Thousands demonstrate in Lisbon over housing crisis and police violence

Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside parliament in Lisbon on Tuesday evening to protest against the housing crisis and police violence, Euronews Election News reported. The protest followed recent police operations to clear protest camps in the capital. [1]

Protesters raised keys, cardboard houses, and red carnations outside the parliament building, according to Euronews Election News. Demonstrators chanted against fascism, sang É a nossa morada, and displayed banners calling for housing rights while condemning the treatment of activists. Singer Marisa Liz also attended the rally. [1]

The Portuguese president has called for dialogue between officials and citizens while defending the actions of the police, Euronews Election News reported. The country has faced ongoing challenges surrounding public discontent and affordable housing. [1]

Lisbon was established as a trading post by Phoenicians in the eighth century BCE and later served as the launchpad for maritime expeditions during the 15th and 16th centuries. As FTMQ World reported earlier, construction began in October 2026 on a high speed railway line between Lisbon and Porto to reduce travel time between the cities to 75 minutes. [9][10]