Housing protest to happen in front of Web Summit in Portugal

Protest group 'Acampada de Lisboa' is resuming its housing-rights rally and debates today, 12 November 2026, at Parque das Nações, following a two-day suspension due to weather. The 'Camp Summit' event begins at 17:30 on Alameda dos Oceanos, near the Web Summit entrance, followed by debates at 19:00 at Estação do Oriente and a popular assembly at 21:00.

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If you are planning to attend or travel through the Parque das Nações area today, 12 November, expect protest activity and potential crowds near the Web Summit entrance.

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