From The Straits Times · · 40s
Lisbon Protests Over Housing Crisis
Tens of thousands protest Lisbon's housing crisis and soaring living costs.
In brief
Tens of thousands protest Lisbon's housing crisis and soaring living costs. Portuguese demonstrators march against housing affordability and rising living costs amid inflation and rent hikes. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Lisbon Marches
Tens of thousands marched through central Lisbon on Saturday to protest housing and living costs.
Housing Crisis
Portugal's inflation hit 3.6% in September, driven by food and fuel prices rising 15% year-on-year.
Rent Hikes
House prices have more than doubled since 2017, while rents for new leases nearly doubled.
Protesters' Struggles
Carolina Cruz, 26, a PhD student, faces losing her home as her rental contract nears expiry.
The main idea
Portuguese demonstrators march against housing affordability and rising living costs amid inflation and rent hikes.
