A study by the European Cockpit Association found that 75% of European airline pilots have experienced microsleeps in the cockpit, with nearly one-quarter of pilots admitting to flying while fatigued instead of declaring themselves unfit. Among 509 Portuguese pilots surveyed, 29.1% reported flying while fatigued, while 25.5% stated they had declared themselves unfit due to exhaustion.
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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.
The Dakar Rally will begin in the Algarve in 2027, with Loulé serving as the host location for the start of the event. The municipality describes the event as an opportunity for regional promotion and tourism.
The National Road Safety Authority (ANSR), PSP, and GNR are launching the "Taxa Zero ao Volante" awareness and enforcement campaign from Tuesday 3 November until Sunday 9 November. The operation focuses on detecting driving under the influence of alcohol, with joint enforcement actions scheduled across the national territory, including the Azores and Madeira.