PORTUGAL DECODED
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Friday Briefing: Making Sense of the Housing Protests
Good morning and welcome to PORTUGAL DECODED. Two weeks after they began, housing protests have spread nationwide, with no end in sight. Catch up on what’s happening with these seven key questions.
TALK OF THE TOWN
Portuguese Nationality Applications Backlog Surges 38%
More than 690,000 nationality applications remained pending by June 2026, while tighter citizenship rules followed a sharp decline in approvals during 2025.
Parties Clash Over Foreigners' Healthcare Costs
Three right-wing parties backed stricter healthcare payment rules for foreign non residents, while opponents accused them of scapegoating foreigners for systemic failures.
Richest Households Hold Nearly 60% of Wealth
New central bank figures show household wealth has risen sharply since 2010, driven by housing, while the richest 10% retain almost 59%.
Ancient Art Museum Reopens After €8.5m Renovation
The Lisbon museum reopens on 21 November with restored spaces, a cultural programme and free admission through 1 December.
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