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A mass rally took place in Lisbon outside the parliament building against the housing crisis and alleged police violence. The demonstration was a response to the clearing of protest camps in Lisbon and Porto; the sides differ on the number of injured.
Otabek YusupovOn the night of 25 October 2026, Portuguese police forcibly dismantled protest tent camps in Lisbon and Porto. Police reported 31 arrests, while camp organizers in Porto claimed 37 minor injuries and two arrests. Protesters demand changes to rental laws, rent caps, and restrictions on property purchases by investment funds.
Otabek YusupovOn the morning of October 20, Portuguese police dismantled tent camps on squares in Lisbon and Porto, detaining 55 people and seizing 228 tent structures. That same evening, thousands returned to the squares demanding affordable housing and the withdrawal of a bill simplifying evictions. Protesters announced their intention to restore the camp.
Javlon TursunovOver the weekend, protests against the housing crisis took place in Lisbon's Rossio Square: participants pitched tents and spent the night on the square, demanding action from the government. Demonstrators, including students, complained about rising rents. According to 49-year-old Ivan Silva, an apartment that cost €180 in 2015 is now beyond his means.
Aziz KarimovAt the World Travel Awards Europe 2026 ceremony, held on 17 October in the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, Lisbon won the titles of Europe's leading city destination and leading cruise destination. Portugal was named Europe's leading destination, Montenegro the leading nature destination, while Turkish Airlines and Zurich Airport topped the transport categories.
Otabek YusupovIn Lisbon, protesters set up a tent camp on Rossio Square, demanding measures against rising housing prices and the cost of living. The action took place after a march involving thousands of people across the country and replicates tent protests in Porto and Spain, where demonstrations have been going on for a fourth week.
Aziz KarimovLisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas announced his intention to suspend the e-scooter rental scheme, calling it a 'disgrace'. According to him, scooters ride against traffic, the number of accidents is growing, and the city collects more than 1,200 abandoned scooters per month. The matter will be considered at the city council meeting on 21 October.
Aziz KarimovFrom Thursday, Humberto Delgado airport has fixed prices for trips to two zones: €16–20 to 'zone 1' and €19–23 to 'zone 2' depending on time of day. A protocol signed in September by the city hall, ANA, ATL, FPT and ANTRAL also bans refusing rides and requires card acceptance. Social media reaction was split: some call the fares inflated 'tourist prices', others welcome the transparency. The need for measures was confirmed by an August PSP inspection that found 67 violations.
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