Prime Minister announces address to the nation at 20:00

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro will address the country from his official residence in São Bento today, 3 November, at 20:00. He stated he will speak specifically about the housing crisis, following recent nationwide protests regarding tenancy laws, evictions, and public housing availability.

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The Prime Minister is expected to address the ongoing national housing crisis tonight, which may signal future policy changes or responses to the demands of recent housing protests.

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