The Metropolitano de Lisboa has completed a three-and-a-half-month renovation of the Praça de Espanha station on the Blue Line. The work included replacing flooring throughout the station, cleaning and painting, and the installation of two new elevators in the North atrium to improve accessibility.
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The national pass will now launch in two stages starting in March 2027, three months later than previously planned. In the first phase, a combined pass for the Lisbon and Porto metropolitan areas will be introduced for an additional 10 euros, followed by the full national pass. Additionally, the new Lisbon Metro circular line is expected to enter service in the first quarter of 2027.
Following drivers being fined in Lisbon for honking in support of protesters, the Automobile Club of Portugal (ACP) clarified that the Highway Code restricts horn use to cases of imminent danger or, outside urban areas, to warn of an overtaking manoeuvre or poor visibility. Using the horn to protest or express discontent is not a valid reason and carries fines ranging from 60 to 300 euros, depending on the circumstances. Additionally, article 23 stipulates that light signals should be used instead of sound signals at night within urban areas.
The National Road Safety Authority reports over 400 road fatalities so far in 2026, alongside approximately 127,000 accidents. This represents a 5.1% increase in accidents compared to the same period in 2025.