Housing

"Nobody cares about the people": Ana Markl is one of many public figures protesting for housing

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in front of the Assembly of the Republic in Lisbon on Tuesday, 27 October, to protest against the current housing crisis in Portugal.

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While this protest does not change laws directly, it reflects the ongoing public and political pressure surrounding housing affordability, which remains a central issue for any resident seeking housing in Portugal.

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