“Porto belongs to those who live in it, not those who buy it”: 11 days of street protest for housing in Porto

Protesters in Porto continue to campaign against the housing crisis, with a recent rally gathering around 1,000 people. The movement has committed to returning for a larger protest on Saturday 24 October and has announced a strategic pause in media communications.

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While this is a movement of social protest rather than a new law, the ongoing demonstrations in Porto reflect significant public pressure on the government regarding housing policy, and you may encounter disruptions or increased police presence in city center areas during their planned events.

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