Portuguese police clear protest camps against housing costs
Police in Portugal have cleared protest camps set up against the high cost of housing. Demonstrators are nonetheless calling for a new gathering in the coming days.
Police in Portugal have cleared protest camps in which demonstrators were voicing anger over the cost of housing in the country, France 24 reported on 21 October.
The protesters oppose recent measures announced by the government on housing. The source does not specify what those measures are, how many people took part in the camps, or where the camps were located.
The police action has not deterred the demonstrators, who are calling for a new gathering in the coming days. No date or location for it was given in the report.
Housing affordability has become a point of public opposition to government policy in Portugal. How the situation develops should become clearer after the planned gathering.
