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Hours after this morning's police charge, squares in Lisbon and Porto fill up again

Following a police intervention during Saturday night's protests, demonstrators have scheduled new gatherings for 17:00 today, 1 November. Citizens are returning to the main squares in both Lisbon and Porto to continue protesting.

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If you are in the city centers of Lisbon or Porto, expect increased police presence and potential disruption in public spaces this evening, 1 November.

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GNR detects 157 drivers over the legal blood alcohol limit during overnight operation

During an enforcement operation on the night of Sunday, 1 November, the GNR stopped 1,056 drivers on the A5 and A28 motorways. Of those, 157 were found to be over the legal alcohol limit, resulting in 32 arrests for drunk driving and two arrests for driving without a license.

Correio da Manhã· 6h agoRead original ↗

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Heavy rain causes 30 incidents in Madeira

Heavy rainfall during the night caused 30 incidents across the island, including mass movements (landslides), flooding, and road obstructions. Funchal, Santa Cruz, and Câmara de Lobos were the most affected municipalities. The orange warning for precipitation in the southern coast and mountainous areas expired at 09:00 on 1 November, with a yellow warning currently in place for the northern part of the island and Porto Santo.

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From housing to salaries: November to be marked by a wave of protests in Portugal

Several strikes and demonstrations are scheduled throughout November across Portugal. These include nationwide housing protests on 8 November (Casa para Viver and Porta a Porta), a prison guard strike with no defined end date yet (SNCGP), a public administration strike (Frente Comum), and a CGTP protest in Lisbon on 24 November coinciding with the final vote on the 2027 State Budget.

Diário de Notícias· 11h agoRead original ↗

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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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