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Housing movement in Porto prepares proposals to present to the City Council

The housing movement currently protesting in Porto is drafting proposals to present to the City Council, though no date for their delivery has been set. Organizers plan to continue their occupation of Praça D. João I until Tuesday, 20 October, and have called for supporters to return to the site on Saturday, 17 October.

Why it matters

While the movement's proposals are still being drafted and lack a concrete timeline, their ongoing presence in Praça D. João I and planned demonstrations may affect mobility and public spaces in the Porto city center through Tuesday, 20 October.

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