The Leixões movable bridge in Matosinhos is fully operational again after technical issues with the north deck were resolved by the port authority (APDL). The bridge had been temporarily closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic earlier today.
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Read today’s briefingThe CENA-STE union has called a strike for workers in the cultural sector on October 17th. The stoppage is intended to allow employees to participate in a national demonstration organized by the CGTP-IN union in Lisbon, Porto, and Coimbra.
Lisbon City Council approved a mobility plan for the upcoming, yet-to-be-dated closure of the Metro line between Terreiro do Paço and Santa Apolónia. Instead of a direct shuttle, the plan relies on reinforcing Carris bus services with direct links to Cais do Sodré and Restauradores, while the Blue Line will terminate at Terreiro do Paço and CP will keep Santa Apolónia station open.
The government has capped fuel subsidies for various transport and heavy machinery sectors at 39.5 million euros. The support levels range from 118.20 to 457.80 euros per vehicle for freight transport, 420 euros for public passenger buses, 360/120 euros for taxis and fire department vehicles, and 600 euros for social sector institutions, with potential proportional reductions if demand exceeds the budget. Additionally, fuel stations are now legally required to display the specific tax savings (ISP and VAT reductions) on their pumps.