00:00And now to Portugal. Protesters against the housing crisis set up a tent camp in
00:04Rocio Square in the historic heart of Lisbon. Hundreds rallied at night in
00:09the tourist hub following a march that drew thousands nationwide demanding
00:14action on housing and living costs. In this scenario, protesters condemned rent
00:20liberalization, charging that the government protects the owners not
00:24tenants. According to official data, Portuguese housing prices rose 124
00:29percent between 2015 and 2024. Roughly twice as fast as the European Union
00:36average. The Lisbon camp amplified a protest that started in Porto where
00:41dozens of tents were already set up as housing discontent spreads across Europe.
