Housing movement promises to maintain wave of protests

The 55 people detained on Tuesday during protests in Lisbon's Praça do Rossio are being heard in the Small Claims Court today, Wednesday, 21 October. The movement has pledged to continue protests regarding housing and the rising cost of living.

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While this is a report on ongoing protests and legal proceedings, these demonstrations indicate continued social friction and potential travel or access disruptions in urban centers where these protests are planned.

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