents, and systems you need to understand. From driving licenses to tolls,...