Thousands of teachers take to Lisbon streets to demand higher wages

Public school workers demonstrate for better salaries and working conditions, in Lisbon, Portugal. January 14, 2023, REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

LISBON (Reuters) - In a fresh blow to Portugal's government, tens of thousands of Portuguese teachers and school staff poured into the streets of the capital Lisbon to demand higher wages and better working conditions in one of the biggest protests of recent years.

During the peaceful demonstration, organised by the Union of All Education Professionals (STOP), protesters held banners and shouted slogans as they urged Education Minister Joao Costa to step down.