Tents emerge as Portugal housing protests spread

Summary

Tents have sprung up in Lisbon as housing protests spread across Portugal, The Straits Times reports. The outlet also reports that tens of thousands marched in Lisbon over housing and living costs, with protesters saying low wages are not keeping pace. It says Portuguese housing prices rose by 124% between 2015 and 2024.

Timeline

1. The Straits Times

   17 Oct 2026, 17:15 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that tens of thousands marched in Lisbon over housing and living costs, with protesters saying low wages are failing to keep pace.

2. The Straits Times

   18 Oct 2026, 03:31 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that tents have sprung up in Lisbon as Portugal housing protests spread, and says housing prices rose 124% between 2015 and 2024.