Portuguese police clash with housing protesters, arrest 13

· Politics · Portugal

Portuguese police clashed with housing crisis protesters and arrested 13 people, six in Lisbon and seven in Porto, for refusing orders to disperse. The protests were part of a wave of youth-led demonstrations over living costs, education and housing that has spread across Europe, from France to Germany, Switzerland and Albania. Police used force to clear crowds. The unrest reflects growing frustration over housing affordability in European cities.

Why it matters：Housing costs are becoming a continent-wide political flashpoint, feeding youth protests and pressure on governments.

Key points

  • 13 arrested, six in Lisbon and seven in Porto
  • Protesters refused orders to disperse
  • Part of a Europe-wide wave of youth protests

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