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Tens of Thousands Protest Housing Costs in Portugal

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  • CGTP union organized mass protests in Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra on Oct 17.
  • Tens of thousands marched demanding higher wages, better pensions and affordable housing.
  • House prices have more than doubled since 2017.
  • Tiago Oliveira said protests target the brutal increase in housing costs.
  • Lisbon mayor warned protests must stay within the law.