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Society · Funchal · 17 October 2026

CGTP Protests in Lisbon for Wages and Housing

The CGTP held a demonstration in Lisbon demanding wage increases and housing policies, drawing hundreds of participants.

CGTP Protests in Lisbon for Wages and Housing

The General Confederation of Portuguese Workers (CGTP) held a demonstration in Lisbon, marching from Cais do Sodré towards Rossio.

The protest aimed to demand higher wages and pensions, better public services, and to address the rising cost of living, with participants carrying signs advocating for housing policies. CGTP Secretary-General Tiago Oliveira led the march. Similar demonstrations took place in Porto and Coimbra.

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