Lisbon housing protestors to coordinate with Porto counterparts
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Thousands of young people launch a housing protest in Lisbon
A housing encampment was set up in Rossio this Saturday, in response to rising rents, which put the prospect of housing out of reach for young people in Portugal. IVP621 - October 2026 / Portugal, Youth and student movements, Public services
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SICThe protest started small, but PSP's intervention in Porto took more to the streets and tents. Does AD have to win or lose with what comes next?
Hundreds of activists remain in camps in the center of Lisbon and Porto, demanding measures to address the housing crisis and reduce housing costs. Despite warnings from the authorities of possible persecution, the protesters refuse to move their tents, while calling for demonstrations across the Iberian Peninsula and asking unions to declare a general strike on November 11. They are targeting the government's policy on rental housing, in partic…
According to the police, the march gathered 2,500 people in the afternoon, although the number of attendees dropped overnight.
Action in Porto prolongs notice of demonstration until 31 December. Lisbon will articulate with Invicta protesters and claims Iberian strike for 11 November.
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