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Tens of Thousands Protest Housing and Living Costs in Lisbon

  • Tens of thousands of people marched in Lisbon to protest rising housing and living costs.
  • Portuguese housing prices rose by 124% between 2015 and 2024.
  • Protesters claim that low wages are not keeping pace with housing costs and the rising cost of living.
  • Tents have sprung up in Lisbon as housing protests spread across Portugal.
  • The protests highlight the growing disparity between housing costs and wages.
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