The housing crisis revives the spirit of the April Revolution in the Portuguese streets
Police repression of peaceful camps, with dozens injured over the weekend, sparks a political storm. Portugal is the EU country where house prices have risen the most.
Protests over housing are taking place in Lisbon, with many young people and others taking to the streets due to the high cost of living and housing shortages. A notable banner hanging from the statue of King Pedro IV in Rossio Square reads "Repetimos abril se for preciso" (a reference to the 1974 Carnation Revolution). The protests are driven by economic concerns, with many feeling suffocated by the high cost of housing and living. The 1974 revolution, which ended the dictatorship, is being invoked by protesters.
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