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Police arrive in Lisbon and Porto and give protesters minutes to clear encampments

Police have arrived at housing protests in Lisbon (Rossio) and Porto (Praça D. João I) ordering demonstrators to disassemble tents within a few minutes. Protesters have formed human chains and are refusing to move.

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If you are planning to travel through or near Rossio in Lisbon or Praça D. João I in Porto today, 20 October, expect significant police presence and potential disruption to local traffic or pedestrian access.

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Doctors' union expresses concern over Porto IPO

The Northern Doctors' Union warns that a shortage of anesthesiologists and reduced consultation times at the Porto Institute of Oncology (IPO) could compromise patient safety.

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easyJet strike announced in Portugal for December

easyJet cabin crew based in Lisbon, Porto and Faro have called a five-day strike from 19 to 23 December 2026. The stoppage was announced by the SNPVAC union over schedule stability, pay progression and company agreement compliance, and minimum services have been ordered.

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CP strike scheduled for this Friday has been called off

The strike planned by the SFRCI union for this Friday, 30 October, was cancelled following negotiations with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing. The union stated that the Ministry and CP's administration expressed willingness to address demands regarding salary valorization, professional career regulations, and worker safety, though they reserve the right to resume industrial action if concrete measures are not taken.

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easyJet strike announced in Portugal for December · The Portugal News · 1h ago
CP strike scheduled for this Friday has been called off · Observador · 4h ago
Prison guards announce general strike from November 17 to January 3 · SIC Notícias · 20h ago
Police take to streets for better pay and working conditions · Portugal Resident · 1d ago

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The strike planned for Friday 30 October has been called off.
CP· Lisbon area +2· on Fri 30 Oct
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