Portugal: Unionized teachers plan to march in central Lisbon Feb. 25

Event

Teachers' unions plan to stage a protest march in central Lisbon on Feb. 25. The purpose of the action is to demand better wages and career benefits from the Ministry of Education, as well as to protest price inflation. Participants will first assemble at 15:00 outside the Palace of Justice on Rua Marques de Fronteira before marching to Sao Bento Mansion, the prime minister's official residence. Organizers have as yet released no details on the march route. The gathering will likely be well attended as the unions have arranged for buses to transport teachers and supporters to Lisbon from across the country.

Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely along the march route into the evening of Feb. 25. While the demonstration will likely remain mostly peaceful, minor scuffles between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid all protest areas and large gatherings as a precaution. Plan for localized transport disruptions in central Lisbon into at least the evening of Feb. 25. Comply with the instructions of authorities.