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Dozens gather in Funchal in solidarity with housing protesters in Lisbon and Porto

Following police clearing of housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto on 1 November, protesters in Funchal met to approve a motion of solidarity. The group is organizing further local meetings, including one on Sunday, 8 November at 17:00, and is promoting a national housing demonstration scheduled for 14 November at 11:00 on Rua Dr. Fernão de Ornelas, Funchal.

Why it matters

If you are concerned about the housing crisis, this movement is organizing protests in Madeira to demand policy changes, with a significant national event planned for 14 November.

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US Embassy issues security alert over housing protests in Portugal · Correio da Manhã · 1h ago
Housing protests today in Lisbon and Porto and initiatives in several cities · Correio da Manhã · 1d ago
EU charges new 2-euro fee on non-EU orders starting Sunday · Correio da Manhã · 2d ago
Braga opens applications for grants of up to 2,500 euros for families with energy difficulties · Observador · 3d ago
Rail service suspended on the Douro Line between Marco and Régua from November to March · Correio da Manhã · 2w ago

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