# Portuguese police clash with protesters demanding action on housing crisis

Police in Portugal clashed with demonstrators protesting the country's housing crisis, reflecting growing public anger over rising rents and property costs. The unrest highlights how housing affordability has become a potent political issue in Portugal and across Europe.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/1/police-clash-with-housing-crisis-protesters-in-portugal?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:31:17 +0000