The dispute centres on the Government's decision to exchange the former headquarters of the Ministry of Education for two buildings of the Open University in the Príncipe Real area.
Studying in Lisbon has become too heavy a burden for thousands of families. PS condemns abandonment of student residence project in Lisbon
Tuesday, 3 February 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Local accommodation (alojamento local) means short-term tourist rentals—private apartments, houses or rooms rented for days or weeks—that must be registered and licensed with municipal authorities. Municipalities can suspend or cancel licences (Lisbon cancelled about 6,700 licences in early 2026), so travellers and hosts should check a listing's registration and local rules before booking or offering stays.
