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Opposition parties have condemned the Portuguese Government and police response to ongoing housing protests in Porto. Demonstrators, decrying unaffordable rents and calling for systemic housing reform, have pledged to continue their peaceful mobilization despite dismissive government remarks during parliamentary debates on living costs.
PS Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro has accused the government of profiting from rising fuel prices and submitted a parliamentary proposal to reduce VAT on fuel and essential food items to alleviate the cost of living.
Porto has become the first Portuguese city to implement a free public transport system for its residents.
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The Porto Municipal Assembly has approved a proposal to provide free public transport for residents across the entire metropolitan area, with implementation scheduled for January 2027 at an estimated annual cost of 20.5 million euros.
The PS leader justified the decision based on the cost of living for the Portuguese people and the instability in Spain, France, Germany, the USA, and Brazil. “Portugal first,” he said.
“The Portuguese people are experiencing a very significant cost-of-living crisis,” pointed out the PS leader.
Mercadona continues its expansion in the Portuguese market with the opening of a new location representing an investment of 8.9 million euros.
Protests for the right to housing and against the cost of living began in the city of Porto on 10 October, with demonstrators gathering in Praça D. João I and staying overnight at the location.
A reflection on the housing crisis in Portugal, exploring how rising costs and government policies have left a generation unable to afford homes, forcing many to emigrate. The author criticizes police violence against peaceful protesters and contrasts the Portuguese housing situation with social policies in other countries, arguing that the state's role in exacerbating inequality is a political choice.
Filipe Santos Costa, a commentator for CNN Portugal, discusses police actions against protesters demonstrating against the rising cost of living in Portugal.
Several young people remain in Praça D. João I, in Porto.
Protesters from the 'Acampada do Porto' movement remain at Praça D. João I in Porto, protesting against the housing crisis and rising rent prices.
At 04:00, the protesters remained in silence in the square.
Filipe Pereira, coordinator of the Porto Trade Union, anticipates the gathering of “thousands upon thousands” at the protest against the rising cost of living taking place this Saturday in Porto.
A large-scale protest took place in Porto this morning, with thousands of demonstrators gathering to express their discontent regarding the increasing cost of living.
Housing movement spokesperson Cristiana Leal classified the last week of protests in Porto as the “awakening of a people”, thanking those who applauded her upon arrival today at Praça D. João I, where they joined the CGTP demonstration.
At a point where “a sea of people” has converged in central Porto to kick off today’s protests against the rising cost of living and the country’s desperate housing crisis, The post President joins calls to fix country’s desperate housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Thousands of people are demanding the right to housing, and the brutal increase in the cost of living is being denounced.
Several thousand people, including around 100 youths from the housing movement, who were greeted with applause upon their arrival at Praça D. João I, took part in the parade organised by the CGTP in Porto.
The national demonstration saw strong turnout in Porto, drawing thousands of people to the streets and filling Rua de Santa Catarina.
Organised by the CGTP, the demonstrations began this morning in Porto, Coimbra, and other cities. In Lisbon, the gathering is scheduled for this afternoon.
The Socialist leader warns the Government that it is better to give up on the new tenancy law. Furthermore, the President of AICCOPN points to delays in licensing as the main obstacle to housing construction.
Several thousand people, including around 100 young members of the housing movement, were received with applause upon arriving at Praça D. João I during the parade organised by the CGTP union in Porto. Under the slogan 'Higher wages, better pensions and public services – Against the rising cost of living – A new direction for Portugal', the national demonstration saw high turnout, filling the Rua de Santa Catarina. The young housing activists, carrying their trademark tents, were greeted warmly by the crowd. The event, which followed a week of tension including a police intervention at a housing encampment that left dozens injured, highlighted widespread public discontent regarding both the cost of living and the housing crisis.
A national demonstration brings thousands of people to the streets, filling Rua de Santa Catarina from Praça da Batalha.
The leader of the Catholic Church will recite the Angelus prayer at the Vatican as early as tomorrow. Furthermore, the President of the Republic argues that no one should live without housing.
Maria de Lurdes told CMTV that she is at Praça da Batalha in Porto this Saturday to “fight” for herself, her children, and all young people.
The electric vehicle that holds the title of best-selling globally is now available in the Portuguese market.
Hundreds of people are at Praça da Batalha, in Porto, this Saturday, demanding that living conditions improve.
Protests for the right to housing and demonstrations by the CGTP against the “brutal increase” in house prices, fuel, and the cost of the food basket are taking place today in several cities across the country.
