Portugal Housing Protest: 'Lower rents, higher salaries': Tens of thousands protest across Portugal over soaring housing costs
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across more than 30 cities and towns in Portugal on Saturday in the largest demonstration yet against rising housing costs, with protesters demanding more affordable homes, limits on rent increases and stronger protection for tenants.
Tens of thousands marched in Portugal on Saturday, November 14, protesting rising housing costs, mymotherlode.com reported. The outlet said demonstrations took place in more than 30 cities and towns, and that many people say buying or renting a home is beyond their reach. westernadvocate.com.au described the action as the biggest protest yet, while dominicanrepublicpost.com also reported rallies in more than 30 towns and cities; the reports did not give an exact turnout.
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