Housing cost protests spread to Lisbon and Milan
The gist
Tens of thousands marched in Lisbon over housing as Milan's rally turned violent and France arrested 1,800.
Housing affordability is the shared grievance behind unrest in several European countries.
How it unfolded
- Oct 17, 2026Tens of thousands marched through central Lisbon against soaring living costs and the housing crisis in a rally called by CGTP, which said 'many tens of thousands' took part; police gave no crowd estimate.
- Oct 17, 2026Protesters pitched dozens of tents in Lisbon's Rossio square after the march, with mostly young attendees vowing to stay overnight.
- Oct 17, 2026In Milan, a march against rising living costs began peacefully but ended with masked rioters throwing stones and paving blocks; stores were looted and property set on fire.