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News from Oct 26, 2026 (UTC)

Portugal isTense

Worse than usualBelow usual for 2 days

Last 14 days

Oct 13Oct 26

Why

  1. Portuguese police dismantled housing protest camps, and protesters resumed demonstrations after the crackdown; an Algarve group called for Montenegro's resignation.

    15 eventsaol.co.uk, freemalaysiatoday.com, theportugalnews.comSource

  2. Galp beat earnings forecasts on higher output and record refining, but its stock fell after downstream tie-up talks with Moeve ended without agreement.

    3 eventsupstreamonline.comSource

  3. Portuguese municipalities are offering affordable student housing while tackling loneliness among older residents.

    15 eventstheportugalnews.comSource

What happened

  • Statements24%
  • Cooperation42%
  • Criticism12%
  • Protests13%
  • Pressure5%
  • Fighting4%

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