Housing

Hundreds of people demand the 'right to live' in Porto

Several hundred people gathered at Praça do Marquês in Porto this Saturday, 14 November 2026, as part of a national day of protest across more than 30 cities organized by the 'Casa para Viver' platform. Protesters are demanding greater regulation of rents, contracts, evictions, vacant properties, and local accommodation (AL), and a reversal of the current tenancy law.

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This protest reflects broad public discontent with housing policy; while it changes no rules today, it highlights the ongoing political pressure to change rental and eviction regulations in Portugal.

Correio da Manhã· 43m agoRead original ↗

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