Housing: Minister Pinto Luz says he is available to listen to movements

Housing Minister Miguel Pinto Luz expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with housing rights movements but stated that current conditions—specifically the protests at Porto City Hall—make such a conversation impossible. The minister, who met with the mayor of Porto today, 4 November, noted that his ministry has already met with several organizations and maintains a stance of openness to dialogue.

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