Protests Spread Nationwide
STFPS Madeira has called a manifestation "Contra o Empobrecimento, pelos Direitos e por uma Vida Melhor" for Saturday at 10:00 in Funchal. This joins similar protests against cost of living increases happening in Porto, Coimbra and Lisbon.
Madeira inflation remains above the national average, further increasing the cost of essential goods and services. Given this reality, it falls to the Regional Government to adopt concrete measures responding to workers' increased difficulties. The STFPS union notes that housing, fuel and food prices have risen sharply.
In the Autonomous Region of Madeira, inflation remains above the national average, making essential goods and services even more expensive. Faced with this reality, it is up to the Regional Government to adopt concrete measures that address the increased difficulties felt by workers.
STFPS
Movement demands include these main points.
down with the rental law, end evictions
stop property purchases by vulture funds
more public housing
recover vacant properties for housing
implement rental caps.
These demands show widespread concerns about housing speculation and affordability.
Concentration point: Rua do Bom Jesus (near the Casa Sindical)
Time: 10:00 AM (Saturday, October 17)
Route: Following the initial concentration, the protest march proceeds toward Rua Dr. Fernão de Ornelas.
Recent events in Porto show protest intensity. Police removed tents from demonstrators, leading to rough sleeping. Police charge injured 39 participants with two in serious condition. Despite this, thousands later joined the protests, showing growing public concern about living costs.
Source: dnoticias.pt
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