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Thousands gather outside parliament in yet another protest over housing/ cost of living

After hours of political back-and-forth as politicians discussed the merits, or otherwise, of the AD minority government’s 2027 State Budget proposal, MPs emerged from the chamber to discover a veritable

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More than 27,000 immigrants notified to leave Portugal so far this year: only 800 have left

An image of immigrants challenging expulsion orders, and staging a protest in Lisbon last month. Image: Miguel A Lopes/ EPA/ Lusa

More than 27,000 immigrants were informed, this year, that they should leave Portugal. However, only around 800 complied with the voluntary departure notice, according to figures provided by the Minister

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PSP publish video showing violence directed against them during housing protests

Right to housing movement maintains its people's assemblies at 7pm in Rossio. Photo: Fernando Veludo/ Lusa

With the PM having broken his silence to praise police actions, Portugal’s PSP (Public Security Police) force has today published a video showing incidents of violence directed towards them during

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PM praises police actions during housing protests, saying PSP acted with proportionality

Luís Montenegro

Prime minister Luís Montenegro has finally broken his silence of recent days – but it is unlikely that opposition parties heard what they were hoping for. The leader of the

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Left-wing parties accuse president of being vague on housing protests

Portugal’s political parties in opposition have reacted quickly to the words today from the president about Sunday’s ‘baton charge’ by police on demonstrators in Lisbon – and none of them

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President Seguro breaks silence over police reaction to housing protests

After several days of silence and growing pressure from the opposition, the President of the Republic finally spoke out today about police interventions during the housing protests.  António José Seguro

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Police take to streets for better pay and working conditions 

Police unions organise national rally against pension cuts

Police officers are preparing a demonstration for Thursday, in Lisbon, to demand better working conditions and pay – and ironically, the housing crisis is intrinsically involved: unions warn that the

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Choir attempts to sing President out of silence over housing protests

President Seguro

A choir group gathered last night in front of the President of the Republic’s home, in Caldas da Rainha, to sing protest songs and demand that António José Seguro take

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Parliament begins debate on State Budget proposal against a backdrop of housing protests

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro addressed country over Antena 1 radio station at 9.30pm last night. Photo: José Sena Goulão/ Lusa

Today is the day that the government’s proposal for next year’s State Budget comes under debate in parliament – and, due to tensions focused on lack of housing, the event

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Quinta Shopping celebrates Halloween with activities for the whole family

Quinta Shopping celebrates Halloween

On Saturday, October 31, Quinta Shopping will welcome families and visitors for a celebration of Halloween. Featuring a themed programme of events taking place between 11am and 1pm and 2pm

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Bereaved family in shock as insurer concedes Lisbon funicular was unreliable

Aftermath of the Gloria funicular derailment in Lisbon

The insurer of Lisbon’s municipal transport operator, Carris, has contested the claim for compensation relating to one of the fatalities in the Gloria funicular accident, albeit conceding that the quaint

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