[1/3] People demonstrate for the right to affordable housing in Lisbon, Portugal, April 1, 2023.
"There is a huge housing crisis today," Rita Silva, from the Habita housing group, said at the Lisbon protest.
Portugal is one of Western Europe's poorest countries, with government data showing more than 50% of workers earned less than 1,000 euros ($1,084) per month last year.
The average rent for a one-bedroom flat in Lisbon is around 1,350 euros, a study by housing portal Imovirtual showed.
At the protest, which was organised by the movement "Home to Live" and other groups, 35-year-old illustrator Diogo Guerra said he hears stories about people struggling to access housing every day.