AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBorder Tech & Summer Travel: The EU says it will not suspend EES biometric border controls despite “20 difficult spots” and queue chaos fears, warning a patchwork rollout could strand travellers. Road Safety in Tourism: A bus crash in Sintra killed at least two women and injured 20 others, with several seriously hurt. Local Tourism Fees: Nazaré will introduce a tourist tax of €1 per night from 1 September for guests over 12, with exemptions for seniors, disability and illness. Payments for Rural Portugal: The “Multibanco + Perto” pilot will bring SmartPOS-style ATM services to parishes lacking banking access, starting with 30 terminals. Air Deals: Air Transat launches summer fare promotions including Lisbon, plus flexible booking options for travel through April 2027. Travel & Culture Picks: Kensington expands food-and-wine style itineraries with new Portugal and Morocco-led journeys. Heat & Wildfire Risk: WHO warns more deadly extreme-heat weeks may hit Europe, with Portugal and southern Spain forecast around 43C amid wildfire disruption. Madeira Honors Ronaldo: After Portugal’s World Cup exit, Madeira staged a drone light tribute for Cristiano Ronaldo in Funchal.
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