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Reuters
Reuters
Business
By Catarina Demony and Pedro Nunes

Thousands protest in Portugal over cost-of-living crisis

People shout slogans during a demonstration against the mounting costs of living, in Lisbon, Portugal, February 25, 2023. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Thousands took to Lisbon's streets on Saturday to demand better living conditions at a time high inflation is making it even tougher for people to make ends meet.

Portugal is one of Western Europe's poorest countries, with government data showing more than 50% of workers earned less than 1,000 euros ($1,054.60) per month last year. The monthly minimum wage is 760 euros.

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