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Schools in Portugal may close on Monday due to strike

Non-teaching staff across public education and social services have called a 24-hour nationwide strike for Monday, 19 October 2026, demanding better wages, stable contracts, and improved career structures. SINAPE's strike covers operational and administrative assistants, as well as specialised technicians. Several school groups—including in Alcoutim, Esposende, and Lousã—have warned parents that insufficient staffing could prevent schools and preschools from opening safely or running normal timetables.

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If you have children in public schools or preschools in Portugal, check with your school group before Monday, 19 October 2026, as non-teaching staff strikes may cause closures or disruptions to transport and classes.

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Weekend marked by protests against the rising cost of living in several cities across the country

Demonstrations called by the CGTP union confederation and housing movements are scheduled for Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Funchal, and Faro on 16 and 17 October 2026. Protesters are demanding higher wages, better pensions, and measures against surging housing, fuel, and grocery prices.

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Lisbon Metro strike returns on 28 and 30 October, this time partial from 5:00 to 10:00

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About 300 security agents gather in Viseu for a review of their professional status

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