Portugal

Date: September 17th, 2003 |

The crime rate is low here but petty crime does occur. In Lisbon, watch for pickpockets especially on tram 28 to the Castle of Sao Jorge, and take special care at the Santa Apolonia and Rosso train [read more]

Portugal

Date: July 26th, 2001 |

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Train operators have planned two three-day strikes that will shut down rail service across the country Aug. 25-28 and Sept. 1-4. The strikes follow similar actions in May that were stopped by an emergency government decree which expired in July. It is possible that the government will issue another order prohibiting further strikes, but be [read more]

Portugal

Date: August 27th, 2002 |

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For years Greece has had a reputation for dangerous roads, but Portugal now owns the dubious honor of being Western Europe’s most dangerous country for driving. According to the International Road Traffic and Accident Database, deaths per 100,000 people in Portugal have climbed to 21.9 compared to Greece’s 21.1. In Britain the number was six, [read more]

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