About 60 people, primarily union members affiliated with the CGTP-IN, marched through Funchal on Saturday 17 October to demand higher wages and improved working conditions. This protest is part of a series of demonstrations organized by the union across various regions of Portugal.
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Forecasts from the Automóvel Club de Portugal indicate that from 19 October to 25 October, the average price of diesel may rise by 4.5 cents to approximately 2.189 euros per litre, while gasoline is expected to decrease by 1.5 cents to 2.10 euros per litre. These figures are forecasts and actual prices at individual pumps may vary.
Rising fuel prices are driving more families in Portugal to switch to electric vehicles, overcoming previous hesitation regarding the transition.
In a message for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the President stated that poverty remains a systemic issue despite recent statistics showing the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Portugal has fallen below two million, with approximately 1.66 million still affected. He emphasized that poverty limits personal freedom and dignity, calling for a collective commitment to ensure everyone has access to essential needs like housing, health, education, and decent work.