Housing

Emigrants call for solidarity demonstrations across Europe with housing protests

Demonstrations in solidarity with housing protesters in Portugal are scheduled for Tuesday, 10 November in London and Brussels, with two additional meetings planned in the Netherlands.

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While these events occur outside Portugal, they signal growing international attention to the housing crisis affecting residents; if you live abroad, these may be opportunities to join in the protest against current housing conditions.

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