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A fire in a Setúbal apartment building garage has displaced 30 residents, destroyed one vehicle, and caused significant infrastructure damage, prompting an investigation by the Judiciary Police.
One year after reporting her situation, Ana Paula dos Santos, now a mother of four, continues to live in a social emergency accommodation centre while waiting for housing in Loures.
A fire in a garage of a building in Setúbal, Portugal, resulted in 30 residents being displaced. The blaze, which destroyed a car and damaged electrical installations, caused the building to become uninhabitable and left it without power. The police are investigating the cause of the fire, with authorities and emergency services, including firefighters, police, and civil protection, responding to the incident. Some residents are staying with family, while others have been relocated by municipal services.
The man will be temporarily rehoused at a relative's home.
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They live in Santarém and commute to Lisbon for work: many are young and have remote work as an option. The rise in house prices, quality of life, and the cost of train passes influenced their decision.
Residents are demonstrating for decent housing and are complaining about the lack of support.
A total of 476 people have been evacuated from their homes in the municipality of Almada due to the landslides.
A total of 476 people have been evacuated from their homes in the municipality of Almada due to the landslides.
In 2023, Portugal ranks among the EU countries with the lowest purchasing power, with its average annual income allowing for the purchase of only 11 baskets of essential goods, significantly less than the 24 baskets that can be afforded by an average Luxembourger. This disparity highlights the economic challenges faced by Portuguese residents, particularly in the context of rising housing costs.
The collapse occurred during the early hours of the morning.
The religious building, abandoned since 2001, is undergoing works to create 15 homes. Porto City Council confirms the partial demolition of the city’s last cloistered convent.
The leader of the PS says António José Seguro won because he set the right priorities — “health, housing, the economy”.
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The support is justified by Catarina Martins's role in defending the SNS (National Health Service), housing, employment and equality, and in opposing the far right.
The candidate shifted from transport to housing, emphasising that 'rents are extremely high', as are house prices.
The true measure of our union must be demonstrated by ensuring every person can live with dignity and have a place to call home.
GuestReady has expanded its presence in the Azores by acquiring 80 housing units from 2RC Azores Housing, enhancing its operational capacity in the region.
In November, rental prices in Portugal increased by 3.2%, with Lisbon recording the highest rates among the cities.
The political party Chega has supported a proposal by Carlos Moedas, leading to an increase in local accommodation ratios in Lisbon to 5% and 10%.
