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TAP airlines will be nationalised

TAP airlines will be nationalised

It was a rescue that was expected. While the coronavirus crisis strongly impacted the Portuguese airline TAP, the government of Antonio Costa decided to move forward with the nationalization of the emblematic company. TAP will be nationalized because private shareholders do not accept the conditions imposed by the Portuguese government regarding the loan of 1.2 billion euros to the airline. After losing 100 million euros in 2019 and being hit hard by the covid-19 crisis, the nationalization of TAP is likely to be expensive. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about the nationalization of TAP.

Portugal finally recognizes Nicolas Maduro as President of Venezuela

Portugal finally recognizes Nicolas Maduro as President of Venezuela

Portugal finally decided to recognize Nicolás Maduro and his government as the de facto authorities of Venezuela. The Portuguese government explains that it is in the light of international law that it will dialogue with these institutions, as is currently the case concerning the dispute concerning the airline company TAP. Nevertheless, Portugal recognizes Juan Guaidó as the personality capable of launching a new electoral process. The investigation into the alleged transport of explosives on a Lisbon - Caracsa flight is still ongoing. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal. tells you all about the recognition by Portugal of Nicolas Maduro as President of Venezuela.

Venezuela accuses TAP of transporting explosives: Portuguese government orders investigation

Venezuela accuses TAP of transporting explosives: Portuguese government orders investigation

The Portuguese government has ordered the General Inspectorate of Internal Administration to investigate the incident reported by the Venezuelan government, which ended with the arrest of Juan Guaidó's uncle, Juan José Marquez, on the landing of a flight operated by TAP. The Venezuelan government accuses the Portuguese airline of violating international standards and of allowing the transport of explosives on an airliner, even going so far as to implicate the Portuguese ambassador to Venezuela. For its part, Portugal has decided to conduct an investigation to find out more. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about this case between Lisbon and Caracas.

New Airport Lisbon - Montijo confirmed : opening in 2022

New Airport Lisbon - Montijo confirmed : opening in 2022

Portugal has signed today the confirmation of the construction of the Lisbon - Montijo airport and its opening is scheduled for 2022. The company ANA, which manages the Portuguese airports, has signed an agreement for an amount of 1 , 15 billion euros until 2028. The agreement signed this Tuesday on the extension of the airport capacity of Lisbon, divides the opinion and took time to decide. What will the new airport of Lisbon - Montijo look like ? When will he open ? Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you everything about the confirmation of the new Lisbon - Montijo airport with an opening scheduled for 2022.

Lisbon Airport is the sixth worst in the world in terms of punctuality

Lisbon Airport is the sixth worst in the world in terms of punctuality

The airline statistics company OAG (Official Airline Guide) has published its latest ranking on the punctuality of airports and airlines. And the least we can say is that Portugal does not shine particularly, whether through these airports or its airlines. Indeed, according to the ranking established by OAG, Lisbon Airport ranks 6th (from the end) of the global airport punctuality ranking for the period between June 2017 and May 2018, out of a total of 513 airports in the world. the world. TAP ranks 122nd out of 137 airlines in the OAG rankings. How do Portuguese airports rank in terms of punctuality? What is the place occupied by Portuguese airlines in this ranking? Bob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you everything about this ranking.