Latest news and stories about cost of living in culture in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
New legislation regulating Portugal's affordable rental scheme sets monthly rates between 224 euros for studio apartments and up to 2,066 euros for a five-bedroom property in Lisbon. Landlords who offer rents at least 20 percent below the market median receive tax exemptions, supported by a newly launched IHRU platform to manage submissions and contracts.
Thousands of protesters have gathered across major Portuguese cities including Lisbon and Porto to demonstrate against the soaring cost of living and housing crisis, drawing inspiration from similar movements in Spain.
PSD leader Luís Montenegro announced that a new 20-euro monthly public transport pass will be implemented in the Lisbon and Porto metropolitan areas beginning in September.
“Grândola, Vila Morena”. In Rossio, Lisbon, artists and protesters for the right to housing sang José Afonso's song this Tuesday night. With no sign of tents and less visible police presence than on Saturday, the crowd gathered at Praça D. Pedro IV.
Union demands meeting following deadlock since May. Workers are requesting a 15% salary increase, with a minimum of 150 euros, and are warning of growing instability at the Lisbon cultural company.
Lauryn Hill is the most anticipated name on this Saturday's lineup at the Meo Kalorama festival. BLITZ walked around the venue and, beyond gauging musical expectations, heard complaints from Portuguese fans about food prices at Parque da Bela Vista… and British praise for the food prices at Parque da Bela Vista.
Avenida da Liberdade remained completely full nearly three hours after the start of the parade in Lisbon, amidst protests against the cost of living, the proliferation of conflicts, and populist threats.
A reflection on how Lisbon's Baixa-Chiado district has transformed into an exclusive enclave for international residents, where a 'gourmet' lifestyle remains affordable for those earning foreign salaries, while the realities of local life are largely ignored.
Ricardo Felner has been happier in restaurants in Lisbon's outlying neighbourhoods than in the city centre, where everything is expensive and tedious. Listen to another episode of the podcast O Homem Que Comia Tudo.
At the first Midnight Mass he criticised the current economic system's lack of care for people's needs. The Patriarch of Lisbon also called for the defence of the dignity of all people.
