14 Feb 2024 | 02:56 PM UTC
Portugal: Education workers plan to march, protest in Lisbon Feb. 17
Teaching staff to march, protest at the Assembly of the Republic building, Lisbon, Portugal, 14:00 Feb. 17. Hightened security likely.
Education workers plan to march and protest from Largo do Rato to the Assembly of the Republic building in Lisbon from 14:00 Feb. 17. Participants aim to denounce the current state of public education in the country, demanding increased funds for education in Portugal. It remains unclear how many participants will march.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the event. Localized transport disruptions are likely in the demonstration area until the end of the protest. Violence is not expected.
Avoid the affected area as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling through central Lisbon on the afternoon of Feb. 17. Heed all instructions from law enforcement officers.
