Approximately 30 residents of Covas do Barroso held a human chain on 27 October to block lithium prospecting works by Savannah Resources. This follows previous actions, including an interruption of works on 9 October, as the community protests against the potential environmental and social impact of an open-pit mine.
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Read today’s briefingThe Fundão municipal government has maintained its opposition to the proposed Sophia solar park project. Despite a 34% reduction in planned capacity and the removal of solar panels from the municipality's territory, the council continues to object due to concerns over the environmental and visual impact of the associated high-voltage power lines.
The Frente Comum trade union held a protest outside Parliament on Tuesday, 27 October, to contest the government's 2027 State Budget proposal. Union leaders expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of salary increase proposals for public administration workers and discussed the possibility of a future strike.
The Left Bloc (BE) municipal group in Porto has submitted a formal request for information to the Municipal Assembly regarding recent police and municipal cleaning operations at the housing protest in Praça D. João I. The request seeks details on the coordination between municipal authorities and the PSP, the use of batons by municipal officers, the disposal of personal property belonging to protesters, and the legal framework for the interventions conducted since 12 October.