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Following the detention of 31 people during a police intervention at Rossio, demonstrators are scheduled to appear in court before continuing housing protests, as similar demonstrations remain active in Porto.
Protests against soaring housing costs and the rising cost of living have intensified across Portugal, with demonstrators pitching tents in Lisbon's Praça do Rossio following unrest and police intervention in Porto. Organised by trade union CGTP and civil groups, the nationwide mobilisations in major cities such as Lisbon, Porto, and Coimbra reflect deepening public discontent with government property policies perceived to favour the upper class amid a national affordability crisis.
Representatives from Livre and the PCP have criticised the Montenegro government's housing policies, expressing concern over the lack of effective measures ahead of the upcoming parliamentary debate on the Tenancy Law.
António José Seguro faces a significant political setback after the Constitutional Court challenged multiple norms within the proposed return and asylum legislation, leaving him to decide whether to exercise his veto power.
Authorities, including the PSP, have uncovered an illegal grocery store operating in Agualva-Cacém, prompting an investigation into regulatory compliance.
An analytical overview of recent shifts in national visa policies and gold residency programs, specifically examining their impact on expatriate communities and coastal living trends.
The number of Brazilian voters residing in Portugal has surged by 66.6% since 2022, with Lisbon emerging as the largest electoral district for expatriates globally.
Chega leader André Ventura has expressed willingness to support the government's Single Social Benefit (PSU) proposal, provided the PSD agrees to seven specific conditions, including restrictions on immigrant support, while the Left Bloc has introduced an alternative bill.
Patriarch of Lisbon Rui Valério advocates for a minimum consensus and mutual concessions in labour reform negotiations, while former PS leader Ferro Rodrigues urges his party to avoid preliminary talks and maintain distance from the far-right.
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The Portuguese Council for Refugees has pledged to provide legal assistance to Omar Al-Hayali, an Iraqi national who was recently assaulted in Lisbon's Alameda Afonso Henriques.
Brazilian President Lula visits Lisbon for diplomatic meetings, with discussions expected to address disagreements regarding Portuguese nationality law and bilateral relations.
Brazilian expatriates in Portugal are raising concerns over immigration law changes, rising xenophobia, and administrative backlogs at AIMA ahead of President Lula da Silva's visit, urging diplomatic intervention.
The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has reopened its online portal for family reunification applications just before the Brazilian President's visit to Portugal.
Thousands of workers gathered in Lisbon for a CGTP-led demonstration to protest against the government's proposed labour package, citing concerns over wage stagnation, reduced rights, and increased job precariousness.
Psychologist Juliana Ribeiro de Souza Revoredo is researching the emotional and professional impact on Brazilian lawyers following the sudden termination of the reciprocity agreement between the Brazilian and Portuguese Bar Associations in 2023.
Joom CEO Ilya Shirokov warns that proposed changes to Portugal's nationality law create market uncertainty and hinder the recruitment of international talent, noting that the company has already lost potential candidates to Germany.
Mafalda Guerra, a Chega activist, was dismissed following an RTP investigation that uncovered her properties being utilized as illegal housing for immigrants in Lisbon. The report raised significant concerns regarding the legality of the rentals and the implications for immigrant communities.
More than a hundred people demonstrated in downtown Lisbon, organized by CGTP, to demand gender equality and oppose a labor package perceived to worsen women's working conditions. The protest featured slogans advocating for equal pay and rights, with participants highlighting ongoing disparities in the workplace. CGTP leaders emphasized the need for legislative changes to uphold constitutional rights for women, especially in light of the upcoming International Women's Day.
A military flight carrying 39 passengers, including 24 Portuguese nationals, has successfully arrived in Lisbon as part of efforts to evacuate citizens amid the ongoing conflict in Iran. In response to the situation, Portugal is contemplating a new repatriation flight from Saudi Arabia to ensure the safety of its citizens abroad.
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Lisbon and Porto to protest against the government's proposed changes to the labour law, known as the 'Work XXI' reform. Led by the CGTP union, the protests highlighted concerns that the reforms would negatively impact workers' rights. CGTP's Secretary-General, Tiago Oliveira, called for the government to withdraw the labour package, emphasizing its detrimental effects on the workforce.
The president of the Cascais City Council, Nuno Piteira Lopes, has formed a new coalition with Chega after the previous agreement with the Socialist Party (PS) fell apart. This strategic move aims to secure a majority in the Municipal Chamber, marking a significant shift in local governance dynamics.
Moedas has secured an absolute majority with former Chega members, raising questions about the implications for Lisbon's political landscape and whether this shift marks the end of certain political red lines.
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.
This Wednesday's programme includes performances by several artists starting at 21:00, including Carolina Deslandes.
Seguro asked agents in the sector to skip the “diagnosis”, as it has already been done, and to present him with “three priorities” to solve the housing problem. He promised to take them to the parties.
Organisers of the Acampada Lisboa (right to housing encampment) decided to pitch tents away from the parliament building last night, citing the need to ensure safety conditions at the site The post Housing protesters return to Rossio; didn’t erect camp last night appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Thousands of people gathered this Tuesday in front of the Assembly of the Republic in a protest called by the 'House to Live In' platform. Along with demands for more solutions to the housing crisis, protesters criticised the actions of the PSP police at the protest camps in Rossio, Lisbon, and Praça D. João I, in Porto. Amidst placards, slogans, and a strong police presence around Parliament, demonstrators sought to make their voices heard on the day that the discussion for the 2027 State Budget began.
