In the first eight months of 2026, the number of fines issued for illegal e-scooters has already nearly surpassed the total recorded for the entire year of 2025.
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The price of petrol is set for a sharp decrease next week, with a potential drop of 8 cents per litre. However, this relief will be partially offset by a 1-cent-per-litre increase in the ISP (petroleum products tax) tax, which also carries an additional effect from VAT, tempering the final reduction at the pump.
New taxi regulations took effect on Friday, 23 October 2026, including a lower starting fare. However, drivers have until January 2027 to implement these changes, meaning current fares may vary depending on whether the taxi has updated its meter.
The National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) has officially granted ground handling licenses for Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports to SPdH (Menzies Aviation). This decision concludes a long-running tender process and follows the exclusion of the Spanish consortium Union South for failing to meet recruitment and resource mobilization requirements.