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Portuguese police dismantled housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto overnight, detaining 31 people for disobedience, The Guardian reports.
News Portugal » Porto » People: Portuguese workers flood the streets to demand an end to austerity
Tens of thousands of working people demonstrated across Portugal on Saturday, answering the call of the General Confederation of Portuguese Workers (CGTP-IN) for “Higher wages, better pensions, and ...
News Portugal » Porto » People: Portugal protesters pitch tents in Lisbon and Porto as rents triple, wages lag
The protests were a response not just to high rents, but to a broader housing system many residents say no longer works.
News Portugal » Porto » People: Portuguese police break up Lisbon and Porto housing protest camps
Police in Portugal dismantled housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto, using dogs and batons, resulting in over 30 arrests and multiple injuries.
News Portugal » Porto » People: Portugal: Police Violence Against Peaceful Housing Protesters Must Be Investigated
The Portuguese authorities must respect and protect the right to protest peacefully, including the right to occupy public space.
News Portugal » Porto » People: Porto, Portugal - Intercultural City
The city of Porto is located along the Douro River estuary in the northern region of Portugal. It covers an area of 41.4 km² and its population accounts for 231,828 citizens (2021 – preliminary data ...