A truck fire on the A1 motorway near Oiã (between Mealhada and Aveiro) at kilometer 228 has resulted in the total closure of traffic in the Lisbon-Porto direction. The alert was raised around 06:30 on Wednesday, 2026-10-07.
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Read today’s briefingIt is legal for individuals to transport gas canisters purchased in Spain to Portugal for personal use, provided they are for private consumption and safety measures are taken to prevent leaks. While there is no specific legal limit on quantity, the energy regulator (ERSE) recommends carrying no more than two canisters at a time, stored in an upright position. Canisters purchased in Spain can be used until empty, but they cannot be refilled in Portugal due to different technical and commercial operator standards.
The National Road 110 (EN110) between Coimbra and Penacova remains closed to traffic due to a landslide caused by Storm Kristin on January 28, 2026. Despite complaints from local residents and the Penacova municipality regarding the lack of repairs and the risk of further collapses, Infraestruturas de Portugal has not yet initiated construction works.
A five-day cabin crew strike resulted in 370 flight cancellations, with the union claiming nearly 90% of planned flights were affected. While the airline maintains it operated in compliance with legal minimum service requirements, the union alleges illegal practices. A second strike period is scheduled for December 19 to December 23.