Woman and ex-partner have been living in a van for over two months in Coimbra
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Woman and ex-partner have been living in a van for over two months in Coimbra

SIC Notícias30 August 2026 at 13:37

A woman and her ex-partner have been living inside a van for over two months in the city of Coimbra, after being evicted from their previous residence. The two find themselves in this situation of housing vulnerability without it having been possible to find a permanent solution for their condition.

The Coimbra city council and the Parish Council of the area where they are located ensure they have been monitoring the case since the first day. The public entities assure they have been monitoring the situation and trying to find responses to the housing crisis faced by the couple.

According to the information gathered, the local authorities presented several aid proposals to the two individuals. However, both the woman and the ex-partner have refused all the solutions presented to them throughout this period.

The situation remains without a resolution in sight, with the couple continuing to reside in the van while attempts by the competent entities to find a housing alternative that is accepted by both continue.

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