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Authorities conducted new police operations in Lisbon and Porto, dispersing housing protesters and resulting in 13 arrests, including two mothers. Reports also indicate a journalist was assaulted by police during a demonstration in Porto, where dozens gathered in solidarity with those detained. In other political news, Luís Neves, the Minister of Home Affairs, is alleged to have threatened Gouveia e Melo. Meanwhile, André Ventura was reelected as the president of the Chega party with 98% of the votes. Regarding housing policy, annual reports required by the Housing Base Law have not been submitted to Parliament, missing a June 2025 deadline. Economically, families saved over 302 million Euros in 2025, an effort largely driven by inflation.

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Police forces carried out new crackdowns on housing protests in Lisbon and Porto, resulting in at least 13 detentions, including two mothers, and several injuries. A reporter was also reportedly assaulted during a demonstration in Porto. The police intervention began in the early morning hours after multiple warnings.

Observador: Protests in Lisbon and Porto: New police crackdown

Protesters were dispersed by intervention forces in both Lisbon and Porto after multiple warnings, with the police action beginning around 4:30 AM.

Público: Police Advance on Protesters, Two Mothers Detained Among 13 Arrests

Police moved against housing protesters, resulting in 13 arrests, including two mothers. A reporter was also assaulted by police during a demonstration in Porto, where dozens gathered in solidarity for those detained.

Observador: Images of police crackdowns in Lisbon and Porto

A collection of photographs documenting the police intervention during protests in Lisbon and Porto.

Diário de Notícias: At Least 10 Detained and Six Injured in Lisbon Protest Camp

A protest camp in Lisbon resulted in at least 10 arrests and six injuries, with police intervention noted.

Internal Administration Minister Luís Neves is alleged to have made threats, stating he would 'destroy and crush' Gouveia e Melo.

Observador: Luís Neves threatened to 'destroy and crush' Gouveia e Melo

Internal Administration Minister Luís Neves allegedly made threats against Gouveia e Melo.

André Ventura has been reelected as the president of the far-right Chega party, securing an overwhelming 98% of the votes.

Diário de Notícias: André Ventura Reelected Chega President with 98% of Votes

André Ventura has been reelected as the president of the Chega party, securing 98% of the votes.

Annual reports mandated by the Housing Base Law, intended to evaluate housing policies, have not been submitted to Parliament, missing their required June 2025 deadline.

Público: Annual Reports for Housing Law Still Not Released

Annual reports mandated by the Housing Base Law, intended to evaluate housing policies, have not been submitted to Parliament as required, missing a June 2025 deadline.

Portuguese families collectively saved more than 302 million Euros in 2025, with inflation being a primary driver behind this effort. Nearly half of all families had some form of debt in 2024, predominantly mortgages.

Diário de Notícias: Families Saved More Than 302 Million Euros in 2025. Inflation Led the Effort

Nearly half of families had some form of debt in 2024, with mortgages being prominent. Among households aged 35 to 44, 50% had debt equivalent to 181% of their annual income.

FC Porto secured their tenth consecutive league victory by defeating Estoril with a second-half comeback.

Observador: When Gabri conducts, the music becomes classic

FC Porto defeated Estoril with a second-half comeback, securing their 10th victory in 10 league games.

An interactive tool has been released, allowing users to find the specific position of their school within the 2025 national rankings.

Observador: School Rankings 2025: Find your school's position

An interactive ranking allows users to discover the position of their school in the 2025 rankings.

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