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Portuguese police cleared a housing protest camp from the centre of Lisbon in the early hours of Sunday, charging demonstrators and making several arrests, with minor injuries reported, though figures ...
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Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, President António José Seguro, and a housing crisis that is testing the government.
News Portugal » Lisbon » Government: Tents spring up in Lisbon as Portugal housing protests spread
Protesters pitched dozens of tents in Lisbon on Saturday demanding action to stem housing and living costs in Portugal, mirroring demonstrations that have gripped neighbouring Spain for weeks. The ...
News Portugal » Lisbon » Government: Lisbon protests intensify as police throw tear gas at crowds
Nationwide strikes in Portugal against government labour reforms have intensified, with police clashing with protesters in Lisbon. The protests are in response to proposed laws that ease firing ...
News Portugal » Lisbon » Government: Tens of thousands march in Lisbon over housing and living costs
Tens of thousands of people marched through central Lisbon on Saturday to protest against soaring living costs and a deepening housing crisis in Portugal, increasing pressure on the centre-right ...
News Portugal » Lisbon » Government: Portugal housing protesters return to squares, vow to press on
Thousands of protesters returned to two central squares in Lisbon and Porto on Tuesday and vowed to press on with demonstrations ...
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LISBON, PortugalLISBON, Portugal — Portugal is holding an early general election on Sunday when 10.8 million registered voters will elect 230 lawmakers to the National Assembly, the country’s ...
News Portugal » Lisbon » Government: Tents fill Lisbon square as protesters highlight Portugal’s housing crisis
Protesters camped overnight in central Lisbon over the weekend to denounce Portugal’s housing crisis, as soaring rents leave many struggling to afford accommodation.
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LISBON, Portugal — Portugal’s president convened the country’s political parties for consultations Monday, after a general election delivered another minority government as well as an unprecedented ...
News Portugal » Lisbon » Government: Portuguese police clear Lisbon housing protest camp, arrest 25
Officers baton-charge demonstrators in overnight operation as activists demand government action on housing crisis.