Housing protesters camp overnight in Lisbon square
Get European news in your inbox daily
A short daily digest of the whole continent — or just the countries you care about.
Check your email. We've sent a confirmation link — click it to complete your subscription.
Housing protests have intensified in Portugal, with demonstrators now staging overnight campouts in Lisbon's Rossio square. This marks an escalation in the ongoing housing crisis demonstrations, following similar actions and clashes reported in Porto in previous days. Protesters in Porto have also decided to camp again in Praça D. João I, continuing to press their demands related to housing conditions and the rising cost of living across the country.
Meanwhile, the High Court has intervened to block decisions by the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) concerning notices for foreigners to leave the country. This move anticipates a rise in legal challenges against such administrative actions.
On a positive note, Lisbon has been recognized with two prestigious European tourism awards, being named the best city destination and the best cruise destination in Europe.