Sines Mega-Investments Strain Housing, Local Businesses, and Public Services (eco.sapo.pt)

• Housing prices in Sines reach up to 5,000 euros per square meter
• Local SMEs excluded from major industrial projects
• Workers forced to live illegally in industrial warehouses

"Billions in industrial and port investments in Sines, Portugal, have not translated into local benefits. Housing prices have skyrocketed, with new apartments selling for 310,000 euros. Local SMEs are excluded from major projects, while the state neglects infrastructure like highways and passenger rail. Public services are under pressure, and some workers live illegally in industrial warehouses. The region struggles with talent attraction due to high living costs."