World2 sources
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.