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Demonstrations occurred across 16 Portuguese cities as citizens protested against government housing policies, citing concerns over rising rents and eviction risks.
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Around 80 people took to the streets in Espinho this Saturday (September 12) to protest against rising fuel prices and the general increase in the cost of living. The initiative, led by three local entrepreneurs, aimed to pressure Prime Minister Luís Montenegro to adopt urgent financial relief measures. The protest began with a slow-moving car parade from Santa Maria da Feira, followed by a march in Espinho towards the casino area. Police stopped the group a few meters from the Prime Minister's private residence. Spokesperson Ricardo Pinto, a municipal deputy for the Chega party, insisted the protest was a spontaneous civic movement rather than a partisan one. He criticized the government's inaction, stating that the Prime Minister has had enough time to address the crisis. The protest featured slogans against fuel taxes and calls for the government to act, with organizers warning that further demonstrations will follow until concrete solutions are presented.
Protesters are demanding support and are heading to the home of Luís Montenegro as a form of protest.
Drivers are demanding tax relief, including cuts to the ISP and VAT, during protest actions on the 25 de Abril Bridge and in Sines. They accuse the government of padding its coffers with successive price increases.
Drivers are demanding tax relief, including cuts to the ISP and VAT, during protest actions on the 25 de Abril Bridge and in Sines. They accuse the government of padding its coffers with successive price increases.
A slow-moving convoy of cars is travelling along the access roads to the Galp refinery in Sines, in the Setúbal district, this morning in a protest against the increase in fuel prices.
Escorted by the GNR, protesters headed towards the Sines refinery and nearby roads, honking horns and shouting slogans against the cost of fuel.
Drivers ensured their discontent regarding the sharp rise in fuel prices did not go unnoticed with an authentic honking protest on the access road to the bridge in Pragal, Almada.
About 300 people marched in Lisbon calling for rights for all animals, “regardless of species”.
The “Deslarrrguem a Arrábida!” movement is organising a rally to denounce the attempt to privatise five beaches in Arrábida, advocating for free access to the land near the Quinta da Herdade da Comenda estate.
Drivers are protesting against traffic restrictions in some areas of the city.
Washington expects a statement from Tehran by this Saturday. According to international media, Iranian officials reportedly admitted to Donald Trump that the attack on commercial vessels was a mistake.
In recent days, successive water supply failures have been reported, with a particular impact on the Costa da Caparica. On Monday, the Almada SMAS contingency plan was activated and a crisis cabinet was established.
Residents of Costa de Caparica attempt to block traffic in protest. The mayor, Inês de Medeiros, declared a state of alert in the municipality this Wednesday.
Residents of the Almada municipality have been experiencing serious water supply problems for several days. With Mayor Inês de Medeiros remaining silent, the Regulatory Entity has already requested clarifications from the municipal services. A protest is scheduled for tomorrow near the SMAS Almada offices.
The demonstration began at the University City in Lisbon and proceeded to the United States embassy.
A protest walk is taking place this Sunday in Arrábida against the attempt to privatise five beaches.
The event was postponed due to the weather warning, and a new date will be announced as soon as possible, according to an organization source.
“The agents intimidated us,” says the secretary of the Association of Tourist Animation Drivers. At issue is the right to stop near tourist points of interest.
The protest will begin at 11:00 this Thursday near the Sintra City Hall and will travel through several streets in the town before returning to the starting point.
Millions of people demonstrated this Saturday in cities across the United States and beyond against President Donald Trump, in a new wave of protests under the “No Kings” slogan. Organizers aimed for this to be the largest single-day mobilization in the country's history, with over 3,200 events planned across all 50 states and internationally. The protests, which included participation from figures like Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen, and Joan Baez, highlighted concerns over US military involvement in Iran, economic instability, and the erosion of constitutional norms. In Porto, Portugal, around 200 American residents gathered in front of the City Hall to voice their opposition to the Trump administration's policies, particularly the military actions in the Middle East.
Titled “No Tyrants! (No Kings!)”, the movement aimed to symbolically reject authoritarian trends and reinforce the importance of democratic principles.
In the fifth 'Casa Para Viver' (Housing to Live In) demonstration, the lower turnout compared to previous protests was visible. Activists argue that occupying the street is an important tool, but not the only one.
In addition to Lisbon, 15 other locations responded this Saturday to the call from the Casa para Viver platform.
Hundreds of people gathered in Lisbon this Saturday to defend the right to housing, filling Avenida da Liberdade with placards demanding action against rising property prices. The protest, organised by the 'Casa Para Viver' (Home to Live In) platform, saw participation from political parties including the PCP, BE, and Livre. Demonstrators marched towards Praça dos Restauradores, calling for lower rents and higher wages. The platform criticised the Government's recent measures, particularly those facilitating evictions, as irresponsible. Lisbon, where residents reportedly spend over 100% of their income on housing, was one of 16 locations across Portugal hosting protests today.
Protesters demand answers against the continuous rise in house prices
Hundreds braved the rain in Lisbon and Porto today to demonstrate against the war being waged in the Middle East. In an initiative organised by the Portuguese Council for Peace The post Hundreds demonstrate for ‘Peace not War’ in Lisbon, Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident.
“Yes to peace, no to war” and “With more weapons we only go backwards” were slogans heard this afternoon in Lisbon.
A protest advocating for peace is scheduled to take place in Lisbon at 4 PM.
