About 50 protesters slept on the ground in sleeping bags after the police, acting on orders from the Porto City Council, removed their tents from Praça D. João I.
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Read today’s briefingThe municipal council has awarded the contract for the construction of 64 affordable housing units in the village of Darque. Originally launched in 2023, the project was delayed due to challenges in land acquisition.
Residential property prices in Portugal rose by 7.9% in September 2026 compared to the previous year, reaching an average of €3,228 per square metre. Lisbon remains the most expensive city at €6,256 per square metre, while Castelo Branco is the most affordable at €1,090; notable price increases were recorded in Vila Real (17.8%) and Porto Santo (31.7%).
The Accessible Rental Regime (Programa de Arrendamento Acessível) is now fully operational with the publication of the regulating ordinance. The program sets rent caps based on property size, location, and the municipality's average income, with maximum monthly rents reaching up to €2,066 for larger typologies in high-demand areas.