The Lisbon news archive keeps earlier city updates with their original dates, so you can follow how a route, place or service changed. Browse by month or topic and open the stories that matter to your plans. For a trip today, check the latest arrangements rather than treating an old fare or announcement as current.
Showing 19–24 of 30 updates across the archive
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Praça do Comércio · archive city photograph · Photo credits
Living here
Autumn vaccination campaign expands free flu cover for young children
Added 22 Oct 2026
Portugal's 2026–27 flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign began on 30 September through SNS units, participating pharmacies and other designated sites. Free flu vaccination now includes children aged two to four. The campaign announcement also describes risk-based eligibility; availability and the right vaccination route depend on the person.
If you’re here: Ask your health centre or participating pharmacy to check eligibility and booking arrangements for your age and risk group.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
CP train at Rossio · archive photograph from 2012 · Photo credits
Getting around
Transport operators agree to develop wider contactless ticketing
Added 18 Oct 2026
Eight transport bodies signed a cooperation protocol to develop shared ticketing technology, the government reported on 30 September. Its first phase focuses on accepting contactless bank cards directly at validators and coordinating existing systems. The announcement describes a development project; it does not establish that a bank card already works on every service.
If you’re here: Check payment options for each operator on your route before travelling; a shared ticketing project does not replace today's ticket requirements.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Lisbon rooftops · archive city context, not the announced housing project · Photo credits
City
Former government headquarters transferred for 90 planned homes
Added 18 Oct 2026
On 29 September, the former Presidency of the Council of Ministers headquarters was handed to Lisbon City Council for a planned 90 affordable homes. The government said public-sector staff, including police, health professionals and teachers, should have priority. The announcement records a transfer and intended use; it does not say the homes are ready to occupy.
If you’re here: This is a planned housing project. Check for a separate application notice before treating it as an available letting.
Monday, 28 September 2026
Lisbon airport Terminal 1 · archive photograph, not the voucher desk · Photo credits
Getting around
Government asks ANA to clarify plans for Lisbon’s new airport
Added 22 Oct 2026
The Government’s response to ANA’s technical report seeks clearer demand scenarios, runway and circulation details, and an expansion plan for the proposed single passenger terminal. The next financial report is due on 16 January 2027; the complete application is due by 16 January 2028.
If you’re here: The project remains in development; this notice does not change current Lisbon airport operations.
Saturday, 26 September 2026
CP train at Rossio · archive photograph from 2012 · Photo credits
Getting around
€20 rail pass extends to Lisbon's CP urban trains
Added 18 Oct 2026
The government's 26 September announcement set 27 September as the start of Passe Ferroviário Verde coverage on CP's Lisbon and Porto urban trains. The monthly price remains €20. The announcement excludes Alfa Pendular and first-class Intercidades, and says the Fertagus extension will be announced separately.
If you’re here: Check whether your journey uses CP or another operator, and whether you also need bus, tram or metro travel.
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Lisbon rooftops · archive city context, not the announced housing project · Photo credits
Living here
€25 bottled-gas support extended through December
Added 22 Oct 2026
The government has extended Botija de Gás Solidária support through 31 December 2026. Eligible economically vulnerable households can receive €25 per cylinder, for up to two cylinders a month and 12 a year. The announcement includes recipients of the electricity social tariff or qualifying minimum social benefits.
If you’re here: Check eligibility and the required proof before buying; the scheme's annual limit still applies even with the two-cylinder monthly allowance.
