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Thousands Protest Rising Costs and Housing in Lisbon, Porto

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 12:05 AM UTC · How we work

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Protesters in Lisbon and Porto marched to demand action on rising costs and housing.
The demonstrations were organized by the platform “You can’t live like this anymore.”
About 1,500 participants marched in Porto while thousands gathered in Lisbon.
Activists cited Spain’s housing protests after Maricarmen Abascal’s eviction as inspiration.
They carried signs demanding higher wages and urging people to move out before age 50.

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Protesters in Lisbon and Porto marched to demand action on rising costs and housing.
The demonstrations were organized by the platform “You can’t live like this anymore.”
About 1,500 participants marched in Porto while thousands gathered in Lisbon.
Activists cited Spain’s housing protests after Maricarmen Abascal’s eviction as inspiration.
They carried signs demanding higher wages and urging people to move out before age 50.