World News for Students of English

06-09-2024 15:00

A municipality near Lisbon, Portugal, is offering affordable housing specifically for teachers who commute long distances.

To address the housing crisis, the Cascais City Council announced they will provide 105 homes at lower rents to attract and retain talented teachers. Currently, four houses are immediately available, accommodating 16 teachers, with eight more flats to be ready soon, offering space for 24 more educators. These housing units are located in towns such as Bicesse, Cobre, Tires, and Torres, and are situated in institutions partnered with the council, like the Monastery of Santa Maria do Mar, which can house 44 teachers. The rent for these accommodations ranges between 150 and 400 euros per month. Additionally, the council plans to offer temporary housing for teachers covering short-term absences, with rents between 275 and 400 euros per month.

This initiative aims to ensure that housing costs do not hinder the recruitment of skilled educators in the region.

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