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.

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. Demonstr…