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28 out of 100 road fatalities have a blood alcohol level above the legal limit

The PSP, GNR, and ANSR are launching the 'Taxa Zero ao Volante' (Zero Blood Alcohol Behind the Wheel) operation this Tuesday, 3 November. This campaign is dedicated to preventing driving under the influence of alcohol through increased enforcement and awareness.

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Expect increased police enforcement on roads across Portugal starting Tuesday 3 November, so ensure you drive sober to avoid fines and penalties.

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Power cuts planned across 11 areas of Portugal

E-Redes is performing scheduled maintenance on the electricity network from Monday, 2 November, to Friday, 6 November, affecting 11 municipalities. Disruptions vary from 30 minutes to three hours, primarily in the early morning and some afternoons, affecting specific streets and postal codes rather than entire towns.

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Agreement for the sale of up to 49.9% of TAP to Lufthansa for 1.2 billion euros to be signed on Tuesday

The Portuguese government is scheduled to sign the partial sale agreement for TAP Air Portugal to the Lufthansa Group on Tuesday 3 November at the TAP campus hangar in Portela, Lisbon. The government continues to advocate for a broader political consensus regarding the potential future sale of 100% of the company's capital.

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Minho line rail service interrupted between Nine and Viana do Castelo

Rail service on the Minho line is suspended between Nine and Viana do Castelo due to a problem with the overhead catenary system. Infraestruturas de Portugal is working on repairs, but there is no estimated time for the service to resume.

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Power cuts planned across 11 areas of Portugal · The Portugal News · 30m ago
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