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Thousands Protest in Portugal Over High Cost of Living
People are taking to the streets in Lisbon and other cities to demand better housing and lower costs of living.
Protesters marching in the streets of Lisbon with banners and signs.
By John Doe
Reporting from Portugal 
Oct. 18, 2026, 11:23 a.m. - 4 days, 12 hours ago
Thousands of people marched through the streets of Lisbon, Portugal, this weekend. They are angry and worried about the rising cost of living.
Many people say they can no longer afford their homes. Rent and the prices of basic goods have gone up, while wages have stayed mostly the same. Protesters are calling these conditions "suffocating."
This is not just happening in Portugal. Similar protests have broken out in other European cities, including Milan, Italy. People everywhere are feeling the pressure of inflation, which is when the price of everything you buy goes up over time.
Demonstrators want the government to step in and make housing more affordable. They argue that everyone deserves a place to live without fear of being pushed out by high costs.
There have also been reports of tension during these events. Amnesty International has called for an investigation into police conduct, stating that violence against peaceful protesters is wrong and must be looked into.
The large number of people in the streets shows how deep this problem goes. For many families, the situation has become a daily struggle to survive.
Source: Reuters
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