Portugal ExPats

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CP – Comboios de Portugal ticket inspectors and workers have today begun a strike that will last until November 3, with the carrier anticipating disruptions in operations, especially on 31 October.

A new exclusive transport platform, just for women, is arriving in Portugal in the coming weeks. 

Although not voting in favour of the State Budget 2025, the Partido Socialista party (PS) will allow the document to be approved by abstaining from the decision.

Crime reported to the authorities decreased by 6.4% between January and August this year, according to the Minister of the Presidency.

Leaving a tip is not universal in Portugal, unlike in the USA, however the trend for leaving a tip has been growing in the country.

The future direct high-speed rail connection between Porto and Lisbon airports could enhance "flight sharing", according to Rosário Partidário, coordinator of the Independent Technical Commission for the new airport.

In Porto, there are 82% more houses for rent and in Lisbon, 65% more, reveals data from idealista.