Portugal travel hit by mass strike

A general strike in Portugal is disrupting travel as unions fight government austerity measures adopted in return for a €78bn bailout.

Portugal travel hit by mass strike

A general strike in Portugal is disrupting travel as unions fight government austerity measures adopted in return for a €78bn bailout.

Authorities are cancelling dozens of international flights, and commuters are trying to get to work without regular bus or train services. The Lisbon subway has also stayed closed.

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