# Lisbon Protests Over Housing Crisis

> Tens of thousands protest Lisbon's housing crisis and soaring living costs.
- Title: Lisbon Protests Over Housing Crisis · The Straits Times
- Summary: Tens of thousands protest Lisbon's housing crisis and soaring living costs. Portuguese demonstrators march against housing affordability and rising living…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/tens-of-thousands-march-in-lisbon-over-housing-and-living-costs
- Published: 2026-10-17T17:15:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: portugal, housing crisis, living costs, lisbon, protests, inflation, rents, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Portuguese demonstrators march against housing affordability and rising living costs amid inflation and rent hikes.