Housing

Protests continue in Porto: hundreds call for a "revolution for dignity" following police charges

Following a police crackdown in Porto in the early hours of 15 October, hundreds of protesters have occupied Praça D. João I to demand government action on the housing crisis.

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This protest highlights the ongoing tension and public frustration regarding housing policy, which remains a key area of political debate and potential future legislative action for residents.

Público· 3w agoRead original ↗

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