Portugal Strike Disruption: A nationwide general strike in Portugal on 3 June is expected to hit rail, public services and airlines, with TAP warning only 79 flights may run and up to 500 at risk, while airports including Lisbon, Porto and Faro already see cancellations. EU Border Checks: Wizz Air is urging Brits to arrive 3 hours early for return flights due to long queues linked to the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), with hotspots including Spain, Portugal and France. Travel Rules Reminder: Simon Calder warns many travellers are being blocked because passports are too old for Schengen rules (issued over 10 years ago) and must be valid for at least 3 months after return. Cruise Change: Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled around three months of sailings on the Norwegian Viva, including a Lisbon-to-San Juan route, redeploying the ship to Miami. Portugal Policy: Portugal is set to strengthen protection for human trafficking victims, including proposed changes to the Penal Code to avoid punishing victims for illegal acts tied to exploitation. World Cup Travel Context: DR Congo’s pre-World Cup friendly against Chile in Spain has been cancelled over Ebola health concerns, adding more uncertainty to tournament travel plans. Uber Boat Expansion: Uber is launching a bookable boat service in 23 coastal cities across Europe, including Portugal, via the Uber app.