Protests in Portugal surge as housing prices rise 180% since 2015
Thousands of protesters have camped out in Lisbon and Porto since October 14, demanding action on Portugal's housing crisis. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro called the demonstrations “selfish,” while police brutality has injured over 160 people and led to 99 arrests. The protests come amid soaring housing prices, which have surged by 180% in Porto since 2015.
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Published 13 Nov 2026, 05:00 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026, 05:50 UTC
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