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Housing protesters continue daily gatherings in Porto

Protesters associated with the 'Acampada' movement continue to hold daily assemblies at 19:00 in Praça D. João I in Porto. Additionally, the 'Casa para Viver' platform organized a separate protest outside the Trindade Metro station on Tuesday to coincide with the beginning of the State Budget debate in Parliament, demanding more housing funding and changes to current rent laws.

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While no new law has changed, these ongoing protests signal sustained public pressure regarding the housing crisis and potential future legislative demands that could impact rent regulations and housing policy in Portugal.

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