Portugal: Metro strike in Lisbon on October 18

Event

Unions representing workers at the Lisbon metro (metropolitano) have called for a strike to be held on Thursday, October 18. Severe disruptions are to be anticipated on all metro lines from 06:30 to 09:30 (local time) if the strike goes ahead as planned. According to local sources, the strike is being organized to demand salary increases.

Advice

Individuals in Lisbon are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and large public gatherings as a precaution, and allow for extra time to reach their destinations.