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Pureza says Prime Minister has united Portuguese against a law that harms society

Politician José Manuel Pureza participated in housing demonstrations in Porto on 31 October, criticizing the government's stance on housing legislation and recent police responses. The protesters are demanding the reversal of the new rental law, an end to evictions without alternative housing, and measures to curb real estate fund acquisitions.

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This report highlights a continued and growing movement of protests demanding major changes to housing and rental laws; while no specific policy change has occurred, it reflects the ongoing public pressure that may influence future legislative debates.

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Housing movement gathers more than 50 people in Viana do Castelo

The newly formed civic movement ManifestAM held its first public assembly in Viana do Castelo on Saturday, 31 October, to discuss housing issues and prepare for a larger demonstration scheduled for 14 November. The 14 November action will be held in coordination with a protest in defense of the National Health Service (SNS).

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Ombudsman is at the Lisbon demonstration monitoring the PSP

Protests for the right to housing are taking place today, 31 October 2026, in Lisbon and Porto. A group of citizens requested that the Ombudsman monitor the police (PSP) presence during the protests, particularly concerning a planned encampment at Rossio in Lisbon, prompting the Ombudsman to attend to oversee the situation.

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