Protesters are gathering at Rossio in Lisbon for a demonstration regarding the housing crisis. Authorities are reportedly on alert following an unspecified jihadist call.
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The President of the Republic is meeting with representatives from housing movements in Lisbon and Porto on the morning of Friday 13 November 2026. The meeting follows mounting pressure from protesters regarding the ongoing housing crisis.
A nationwide protest, organized by about 40 civil society groups, unions, and social movements, is scheduled for this Saturday, October 10, 2026. The movement demands urgent action on housing affordability, rental market regulation, and measures to offset the loss of purchasing power regarding essential goods and energy.
The judicial hearing scheduled for 14:00 on Monday, 2 November, regarding six protesters detained during the housing camp at Rossio, was postponed due to the ongoing civil service strike. The detainees have been notified that they do not need to attend court, and a new date for the hearing has not yet been set.