Protesters in Lisbon camp against housing costs

listindiario.com (Spanish) —

Protesters set up dozens of tents in Lisbon on Saturday against the cost of living and housing in Portugal, echoing recent demonstrations in Spain. Hundreds gathered in Rossio Square after a march mobilizing thousands nationwide. Mostly young attendees planned to stay overnight, singing around the statue of King Pedro IV. Housing prices rose 124% between 2015 and 2024, double the European average, severely impacting youth and Lisbon residents, who make up a quarter of Portugal's 11 million people. The Lisbon camp expanded a housing protest from Porto. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro acknowledged public anger but warned against importing instability, while Spain faces similar housing protests that led to snap elections called for November 29.


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