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PSP and GNR in protest in Porto for salary increases

Police and National Guard (GNR) officers held a protest in Porto today demanding higher wages and better working conditions. This demonstration is the first in a series of planned protests scheduled to take place in various cities across the country.

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While this specific protest is in Porto, it signals potential future disruptions or heightened police visibility in other cities as these demonstrations move across the country.

Expresso· 1mo agoRead original ↗

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