Several Portuguese musicians have joined protesters camping in Lisbon's Rossio square and at the Assembly of the Republic to support demands for housing access. Recent appearances included artists like Carolina Deslandes, Ana Moura, and others performing at protest sites to show solidarity with the movement.
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Residents, businesses, and public organizations on Madeira and Porto Santo are asked to voluntarily turn off outdoor lighting between 20:00 and 23:00 on 30 October. This "Mega Blackout" initiative aims to protect juvenile Cory's shearwaters from artificial light disorientation during their first flights to the sea. Separately, rescue campaigns for disoriented seabirds involving volunteers are ongoing until 5 November.
The protest movement 'Acampada de Lisboa' announced it will occupy Praça do Rossio with tents and stay overnight this Saturday, 31 October, following a demonstration. The march begins at 16:00 at Largo de Camões and concludes at Rossio.
The Parliament will be open for public visits this Saturday, 31 October, as part of an ongoing initiative to increase accessibility. Guided tours run from 14:30 to 15:30 (currently sold out), and free-access visits are available from 14:30 to 19:00, with the final admission at 18:30.