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The Brazilian Consulate in Lisbon has initiated a campaign aimed at raising awareness and providing guidance on women's rights and combating gender-based violence. This initiative involves posting videos on social media twice a week, focusing on outreach and public safety for women.
Lisbon firefighters' union says the Regimento de Sapadores Bombeiros de Lisboa (RSBL) is in 'utter disarray', citing delays in promotions, organisational failures and that more than 10% of operational personnel lack proper uniforms. Staff are considering issuing a pre-strike notice as a warning that industrial action could follow if complaints over safety, logistics and career progression are not resolved. The union warns these problems undermine emergency response and public safety and is calling for urgent management and municipal intervention.
Portugal is aging rapidly and loneliness is increasing among the elderly. The Alegria de Viver Foundation works daily to combat unwanted isolation among seniors through various activities in Lisbon and Oeiras.
Our true and most tragic export is not cork, nor olive oil, nor Port wine. It is my friends. It is my generation. Every month there is a farewell dinner.
During the afternoon, the police had to intervene to separate supporters of Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro. Voter turnout in Portugal was higher than that recorded in the first round of the presidential election.
CNN Portugal reporter Emanuel Monteiro gathered another testimony from one of the protesters demonstrating for the right to housing in Rossio, Lisbon.
A teenage girl supporting Lula da Silva was attacked while participating in the voting process in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Brazilians residing in Portugal are voting in Porto, Lisbon and Faro. And it appears there is less abstention.
The discontent is widespread and justified. The protests are not going to disappear and will tend to be more representative of the different sectors of Portuguese society.
Participants in the housing protest camp in Lisbon have approved a call for an Iberian general strike on November 11, as acknowledged in Porto, and agreed to coordinate actions with The post Lisbon housing protestors to coordinate with Porto counterparts appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Protests regarding housing and the cost of living, but featuring dozens of Palestinian flags, and one calling for the abolition of the family, private property, and the State...
Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets across Portugal today (Saturday, October 17) in a nationwide protest against the rising cost of living, with demonstrations planned in The post Thousands expected at protests across Portugal over cost of living appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Several thousand people gathered at Largo do Intendente in Lisbon to protest against the rising cost of living and housing. The movement was organised by the platform 'Não dá mais para viver assim' (It's impossible to live like this anymore), which promoted similar demonstrations in Aveiro, Braga, and Porto. Arriving in groups or alone, most protesters carried signs with messages of outrage against the cost of renting an apartment, which forces them far from the city or makes them live 'at their parents' home after age 30', as Teresa Fonseca told Lusa. The demonstration did not stop at Intendente, moving in a slow march towards the Martim Moniz and Praça da Figueira areas. In Porto, by 6:00 PM, people were already setting up tents in the city centre, intending to 'camp' there for at least the night, as a way to demonstrate the difficulty of finding housing in the city.
The “Não dá mais para viver assim” (We can no longer live like this) platform, which brings together more than 30 organisations, is demanding price controls, rent caps and more public housing. There are protests in Aveiro, Braga, Lisbon and Porto.
Lisbon is the largest Brazilian electoral district outside of Brazil: there are 78,833 voters registered in the Portuguese capital to choose the next President. Voting took place this Sunday, between 8 am and 5 pm, in three buildings at the University of Lisbon. See the images of a Brazilian election Sunday at the University City.
The polls have closed and Lula da Silva is ahead of Flávio Bolsonaro in most countries. Additionally, the German Chancellor and Zelensky signed an aid package for Kyiv worth over one billion euros.
Margarida Pereira da Silva, a prosecutor at the Cascais Family and Juvenile Court, highlights that comprehensive support for domestic violence victims is crucial to help them navigate the criminal justice process against their children's father. She notes that victims often face immense pressure, fear, and social stigma, frequently leading them to withdraw complaints or return to their abusers. The prosecutor emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary support, including psychological care and safe housing, to ensure victims feel secure enough to pursue justice. She also points to the rising trend of domestic violence cases, describing it as a widespread social scourge that affects all age groups and social classes.
After more than a century, dogs will return to the gardens of the National Palaces of Sintra and Queluz starting this Sunday, October 4th, on World Animal Day. These historic gardens join the Moorish Castle and the Park of Monserrate, where the policy has been in effect since 2022 and 2024, respectively. The initiative also includes the Capuchos Convent and aims to provide a more inclusive experience, allowing visitors to enjoy these spaces with their pets while respecting heritage conservation rules. Historically, companion dogs were part of the daily life of the Portuguese Royal Family, as evidenced by period photographs and the artistic works of King Ferdinand II. To ensure animal welfare, the sites have been equipped with water bowls, secure holding areas for when owners visit restricted zones, and waste bag dispensers, all subject to specific rules to ensure safety and the preservation of the heritage sites.
The PCP has scheduled a debate with the Government in Parliament regarding the “worsening of living conditions and denial of fundamental rights” for October 16th, the party's secretary-general announced today.
Founded in 1992, the Padres Alves Correia Centre offers a support network for migrants in the Estrela parish, in Lisbon
A survey reveals that Portuguese cities show less favourable results than those recorded in the rest of Europe. In the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, only 58% of residents are satisfied.
Residents in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area are the most dissatisfied with the city, noise, pollution, and public transport.
A 25-year-old's battle has sparked a nationwide response in Portugal, with an urgent appeal for assistance being issued.
Portugal will have an Observatory for Immigrant Women, coordinated by Casa do Brasil. The initiative, announced on September 28, aims to address the growing needs of the immigrant female population through research, policy recommendations, and community engagement. Led by Ana Paula Costa, the project will focus on intersectional issues including race, class, and nationality, with an inaugural assembly scheduled for November 5.
Data from the Nos telecommunications network shows that 144 different nationalities were detected in Portugal during the summer period.
