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Government guarantees 85% funding for Faro urban flood mitigation plan

The government announced 85% co-financing through the 'Sustentável 2030' program for a 15-million-euro drainage project in Faro. The plan aims to eliminate chronic flooding in the São Luís and Penha areas, with construction expected to be completed by early 2029.

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If you live or own a business in the São Luís or Penha areas of Faro, this project represents the government's commitment to addressing the flooding issues that have historically caused damage to properties in these zones.

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Lisbon encampment accuses Government of preferring 'batons' to solving the housing crisis

The Minister of Internal Administration has officially assumed political responsibility for the police interventions that occurred early on Sunday 26 October at housing protests in Lisbon and Porto. Protesters at the Rossio square encampment are criticizing the Government's approach to the ongoing housing crisis.

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"Whoever wants to feed the violence, cast the first stone": Bordalo II places a 'Police' tent in Rossio

Artist Bordalo II installed an art piece featuring a 'Police' tent and riot equipment in Rossio square, Lisbon, protesting police intervention during recent housing demonstrations. Protesters are scheduled to gather again at Largo de Camões at 16:00 on Saturday, 31 October, and move to Rossio to camp overnight. The National Aeronautical Authority has prohibited the use of drones over the square from 12:00 on Saturday, 31 October, until 11:00 on Sunday, 1 November.

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PS attempts to force government to redirect extraordinary inflation revenue

The Socialist Party (PS) is planning to propose an amendment to the State Budget to create a mechanism that automatically directs extra tax revenue—generated if inflation exceeds the government's 2.3% forecast—toward measures intended to mitigate the cost of living. This proposal includes a short-term approach to offset the budgetary impact of these measures, which the PS intends to implement early in 2027.

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"Whoever wants to feed the violence, cast the first stone": Bordalo II places a 'Police' tent in Rossio · Correio da Manhã · 1h ago
PSP commander says there are no 'red lines' for tomorrow's protest, but rules out 'infinite dialogue' · Observador · 2h ago
Drone use over Rossio prohibited for media · SIC Notícias · 2h ago
Metro Transportes do Sul workers call total strike for November · Observador · 3h ago

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