Hundreds of people, as well as members of opposition parties in parliament and various professional syndicates, took part in demonstrations in Lisbon and Porto yesterday afternoon, in protest to the rising cost of living. The demos were called by CGTP (the general confederation of Portugues workers) which itself is calling for a 10% increase in wages next year, and for increases in pensions. The CGTP meantime has scheduled a national strike for November 18, as part of its strategy to force the government to revise its spending plans.
