Fury in Portugal
Fury in Portugal as thousands protest ‘illegal and uncontrolled’ immigration
The number of foreigners living in Portugal jumped by 33.6 percent last year to reach more than one million, about one-tenth of the total population.
Thousands in Portugal march against immigration in rally called by far-right party
Demonstrators marched through the capital Lisbon with the Portuguese national flag and carried banners bearing slogans like, 'Expulsion of immigrants who commit crimes'. #EuropeNews
Thousands protest in Portugal over surging house prices and rents
Thousands of people took to the streets of Lisbon and other cities across Portugal on Saturday to protest against soaring rents and house prices, as frustration mounts over a crisis that has priced many out of the housing market.
Thousands Protest Soaring Housing Costs in Portugal
Thousands protested in Lisbon and other Portuguese cities against high rents and house prices, highlighting frustration over a housing crisis. The issue stems from a lack of affordable housing, worsened by foreign investment and a tourism boom.
Thousands protest across Portugal against unaffordable house prices and rents
The housing crisis has its roots in a chronic shortage of affordable and social housing, a situation worsened by wealthy foreigners moving to Portugal on the promise of tax breaks. #EuropeNews
Thousands protest 'uncontrolled immigration' to Portugal
Thousands of protesters waving Portuguese flags and roaring the national anthem rallied in Lisbon on Sunday to express their anger at "illegal" and "uncontrolled" immigration.Afonso added that European nations were ill-equipped to "decently" take in immigrants who were sometimes "forced to live on the street and fall into crime".
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Demonstration against uncontrolled immigration takes to Lisbon’s streets
Demonstration against uncontrolled immigration takes to Lisbon’s streets; CHEGA leader describes “historic day” ...
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Portugal tightening border controls
Citizens from outside the Schengen area who wish to enter Portugal must undergo a biometric and personal data check, ...
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Portugal approves new system to expulse irregular migrants
Portugal will introduce a new system for the return and expulsion of migrants staying in the country without authorisation ...
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Portugal – Migration over the millennia
Some say that pigs can fly. The Flying Squad were police. Police are pigs. Therefore, pigs can fly. This dysfunctional form ...
Two-month EU entry rules warning issued to travellers as delays expected
New biometric rules will be introduced in all EU countries including Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Portugal from November ...
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Changes to the law impacting immigration
The monthly average number of visas to seek work has fallen by 24% since changes in rules for immigrant workers coming to ...
I'm 62 and plan to retire in Portugal because my dollar will stretch much further there — but are there hidden costs I should be aware of?
While moving abroad can offer a lower cost of living, it also comes with legal, taxation and health-care considerations.